Musky Hunter - February/March 2021

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You'll be ready to hit the water as Musky Hunter's February/March issue prepares you for the 2021 fishing season.

Feature articles in this issue include:
"What Can Current Do For You?" by Doug Wegner — Muskies use current, so why shouldn't you?
"Mountain State Muskies" by Chase Gibson — Catch muskies during unpredictable times.
"Research Corner: Genetics Study Yields Answers" by Jordan Weeks — Study's findings suggest Leech Lake strain muskies are not a good choice for most Wisconsin waters.

Musky Hunter continues with its focused columns to help you in your pursuit of muskies. Continuing columns in this issue are: Industry Profile about Musky Mayhem Tackle; Angler Spotlight with Rob Manthei; Bucher Tales by Joe Bucher; Getting Terminal by John Bette; Bait Builders by Joe Peterson; The Flow by Jason Jackson; Choose Your Ride by Captain Mark Kornosky; Muskies On The Fly by Sam Scott; Muskies On A Budget by Andy Schiera; Ladies First by Jessie Baker; Pattern of Interest: Tactics for muddy water; Musky Hunter Ambassadors; Region to Region; PMTT Tournament Coverage; and The Last Cast by Tony Grant.

In a special New Product Showcase section, Musky Hunter displays many of the new baits you'll see in tackle shops this spring.

Illinois' famous Lake Kinkaid is featured in The Breakdown, with fishing tips from Matthew Gunkel and Scott Donovan.

Add in musky news, Gregg Thomas' editorial, Joe Bucher's Moon Secrets for February and March, and readers' photos, and everything you need for the end of winter and early spring is in this issue.

Rob Manthei

Guide Rob Manthei’s love for the Vilas/Oneida County region of northern Wisconsin is deeply rooted. His father and grandfather started taking him there on fishing trips when he was just two years old, and he began guiding full-time at the age of 25.

6 mins

Crawling Crankbaits To Catch Cold Water Muskies

Crankbaits catch plenty of muskies during spring, summer and fall, but the key to catching ’skies in the very early cold water season on these lures involves some special tricks.

3 mins

Winter Presentations For Southern Rivers

Winter has arrived, yet in the South it’s still mild enough to keep fishing with the exception of maybe a week or two of an Arctic front.

3 mins

Multi-Species Or Bay Boat ... You Make The Choice

Is there really such a thing as a perfect musky boat? There are so many variables to choose from in the market today. Do I want a casting or trolling boat? Aluminum or fiberglass? Welded or riveted? Do I want a tiller, side console, dual console, or full windshield?

4 mins

Find The Right Structure In Deep, Clear Water

With breathtaking scenery, vast amounts of water, and complex and diverse structure, clear water Canadian Shield lakes offer some of the most sought-after musky fishing in the world. A bucket-list destination for the passionate and determined angler, there’s something truly special about being in the sanctuary of the great Canadian Shield lakes.

4 mins

Genetic Study Yields Answers

STUDY SUGGESTS LEECH STRAIN IS NOT THE ‘SILVER BULLET’ FOR WISCONSIN MUSKY WATERS

6 mins

What can Current Do For You?

WATER FLOW IN LAKES IS SUBTLE AND OFTEN OVERLOOKED. BUT MUSKIES USE IT, SO WHY SHOULDN’T YOU?

3 mins

Mountain State Muskies In Spring

CATCH MUSKIES DURING TIMES WHEN NOTHING IS PREDICTABLE

4 mins

Region To Region

Region To Region

10+ mins

Tune Up For The Season Ahead

Have you started making your plans for the upcoming fishing year?

3 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.