Legendary angler Pete Maina's favorite method to target muskies is casting, but he understands that when the water temperature drops during fall, it’s smart to alter your tactics and lure choices.
In the 2.5-minute YouTube video below, Pete goes into detail about where it makes the most sense to troll vs. jig vs. cast. It’s all about putting the odds in your favor by presenting artificial lures or live bait in the most efficient manner.
As he illustrates on a lake map, the key is understanding how the bottom structure and depth dictates when to do what. During fall, you must be ready to adapt. There’s a time and place for casting, trolling, jigging and using live bait. Fish hard . . . but also fish smart.
