Never overlook the possibility of active Muskies being shallow at night in the spring. Look for these night movements to occur earlier on smaller lakes and dark water flowages since they warm faster than deeper natural lakes. Heavy fishing pressure, and a lot of hot spring air temperatures will promote an unusual spring night bite. SPECIALIZED SPRING SURFACE BAITS Topwater fishing is undoubtedly one of the most exciting ways to fish for spring Muskies. There are many lures on the market designed especially for topwater fishing Muskies. Water temperatures will be the number one factor determining surface lure type and speed. Most expert surface bait Musky anglers agree that the very best speed to use with all wobblers is ultra-slow. Rarely is a fast speed more effective with this style of surface bait, plus hookups are much more consistent with slow speeds. As water temperatures increase the use of buzzbaits or prop style lures, like the Topper or Globe, can be super effective. Here the complete opposite is often true. A water spraying, fast moving lure often triggers more response. Another advantage of this lure style is that far more water can be covered.If strikes are missed with a buzzbait or prop style surface lure, a quick switch to a wobbler will often fool the fish more often than not. Usually frustration sets in and the fish smashes the slow moving wobbler as soon as possible.
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