Musky Hunter Magazine - August/September 2020

In this issue

Muskies move shallow as water cools in late summer and early fall. Musky Hunter's August/September issue was written to help you succeed during this transition period.

Feature articles in this issue include:
"Hot Bites During Cool-Down" by Bryan Schaeffer — The late summer/early fall transition period can produce fantastic musky fishing anywhere.
"From The Back Of The Room" by Benjamin Peterson — Whether you fish in tournaments or not, there is a lot to learn — especially when someone else is cashing a check.
"Research Corner: To Grip Or Not To Grip" by Jordan Weeks — Research on other species indicates fish are injured by lip-gripping devices.

Musky Hunter continues with its new, focused columns to help you in your pursuit of muskies. Continuing columns in this issue are: Industry Profile about Llungen Lures; Angler Spotlight with Bill Sandy; Bucher Tales by Joe Bucher; Time On The Water by Gregg Thomas; Reel Matters by Mat Hegy; Getting Terminal by John Bette; The Aging Angler by Marty Forman; The Catch by Mike Hulbert; Bait Builders by Joe Peterson; Muskies On A Budget by Steve Scepaniak; Muskies On The Fly by Luke Swanson; Ladies First by Suneey Stevens; Young Anglers by Dave Schueck; Region to Region; and The Last Cast by Tony Grant.

Add musky news, Gregg Thomas' editorial, Joe Bucher's Moon Secrets for August and September, and readers' photos, and you cannot miss this issue.

The Secret To Setting Your Reel's Drag Perfectly

Setting the drag properly is one of musky fishing’s most misunderstood and overlooked necessities.

4 mins

Understanding Muskies In Transition

The transition from summer to fall is one of the most important and productive musky times of the year. Water temperatures are falling and muskies begin making predictable transitions. This is a great time to catch some really big fish in some pretty fun ways.

3 mins

Plan To Relax So You Can Continue Fishing

There are many equipment options that can help an aging angler stay on the water longer. The first, suggested by a Musky Hunter subscriber who likes this column, is the bike seat.

4 mins

Giving A Great Spot Time To Produce Pays Off

Late last summer, my good friend Chris Button and I took our annual vacation to get away from guiding for a few days and enjoy some great fishing, make some memories, and relax for a bit.

3 mins

Keep It Clean, Keep It Inexpensive, Keep It Simple

It wasn’t much of a wave but as soon as we hit it, I noticed the foam coffee cup sitting next to my client shoot upward and arc gracefully into a back summersault before nosediving into the floor of the boat, distributing all of its contents onto the carpet. Even though the carpet had been treated with Scotchguard, I knew I had to wash it as soon as we stopped to fish.

3 mins

Fishing ‘Incorrectly' Leads To Great Crankbait Pattern

Four years ago when I started musky fishing in Kentucky and West Virginia, I was overwhelmed with the giant selection and size of the musky lures.

3 mins

An Uncertain 2020, But An Exciting Future In Minnesota

As I write this article, Minnesota is in the middle of our stay-at-home order resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 mins

To Grip Or Not To Grip

RESEARCH WITH OTHER SPECIES INDICATES LIP-GRIPPING TOOLS ARE INJURIOUS TO FISH

5 mins

Hot Bites During Cool-Down

MUSKY FISHING CAN BE GREAT AS WATERS COOL IN EARLY FALL

4 mins

From The Back of The Room

THERE’S A LOT TO LEARN FROM ENTERING MUSKY TOURNAMENTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN SOMEONE ELSE IS CASHING A CHECK

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.