Rick Kustich

Rick Kustich is a veteran fly fisher, author, and instructor renowned for his expertise in steelhead, trout, and musky fishing. A pioneer of Great Lakes steelhead fly fishing, he has spent decades refining techniques and sharing his knowledge through books, articles, and presentations.

Rick is a leading authority on fly fishing for musky. His book Hunting Musky with a Fly is one of the most comprehensive guides on the subject, covering everything from fly selection and casting techniques to seasonal behavior and water conditions.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

  • 2

    The Ultimate Predator

    • The Ultimate Predator

  • 3

    Musky Behaviour

    • Musky Behaviour

  • 4

    Staying in the Game

    • Staying in the Game

  • 5

    Rigging Up

    • Rigging Up (Part One)

    • Rigging Up (Part Two)

  • 6

    Watercraft

    • Watercraft

  • 7

    Casting

    • Casting (Part One)

    • Casting (Part Two)

  • 8

    Structure and Approach

    • Structure and Approach (Part One)

    • Structure and Approach (Part Two)

  • 9

    Strategy and Fly Presentation

    • Strategy and Fly Presentation

  • 10

    Effectively Covering Water

    • Effectively Covering Water

  • 11

    Close Encounters

    • Close Encounters

  • 12

    Playing and Landing a Musky

    • Playing and Landing a Musky (Part One)

    • Playing and Landing a Musky (Part Two)

  • 13

    Musky Flies

    • Musky Flies (Part One)

    • Musky Flies (Part Two)

  • 14

    Fly Closing Philosophy

    • Fly Closing Philosophy

  • 15

    Knots

    • Double Surgeon's Knot

    • Fastach Clips and Improved Clinch Knot

    • Lefty's Non-Slip Loop Knot

    • Albright Knot

  • 16

    Conclusion

    • Conclusion

  • 17

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