Hoo-Ha, Griffin's is a commin!

Post by **Joisey Joe** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:08 pm

Well my trip to Gan Lake is on da 25th, fishin 24/7 fo 3 plus days is my idea of paradise. So I'm goin afta does toothy critters that are soo much fun to net, the beautiful Northerns. Got any tips for me, gonna go wit mostly lures this time out so what's your "killer" pike lure?? Man I can't wait. Griffin's here we come!

Post by **wolfe** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:24 pm

I can feel your excitement, Joe!

Nothing like the anticipation of the trip; it's almost as good as being there (but not quite)!

I mentioned this in a few other threads, but since you're asking...

I've discovered that a Bomber Long A seems to entice the spring pike with its nice wobbly action; it can really be retrieved pretty slow or actually paused and twitched, if necessary, to tempt the still-sluggish post spawn pike. Found this lure to be especially good on the chillier days when they might not be interested in putting on a big chase for their meal. A Johnson Silver Minnow tipped with a plastic grub is good, too; this is what I'd consider a lazier bait.

If they're cooperating with a quicker bait, I always like my bigger spinnerbaits and classic Daredevles. There was a year or so when all I would use for pike were "Beetlespins" tipped with either rubber shads or grubs. I liked the larger hammered nickel Colorado blade with this rig, which was always good to me.

How's that for a few ideas?

C&R the big boyz, Joe, so if I ever get back to Griffin's there will be some left for me.

I hope you also can find a few pockets of crappies there; we had so much fun with them one spring and were catching slab after slab with the kids. Tons of fun!

Have a blast! Are you going to meet up with any other Hawk Talkers while you're there? I know you had a fun gathering last spring.

W.

Post by **Joisey Joe** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:47 pm

Thanx for da tips Wolfe, I don't have a Bomber A in my arsenal but I'll get it fri when my bro Mike comes out to my turf to check out a few fish shops! Can I ask what color works for u? Ya, I'm all tinggly with anticipation, I wait for it every year!

Post by **Kpin** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:53 pm

Hey Joe,

I've got the tendancy to throw spinnerbaits for northerns, ignoring other lures that'd possibly do the same or better. I've just had better success on them. Many colours seem to work for me but I've always loved solid white, red, or combo's of both.

I'm going to try to use other lures this year and break the cycle of "go to" lures. I've got a whackload that haven't even touched water because of this.

Good Luck!

Post by **wolfe** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:55 pm

Joe,

I don't recall the actual name of the color on the box, but the lure is kind of a goldish-bronze with a darker back. I don't usually go in for the wild colors, but prefer the natural shades. Brian has one in a fire-tiger type of color, but it didn't do as well as the natural.

Keep on tingling!

W.

Post by **Joisey Joe** » Sun May 13, 2007 9:42 pm

KPin, ur not the only 1 to tell me that, Spinner likes the white 1's also. I've got a few and will try em out. Has any1 tryed the jointed shad-rap? Picked up 1 and can't wait to get it wet. Wolfe, I'll look for it, guess there is always 1 more lure to buy!

Post by **GetTheNet!!!** » Sun May 13, 2007 10:05 pm

If you're hittin them in shalloow water (8 feet and less) try an un-weighted zoom super-fluke rigged texas on a 3/0 worm hook. Twitch it along within a foot of the surface nice and slow. They can't help themselves!

Post by **Joisey Joe** » Mon May 14, 2007 6:44 pm

OK Net I'll give it a go!

Post by **bottom feeder** » Tue May 15, 2007 7:46 am

Hey Joe How she go
I remember the days when all we used was a red devil for pike.
I cant remember the name but a silver spoon with 2 red beads always works well for me.
It has a real great flash from the sun as it spins.
Heddon crazy crawler, although small has attracted a few toothy guys too aspecially when dropped in near the bank and reeled back to the boat.
My thoughts
Norm

Post by **Joisey Joe** » Tue May 15, 2007 8:12 pm

Thanx Normie, how's ya been? Will give it a try, what da heck, I think I know of the lure you mentioned. Never seen the crazy crawler though, what da heck is it??

Post by **bottom feeder** » Wed May 16, 2007 4:54 am

Morning Joe
It is made by heddon
It has 2 wings on the side that flutter when pulled.
Have a great trip
Norm

Post by **Joisey Joe** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:25 pm

I'll look for it, thanx again, Joe.

Post by **wolfe** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:48 pm

Joe,

Here is a Heddon Crazy Crawler...it's been around for a while (like you)

... that means a "classic".

Believe the other lure Norm is talking about is the Eppinger Red Eye...

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... rchResults

W.

Post by **Joisey Joe** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:48 pm

Thanx Wolfe, cudn't find it at the tackle shops I went to today but did pick up a firetiger Bomber A!

Post by **slushpuppy** » Fri May 18, 2007 5:40 pm

We have a few Crazy Crawlers the 2 3/8" size in Bullfrog