Choosing the ideal musky reel from the multitude of options available can be overwhelming
01:04:07 Wade: Big cutthroat
Deeper Structure As you move, youll often come across structure that holds fish in deeper water: Jetties Offer access to 2-4 metres of water Dont ignore the pylons, this is where bait and predators gather Fish the structure first, then the deeper water beyond Bridges High current zones with strong feeding opportunities Fish will hold: On the front edge (clean water, waiting for food) Behind pylons (out of the current) In eddies (where bait collects) Rock Walls & Points Provide depth, current, and structure Fish patrol where rock meets sand Work both sides of a point, current-facing and sheltered sides both hold fish These areas can produce flathead, bream, jewfish (mulloway), and pelagics like tailor and salmon depending on the system youre fishing
Think minimal here: a few hooks, some line, split shot and maybe a small float or two
Suspend drifting works best in areas that have sections of isolated cover
