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Article: Muskies on Top.

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June 1, 2006
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Byline: Dave Hurteau

Fishing doesn't get more primal than what you can find in the shallows right now

Ill-tempered and ravenous, postspawn muskies are prowling the shallows, looking for something to clobber. Make it your topwater lure. This edge-of-your-boat-seat, skinny-water action will only last a couple of weeks, and Jim Stewart, part-time muskie guide and owner of Rollie & Helen's Musky Shop (800-453-5224; muskyshop.com), can help you make the most of it.

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FIND THEM

Stewart pins down postspawn muskies by first hitting the shallow, north-end muck bays where the fish typically spawn. He then targets nearby points, downed ...

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