Musky Hunter - December/January 2016

Winter is the time to reflect on the past musky season as well as look ahead to the next, and Musky Hunter's December 2016/January 2017 issue was written to prepare you for the coming musky season.

Feature articles in this issue include:

• "Beat Fishing Pressure" by Spence Petros — We all face heavy fishing pressure at times. When other anglers are on your favorite spots, look to overlooked shorelines to succeed.
• "Baitfish Densities" by Spencer Berman — The type of baitfish your favorite waters contain should dictate how you fish the lake as well as the lures you should use.
• "Are You Fishing The Right Lake?" by Kevin Kray — The conditions may not be right for the water you're fishing, but they may be perfect for another.
• "Fish Handling Revisited" by Erik Jacobson — With many new anglers in the sport, a discussion of proper release practices is in order.
• "Get The Most From Your Guide" by Tony Grant — A full-time guide explains the questions you need to ask when booking your fishing trip.
• "Musky Tune-Up" by Mike Hulbert — If you truly want to become a better musky hunter, you need to master the little things.
• "Eighty Years On The Hunt With Gordon Moen" by Steve Heiting — Musky Hunter catches up with an angler who started fishing muskies in 1936!
• "Research Corner: Eyes, Ears & Swim Bladder?" by Jordan Weeks — Follows are nice, but long green fish in the net are better. How to use a musky's senses to succeed.

Add in musky news, Jim Saric's editorial, Joe Bucher's Moon Secrets for December and January, Bob Turgeon's Tech Tips, PMTT results and readers' photos, and this is another can't-miss issue for musky hunters.