Musky are known as the fish of 10,000 castselusive, powerful, and among the toughest to catch on a fly. As apex predators, they can be aggressively explosive or frustratingly indifferent. Their size, rarity, and unpredictability have fascinated anglers for decades. Hunting Musky with a Fly covers essential gear, rigging, flies, and the mindset needed to chase this ultimate freshwater predator.

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• Targeting the apex predator: Learn the tactics for hunting musky, the most elusive and challenging fish to catch on a fly
• Essential gear and techniques: Covers the right equipment, rigging, and flies for a successful musky hunt
• Physical and mental preparation: Master the mindset needed to tackle one of the hardest fish species to catch

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 the author of Modern Spey Fishing (2023), Hunting Musky with a Fly (2017), and Advanced Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead (2013), along with 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

Size: 6×9 inches, 272 pages