Steve Heiting's Northwoods Musky Report

In this week's report, Steve provides an update of local conditions, then suggests anglers consider using livebait He then outlines the best way to rig and use livebait including step-by-step instruction for the hookset process. Finally, he reports on musky-related activities going on in coming weeks.

This week, Steve reports on local fishing conditions and lures that have been producing for his boat, then discusses topwater types and colors, as well as the tackle you need to fish them most effectively. Finally, he gives a rundown of area musky tournaments in the next few weeks.

Muskies were biting over the Labor Day weekend and after, and Steve first reports on lake conditions and the action. He also offers his opinions on whether boat traffic affects musky action. Finally, he previews a bunch of northwoods musky tournaments in the coming weeks.

This week's segment begins with a live report interviewing Gunnar Johnson, who caught his first musky while fishing with Steve. The musky was caught by following the pre-turnover pattern, one that Steve tries to capitalize on every season. He then goes in depth explaining where, when and how to catch muskies with this pattern.

The National Championship Musky Open was held in Eagle River with more than 1,100 anglers participating, and Steve reports on the muskies boated and the patterns that caught them.