Strains and genetics
The Leech Lake strain grows longer and lives longer than many stocked fish. Minnesota now favors it for most stocking.
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Science
What we actually know about musky
Research, explained by anglers who read the papers.
Biology
Esox masquinongy. Ambush predator, lateral line hunter, can live 30 years.
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Soft-rayed, oily fish like ciscoes and suckers build giants fastest.
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Cabbage, rock, timber and a cold-water refuge in summer.
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Fingerlings vs yearlings, survival rates, and why natural reproduction matters.
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Big nets, long pliers, horizontal hold, under 60 seconds out of the water. Above 80°F, keep them wet.
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