Musky Baits?

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Permalink Reply by Todd Reis on July 5, 2009 at 5:31pm

Heyah Ron,
Try www.ducktaillures.com They now make some spinner/inline baits just for us out here. They are a little smaller than Musky Killers,which I personally am very happy with those. The Ducktails are more affordable. Lighter and easier to throw around. High quality baits. Don't waste your money on the BIG baits, really. 6-8 inches are good. Rapalas,grandmas and if you like glider baits try www.bikinibaits.com. Based out of Oregon. A little bit expensive but are excellent baits. Cowgirl (Muskey Mayhem) now makes some "baby girl"spinners that are nice too. Hope this helps a little bit, Todd

Permalink Reply by Nick Berto on July 5, 2009 at 7:02pm

Ron~ Try some Triple Trout swimbaits, I've had good success with them on Tigers...

Permalink Reply by N. Dillon on July 5, 2009 at 8:17pm

Ron,

As I'm sure you know there are hundreds of different lures out there with just as many people telling what the best are.

I personally throw mainly bucktails like Mepps Musky killers and more recently the Beast Teaser Stringer series, far more Muskies are caught on bucktail than any other lure. As Todd pointed out you should stay a little on the smaller side than what people use for pure strain Muskies back east. Also don't forget to use a good quality leader. Most anglers I know out here use Charlie’s Leaders; he makes one hell of a good leader and can be found on e-bay. I use his 120lb fluorocarbon with a stringease stay loc clasp. Tell him I sent you his way and I know he’ll take good care of you.

Charlie’s Leader

Beast Teaser

Hope you find this info helpful and please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

N. Dillon
Chap 57 “NW Tiger PAC”

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on July 5, 2009 at 8:21pm

Nick I threw one a long time with no takers along with a spro swimbait fast sinker in deeper water 15 - 25 feet. No follows or anything. I think I will wait for the next barometer drop to go hit the lake for the big dogs.

NickBerto said:

Ron~ Try some Triple Trout swimbaits, I've had good success with them on Tigers...

Permalink Reply by S Hwang on July 8, 2009 at 4:17pm

is there a preferred length for those Charlie's leaders? I see he has em from 12-24" long.

Permalink Reply by Todd Reis on July 8, 2009 at 5:07pm

Seung,
I've got a bunch that are 12".Try the 12 inchers first. See how you like them. Heck if I see ya on the water I'll give you 1 or 2...That gives you plenty of length for figure 8'n at the boat. You can ask him to make them any length. He's a really great guy. Sells a bunch of leaders for really affordable prices. Tell him Todd sent ya too.I've bought a bunch from him and they are the best in the Musky business..T.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Bye on July 10, 2009 at 11:36am

Hey Ron,

If I recall right,your located in the Tanwax area. I fish here and Kapowsin often,if you want to meet up sometime I can loan you some musky cranks etc, I have a ton of Charlies leaders
as well I can hand you.

Kevin

Permalink Reply by Keith H. on July 11, 2009 at 11:24am

I personally like to throw a lot of big spinnerbaits. Most of the muskie I have landed this year have come on big spinnerbaits. I know this guy that custom makes some great ones for a very reasonable price. Ok its me.... We have also had some pretty good success on a lure that is known as the "Sexy Dancer" around these parts. All of which come in any color you want. If you want to check some out send me an e-mail at gonefishinlures@live.com. Website isn't up yet but I can send you some pics of some stuff. There will also be some of my stuff at the Mayfield Open tourney, which everyone here should be signing up for!

Permalink Reply by Mark Wells on July 12, 2009 at 1:24am

Hey Jr. Holler at me and we'll wet a line. I'm workin local so we can even hit Tapps after work.

Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

Nick I threw one a long time with no takers along with a spro swimbait fast sinker in deeper water 15 - 25 feet. No follows or anything. I think I will wait for the next barometer drop to go hit the lake for the big dogs.

NickBerto said:

Ron~ Try some Triple Trout swimbaits, I've had good success with them on Tigers...

Permalink Reply by Mark Wells on July 12, 2009 at 1:29am

Bucktails and spinnerbaits, I like 6"-8"ers. Jerks and gliders - 8-12" and crankbaits I like a longer leader like 10"-16". It's harder to figure eight with a long leader but it gets the large ball bearing swivel farther away from the lure so there's less distraction for the fish to take away from the lure's image. Most spinnerbaits and bucktails are reaction baits so the visibility of the leader doesn't matter. I've been using Charlie's leaders for about 5 years now. They're the best and darn reasonable. You can get his email address from the top/middle of My Page under sponsors. He'll make you whatever you want.

Seung Hwang said:

is there a preferred length for those Charlie's leaders? I see he has em from 12-24" long.

Permalink Reply by S Hwang on August 7, 2009 at 10:50am

thx for the replies/and offer Todd (sorry responding so late - I dont venture into the musky forum enough!)

Permalink Reply by Eric DeLay on August 7, 2009 at 5:46pm

That sounds made up. You have a picture of every fish you ever caught so prove it punk.

NickBerto said:

Ron~ Try some Triple Trout swimbaits, I've had good success with them on Tigers...

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