Be prepared to fish everything from thick, shallow weeds to deep rocks. Casting, trolling and jigging are all effective, most often dictated by time of year and water temperature. Moving water, such as an incoming stream or narrows, is nearly always attractive to pike and muskie, as is close access to deep water. Effective Baits Big fish look for big bait, often up to a quarter of their own length. Active fish attack flashy, fast-moving lures, while neutral fish need a bit of coaxing with slower presentations and scented baits.
Large sucker minnows on a jig or spinnerbait are popular for working weedlines.
Berkley PowerBait grubs, lizards, craws, shad and frogs are ideal for use as trailers on a variety of big fish lures. Liquid Power Bait also works well, encouraging following fish to strike. Tips courtesy of Berkley. I am quite flattered with these requests and have created a page for just that purpose. If you would like to add a link go to my banners page for instructions.