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Your Favorite / Most Successful Muskellunge Lure??
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 7:59 pm
by wolfe
Getting bit big time by the muskie bug. Even though I've only tangled with tiger muskies to date, I'm smitten. And the great pics and stories that roll in on here just get me going even more.
It's far too soon for me to choose my favorite muskie lure. I need to get some more experience. But I can say I've had a some success on a hefty spinnerbait with tandem willow-leaf blades (called the "SlopMaster") and also with the Bomber Long A.
I am going to be picking up one or two more lures before the season closes, but at the high prices, I don't want to waste my $$. So many intriguing names to pick from...."Squirrely Burts", "Believers", "Suicks"....
So if you had to recommend just 1 or 2 basic, but consistently successful, muskie lures to purchase as starters, what would they be? Would these choices be your favorites, as well?
THANKS!
W.
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:02 pm
by BBRich
Red/Yellow Osprey bucktail has been the best for me so far.
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:03 pm
by Markus
12IN Sucker.
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:09 pm
by BBRich
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:09 pm
by wolfe
Big Bass Rich wrote:Red/Yellow Osprey bucktail has been the best for me so far.
BBR,
is there a particular size, or is there just one?
Nice new avatar pic, by the way!
W.
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:11 pm
by BBRich
Well I have the smaller size, I think it's 7 inch, but I prefer a bigger bucktail. However this particular color and brand has seemed to outproduce my other ones. Personally, I would go 9 or 10 inch. I think Osprey makes them in 5, 7 and 10
PS: thanks about the avatar, too bad I couldnt have a salmon in it with me!
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:20 pm
by joco
my lures
TOPRAIDER,,,,,
black suick
jailbird,,,beleiver
spinnerbaits.......big one
firetiger jake
there so many,,,,,,,,but wen you atart to catch some fish wit some lures,,,,
all the rest off your stuff dont get wet to often,,,,,,,
take care and go get some big,ONE
joco
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:42 pm
by Markus
Big Bass Rich wrote:this particular color and brand has seemed to outproduce my other ones.
Rich, I believe Wolfe is looking for muskie tips for
real fishing, not Reel Fishing.
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:52 pm
by BBRich
PS2 eh? Easy Josh!!
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:57 pm
by Italian 4 life
8' beliver (jailbird)
10' beliver (blue makeral)
and a 6' pure white bucktail
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:12 pm
by Peppino
Hi Wolfe,
Fudally's Hawg Spin, Grandma lures
Peppino
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:17 pm
by RJ
I'd say 50% of my fish have come off Believers.....8 inchers...
Colours.....Red/White...Perch...Skunk....
And of course a few hand painted ones....
RJ
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:56 pm
by SALMON
RJ's spinner baits.
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:07 am
by Gord
Lets see now.......................Lindy M/G Spinnerbait Blk/Silver
Mr. J Special
and of course...............12" Sucker Minnow on a quick strike rig!
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 8:02 am
by Mr.J.
Definitly musky stalkers, I have the 9 inch bass that has been succesful, also have the fire tiger, no takers yet and another color, green/white, haven't used it too much so no takers either.
Big spinnerbaits, bucktail spinnerbaits will be following me around Sunday if I can beat the rain off.
I haven't tried trolling with the Mr.J. specials yet but sounds like a plan, but they work great casting.