Musky have been called the fish of 10,000 casts and are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, fish to catch on a fly. The apex predator in its world, a mature musky can be viciously aggressive or passively aloof. The combination of the musky’s potential size, unpredictability, and mystique has drawn the attention of anglers for many decades. The odds are stacked against the fly angler: There are a limited number of musky in any fishery; they prefer larger meals, reducing the number of feeding occurrences per day; and the fly needs to be presented in a precise place at a time when an aggressive fish is ready to eat. ThisHunting Musky with a Fly gives advice about the right equipment, rigging, and flies, as well as the mental and physical preparation needed to hunt musky with a fly. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Rick Kustich is a fly-fishing writer, instructor, and guide who began fly-fishing fifty years ago on the lakes and streams of upstate New York. His work has appeared in numerous national and regional publications. Rick is author of Modern Spey Fishing (2023), Hunting Musky with a Fly (2017) and Advanced Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead (2013) as well as four other titles including the best-selling Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead co-authored with his brother Jerry. He is featured in the film Spey Daze and is the Great Lakes editor for Swing the Fly. Rick has also spent time as a fly-shop owner, travel host, and fly-fishing book publisher and lives in Western New York. Find out more on Instagram/Facebook: @rickkustich