In this issue

It's time to look ahead to the coming musky season, and Musky Hunter's February/March 2017 issue is loaded with can't-miss articles to get you ready.

Feature articles in this issue include:

• "A Case For Downsizing" by Joe Bucher — A smaller lure may just be the ticket to get a big musky to commit.
• "Change Your Game" by Jim Saric — Musky Hunter's Editor and the host of "The Musky Hunter" TV show addresses the top five most-asked musky fishing questions.
• "Make It Great" by Steve Heiting — Anglers have more control over their musky fishing success than they realize.
• "Set It Right" by Spencer Berman — A good hook-set is often the difference between success and failure in musky fishing.
• "Time For A Change?" by Kevin Schmidt — Whether you’re thinking of changing your lure, your spot or your lake, be systematic in your approach.
• "Before Spring" by Gregg Thomas — A guide reveals his thoughts for catching pre-spawn muskies from southern reservoirs.
• "Pattern Failure" by Tony Grant— How a musky guide who fishes the North and South rebounds when his regular patterns fail.
• "Research Corner: Consumption vs. Trophy Fishing" by Jordan Weeks — We want bigger muskies, but can we get them if some are being killed?

Add in musky news, Jim Saric's editorial, Joe Bucher's Moon Secrets for February and March, Bob Turgeon's Tech Tips, PMTT results, new gear and readers' photos, and this is another great issue for musky hunters.

Consumption Vs. Trophy Fishing Can They Coexist?

Researchers try to answer if trophy musky fisheries can be developed where harvest occurs

4 mins

A Case For Downsizing

A smaller lure may be the trick to get reluctant muskies to commit

6 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.