Musky Hunter - June/July 2019

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Get off to a fantastic start to your 2019 musky fishing season with Musky Hunter's new June/July issue. This issue is packed with articles for early summer to midsummer musky success.

Feature articles in this issue include:
"The Flowage Advantage" by Bryan Schaeffer — Flowages, a.k.a. reservoirs, usually have beautiful, undeveloped shorelines, and are filled with big muskies. What's not to like?
"Trolling The Abyss" by Brad Hoppe — When muskies finish spawning they head to deep water to feed. These giants draw the author's interest.
"Roll With The Changes" by Todd Young — Musky waters change seasonally and from year to year. To succeed, you just have to go with it ...
"Research Corner: Genetics 101" by Jordan Weeks — Genetics are highly important when the issue is musky stocking.

Musky Hunter expands on its new, focused columns to help you in your pursuit of muskies. New in this issue are The Shield by Luke Ronnestrand, Muskies On The Fly by Eric Grajewski, and Reservoir Dogs by Kyle Jones. Continuing columns in this issue are: Industry Profile about Stealth Tackle and High Seas, Muskies On A Budget by Fred Lederer, Angler Spotlight on Kevin Nash, Bucher Tales by Joe Bucher, Getting Terminal by John Bette, Reel Matters by Mat Hegy, The Flow by Hans Mann, Bait Builders by Joe Peterson, Ladies First by Natalie Dillon, Young Anglers by Hudson Filas, Choosing Your Ride by Joel DeBoer, Keep It Simple by Brian Clark, From The Other Boat, Pattern of Interest: Understanding spinners, Photo Tip: Don't overlook your line, PMTT Tournament Coverage, Competitors' Corner, Musky Gear, and "The Last Cast" by Tony Grant.

In The Breakdown, a lake map of Wisconsin's Chippewa Flowage is provided by Lakemaster and features fishing tips from top local guides.

Add in musky news, Gregg Thomas' editorial, Joe Bucher's Moon Secrets forJune and July, and readers' photos, and you simply need to read this issue.

Water Temp: The Key To Early Summer Muskies

There are a number of factors that come into play on any early season musky outing, but this one is arguably the most significant.

2 mins

The Weakest Link In Your Musky Set-up

Have you ever watched an autorace in which a driver seems tobe on his way to a sure victory but with a few laps to go his car breaks down and he’s out of the race? When they ask the driver what happened, you often hear him say something to the effect of “a 50-cent part cost us a sure victory.”

3 mins

Breaking Down Shimano's Tranx Series

Shimano’s Tranx reel series has taken the musky world bystorm, and for good reason — it is packed with many features that make it stand out. Here is a short list of some of the features that make the Tranx what it is.

2 mins

Off the Deep End for Giant Muskies

The northeastern United States is blessed with a hit list of big, deep-flowing rivers that connect all of the Great Lakes. Each one of these rivers is unique but they all have three things in common — deep water, current and good populations of trophy muskies.

3 mins

Interview With Andy Veith Of Infamous Musky Tackle

The world of angling encompasses more than just the actual act of fishing. One of the hottest and most active segments of the sport today isn’t the anglers themselves — it’s a small cadre of artisan bait builders and the creations they make.

3 mins

Start Fast During The Shield's First Days

Fishing the Canadian Shield during the first couple weeks of the season is awesome! A number of lakes and variety of water types can be within striking distance from one destination.

4 mins

Rigging Up For Big Water Muskies

Chasing muskies with fly fishing gear is becoming more commonplace. In this article, I will discuss a few things that matter when approaching big water fish. Let’s start with the rod/line/leader set-up.

3 mins

Musky Casting Techniques For Kids

If I could be anywhere in the world, there’s no doubt I’d be on a boat with a musky rod in my hands. I’ve pretty much been fishing ever since I could balance on my own two legs.

3 mins

Genetics 101

The question of fish genetics is of vital importance when stocking is discussed

3 mins

The Flowage Advantage

Flowages, a.k.a. reservoirs, have beautiful shorelines and, usually, lots of big muskies. What’s not to like?

5 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.