Becoming a Musky Hunter (Paperback)
by Richard A. Minich; 170 pages; 2002; paperback; isbn# 0975872826
A Comprehensive Guide for the soon-to-be-addicted. Learn the basics of getting started in musky fishing for a reasonable cost. Also covers the philosohpy of musky fishing and why it is more like hunting than fishing.
reviewed: "A great book on muskie fishing., ... Angling for muskellunge is not for sissies or dummies. Knowing what tackle and tactics to use and knowing what the pros do during, and after, a muskellunge battle can make all the difference in the world. For under $20 this well organized book is a great buy and a good read for both the beginner and the old timer.
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The Accidental Musky (Paperback)
by Richard A. Minich; 64 pages; 2004; paperback; isbn# 0975872842
The Accidental Musky addresses a hole in the conservation literature when a bass, walleye, or casual angler unexpectedly finds a dangerous, angry, toothy muskellunge on the end of his line. The book tells what to do to protect the angler from injury and save the fish from death.
Richard A. Minich is a fisherman who has been a musky specialist for years. He is a member of Muskies Inc., Muskies Canada Inc., and the Niagara Musky Association as well as other conservation organizations
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The Quest for Girthra: Epic,heroic,mythic,mystic And Comic Methods for Catching the Great Musky
by Richard A. Minich; 218 pages; 2005; paperback; isbn# 0975872877
The Accidental Musky addresses a hole in the conservation literature when a bass, walleye, or casual angler unexpectedly finds a dangerous, angry, toothy muskellunge on the end of his line. The book tells what to do to protect the angler from injury and save the fish from death.
Richard A. Minich is a fisherman who has been a musky specialist for years. He is a member of Muskies Inc., Muskies Canada Inc., and the Niagara Musky Association as well as other conservation organizations
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Northern Pike and Muskie: Tackle and Techniques for Catching Trophy Pike and Muskies (Hardcover)
by Creative Publishing international; 1992; 160pp isbn 0865730377
reviewed:"Great Overview of Fishing the King, This is a beautifully illustrated book about the fish, tackle and tactics for catching the fish. I would recommend this book for the person wanting to start hunting these monsters. I gives the beginner musky hunter good insight into the tackle needed, proven presentations, and behaviours of the fish. Although there are more detailed references available, I believe this is an excellent starting point for the person serious about (or seriously considering) fishing for musky.
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Minnesota Muskie Lakes (Fishing Maps from Sportsman's Connection) (Spiral-bound)
Sportsmans Connection; 2000; Spiral-bound ; isbn1885010338
Detailed Maps
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by Al Lindner; 1984; paperback
reviewed:"Wonderful little book... Great review of pike history, fishing, cooking, cleaning, catching, biology, records, etc etc... A modern bible of pike fishing that (unlike most others) spans the diverse methods and charactersitics of North American AND European pike angling. A bit shy on the photographic front since it's all black and white, but the information is top-notch!"
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by Mick Brown; 1994; 208 pgs; hardback 1852237317
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Mastering Pike on the Fly: STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES
by Lefty Kreh (Foreword), Barry Reynolds; 2004; paperback; 256pp
This book not only covers fly-fishing for pike, but gets to the core of pike behavior. Barry does an excellent job of explaining what pike are doing when and why. He covers water temperture, seasonal movement, the influence of structure, cover, baitfish and other predators. I truly believe this book will make you a better all around angler.
Terry Wickstrom, Host "Mountain States Fishing" television
reviewed:"A Must Read for Any Pike Angler ... This is such an awesome book for ANY pike angler. The first few chapters explain locations and seasonal movements of pike, and the science behind the pike's environment including feeding habits, spawning, different lake types, etc. The "Presentations for Pike on the Fly" chapter is really where the fly-fishing aspect takes over (Ch 5). Many new recipies for pike flies, over 20 in total. The great thing about this book is that Barry explains how he uses each type of fly and when to use specific types of flies. If you haven't read his first book, "Pike on the Fly," read that one first and then get this book. "Mastering Pike on the Fly" is a 10-year refinement of the tactics explained in "Pike on the Fly." Barry Reynolds knows his stuff well!!"
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Pike on the Fly:
The Flyfishermans Guide to Northerns, Tigers, and Muskies
by Barry Reynolds, John Berryman ; 2004; paperback; 256pp
There's a plethora of fly fishing books on the market, but it's refreshing to see one that's not about trout. Fly fishing for pike and their cousins the muskie, the pickerel, and the tiger muskie is one of the sport's great challenges, yet one few have taken up. For the thought of having the top predator in a given body of water (a trout--hallowed quarry of most fly fishing--is just a quick snack for most pike and muskie) chomp a light fly tied to a whippy fly rod can make an angler's knees go weak. Not as well illustrated as one might like--the drawings are rather barren, the photos are mostly of the look-at-me-I-got-a-big-fish variety, and the flies used to tempt the toothy critters should be in color--the text solidly explains the tactics and techniques used to capture these water-wolves. Given that this may be the first and only book on its subject, plan on it for your fishing shelf, if only to please the handful of anglers willing to try this different form of angling.
reviewed:"Think like a predator!, ... I had the privilege to work on a TV show called HIGH COUNTRY OUTDOORS with Barry the same year he and John wrote PIKE ON THE FLY. I devoured this book and still have it on my shelf in close reach. The techniques aren't just old hackneyed phrases but are true tested tactics gleaned from Barry's experiences. I know of no better way to understand the ways of flyfishing for pike and other large gamefish than to read this book over and over. I refer to it for much more than just pike and muskie, its a great handbook to have when I want to think like a fish."
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