Steven Paul Field and Stream Live Bait for Muskies

I wanted to take a moment to share an excerpt from my latest article with Field & Stream, “How to Fish Live Bait for Muskies—Responsibly.”

Be sure to check out the full article here: Field and Stream Magazine

In the article, I break down how to use live suckers effectively while putting muskie safety first. I cover the equipment, rigging, bait placement, strike detection, and my immediate hookset techniques that make live bait fishing both effective and responsible.

Live bait can be one of the most productive tools in muskie fishing, especially during the colder months, but it also requires more preparation and attention than many anglers realize. The goal of this article is to explain how to use the technique correctly while reducing the risk of deeply hooked fish and unnecessary mortality.

Read the full article at Field & Stream:https://fieldandstream.com/stories/how-to-fish-live-bait-for-muskies