Musky Lures

[franklauzon]

Hey Guys,

Here's the story... Myself and another member are heading out to Rideau River Wednesday after work to troll around, and hope to find us a Musky between the two of us.

I being an absolute musky newbie, was wondering if anyone could suggest their favorite musky bait.

I only plan on buying 1-2 lures, as price is a factor.

So far thinking about getting a black bucktail (musky-sized of course), but not sure of the second choice... Any Suggestions?

[joco]

hi kodiak...........

beleiver and jake are great bait for musky,,,,,,,,,,,,,thats my 2 bait to go.......otawa and rideau river,,,,,,,,


joco,

[wolfe]

I am a newbie to the world of muskie fishing myself. But a huge bucktail spinnerbait, with plenty of feathers and perhaps a nice, tempting grub trailer is always a good choice.

Good luck.

W.

[Pints]

Bowzog, just got in some new musky lures at his Bits and Baits store. Check out his post in the Fish-hawk Marketplace forum.

[Gord]

we've got a pretty good selection at Bits and Baits. Crankbaits, Jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, in-line bucktails, buzzbaits, tubes, plastics.......all muskiesized!

[Mr.J.]

MUSKSTALKER

Bass colored is my go to trolling lure.

[ady]

The Rideau, for me anyway, is very much a casting venue. hit the weed flats, and there's lots of them, with a suick type bait. For bait No2, I would probably go for a large spinnerbait. As already said, pop in to bits-n-baits. Probably the best place around for Muskie baits. See their Fudally and Beaver selection, you will have trouble getting them anywhere else unless you mail order.

[muskymatt]

I use riverrat spinner baits, you can ckeck out their website at www.riverratlures.com. Good quality and have had really good luck with them on the rideau

Matt

[Lookinforlunkers]

Kodiac try a glide bait out, they are super easy to use and have great action. Go with a nice slow retreive, you will drive um nuts. I like H2o Lures model and a buddy swears by Manta

[Relic]

If your only going to have a couple baits a 2oz or heavier, tandem spinnerbait is a must. They are the most versatile baits out there. The can be fished from surface to bottom, weeds, rocks, wood. Trolled or casted.

I dont think you could find one serious musky guy out there who wouldn't praise a spinnerbait.

Second choice would be a prop style surface bait, Just for entertainment.

[Wallyboss]

Is the musky opened on the Rideau yet I tought it was this Sat.????

[muskymatt]

Wallyboss, it opened June 3rd.

Kodiak what section are you going to be fishing? I'm heading out tonight as well.


I've got a nice blue and silver Cobbs countdown I can't wait to try!!

Another one I like to toss on the rideau is a burt 8" brown and beige. Fiah love it!!

[joco]

hey kodiak.................if you try to find muskymatt...........

its not hard.............just find ...THE LOVE BOAT........ he's the captain.......


hope you guys will have some luck.........bring us some report boys..


joco

[muskymatt]

Joco



And a proud captain I am

[franklauzon]

Well Brad and I picked up a couple spinner baits, and bucktails and headed out... We trolled the weed-edge using the spinnerbaits and came up with 1 OOS Bass, 3 Pike about 4lb, and one Walleye 2-2.5lbs, which is now in my tummy!!

All in all a good night, no muskies, but some fish.

I REALLY need to get a Musky Rod...

I was using a Convergence 7' Heavy, that Is setup for pike/bass... but with the size of them spinners, it's hard to get a decent hook set...

Joco, Wedding Gift? LOL!!!!!

Oh to have money for all the toys we want!