OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Long before Wisconsin became a state, its lakes and rivers were a source of sustenance, Native American tribes mastered fishing techniques, employing everything from spears to nets, while respecting the delicate balance of nature and the regionöÏÓãÊÓƵapp creeks, rivers and lakes.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, white settlers recognized the aquatic resources, laying the foundation for WisconsinöÏÓãÊÓƵapp modern fishing industry.
Lee Lures Custom Baits, of Cottage Grove, Wis., is owned by longtime muskie guide Lee Tauchen.
Courtesy Lee Lures Custom Baits
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Nicholas Klettke, owner of Klettke Custom Lures in Jefferson, Wis., tests out a lure on nearby Lake Ripley.
Courtesy Nicholas Klettke
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A hand-crafted lure from Lee Lures Custom Baits, in Cottage Grove, Wis.
Courtesy Lee Lures Custom Baits
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A custom painted F11 from DocöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Custom Crank Baits, in Sheboygan, Wis, got a fish.
Courtesy A&K Bait & Tackle
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