In this issue

Musky fishing is heating up in the southern states and rapidly about to begin in the North. Musky Hunter's April/May 2020 issue is loaded with information to get your season off to a fast start.

Feature articles in this issue include:
"Rhythm Of Rubber" by Aaron Katzmarek & Nate Osfar — When fishing rubber baits, cadence and rhythm are more important that type, color or size.
"Scratch The Itch & Get Bit" by Joel DeBoer — Thoughts on early season musky fishing in the Upper Midwest.
"Research Corner: Net Results" by Jordan Weeks — Study indicates the net bag you use may affect the survival of your musky.

Musky Hunter expands on its new, focused columns to help you in your pursuit of muskies. Two new columns debut in this issue: The Catch by Steve Heiting, and The Aging Angler by Marty Forman. Regular columns that continue in this issue are: Industry Profile about Musky Innovations, Angler Spotlight with Luke Ronnestrand, Bucher Tales by Joe Bucher, Muskies On A Budget by Peter Blicharz, Getting Terminal by John Bette, Reel Matters by James Salber, The Flow by Sam Scott, Bait Builders by Joe Peterson, The Shield by Glenn McDonald, Muskies on the Fly by Logan Martin, Ladies First by Shazana Hardy, Young Anglers by Robert Unzicker, Choose Your Ride by Vance Kaloz, Rigged Right by Spencer Berman, Reservoir Dogs by Chad Harmon, Keep It Simple by Mat Hegy, Pattern of Interest: Post-spawn muskies, Region to Region, and The Last Cast by Tony Grant.

In The Breakdown, a lake map of Pewaukee Lake in Wisconsin is provided by Lakemaster and features fishing tips from local guides.

Add in musky news, Gregg Thomas' editorial, Joe Bucher's Moon Secrets for April and May, and readers' photos, and this is another important issue for all musky hunters.

BUCHER TALES

My Favorite Spring Musky Pattern

2 mins

THE SHIELD

Pre-Season Plan To Catch Muskies After Season Opens

3 mins

MUSKIES ON THE FLY

Fly Fishing’s Effectiveness — Post Birds & Bees

2 mins

LADIES FIRST

Comparing Midwest Muskies To Southern Fish

2 mins

RESERVOIR DOGS

Unlocking The Reservoir Pattern Code

3 mins

Net Results

STUDY INDICATES TYPE OF NETTING USED MAY AFFECT SURVIVAL OF FISH

5 mins

Rhythm of Rubber

WHEN FISHING SOFT PLASTIC BAITS, CADENCE & RHYTHM ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN TYPE, COLOR OR SIZE

7 mins

Scratch The Itch & Get Bit

THOUGHTS ON EARLY SEASON MUSKY FISHING IN THE UPPER MIDWEST

4 mins

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Musky Hunter Magazine Description:

Musky Hunter has been North America’s musky authority since 1989. Published bi-monthly, Musky Hunter offers articles on every aspect of North America’s premier freshwater gamefish. Musky Hunter covers muskies and musky fishing wherever they are found, from Washington to Maine and Canada to New Mexico, with articles written by the best musky fisherman alive today. Feature article topics include the latest techniques to catch muskies, lake profiles, interviews with top musky anglers, proper release techniques, musky fishing history, biology and research. Musky Hunter is packed with tackle tips, insightful editorials, reader input, musky news, hot waters and product information. Knowledge is power and Musky Hunter is the key to catching and releasing more muskies.