Steve reports live from the water following a three-musky day that was a perfect example of what pre-turnover pattern fishing is all about. 

A minnowbait is one of the most effective lures for weed-tight muskies. Steve explains how he flutters and steers his minnowbaits through thick weeds — a technique which can yield some of the most savage strikes of the season.

Fall is coming, yet current conditions haven't changed much. With bucktails currently being highly effective, Steve provides advice for their use, and explains how he triggered a big fish that required a figure-8 effort that went beyond anything he's ever done.

It's September, and fall musky fishing is fast approaching. In this episode, Steve explains how to base your presentation and locational approach according to water temperature.

In this week's Northwoods Musky Report, Steve interviews the boat winner from the National Championship Musky Open, and then reveals what was caught as well as the best pattern found by the nearly 1,200 anglers who fished the event.

Steve predicts a good musky bite as he previews the National Championship Musky Open, and provides an update on the conditions you can expect to see in northern Wisconsin.

Based on 30-plus years of teaching musky fishing schools, Steve discusses three common-yet-correctable mistakes he sees many anglers make. 

Steve starts with a live report after two muskies were caught, and then explains the tactics that worked in the cold front conditions faced that day.

Water temperatures are creeping up, and Steve begins by reminding anglers to minimize musky stress to ensure their release. Then he discusses why crankbaits have been so effective this season, and how he fishes them.