best spring time lures
muskyman1122
Posted 3/29/2015 2:03 PM (#762147)
Subject: best spring time lures




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This year is the first time I can start fishing musky in the spring and was woundering what would be the best lures to throw. Topwater, glidebaits,bulldawgs ect. Also where should I focus on (deep, shallow, structure, bait fish, ect)
Let me know what you guys think
thanks
Rudedog
Posted 3/30/2015 5:42 AM (#762267 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: RE: best spring time lures




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Location: S.W. WI
For me it's gliders, pretty shallow- or high in the water column if in deeper water. I like Hellhounds, Mantas, and Modivators.

















Michaeldircz
Posted 3/30/2015 2:01 PM (#762414 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: RE: best spring time lures




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I also really like gliders early in the season. Fish them fast and high over the warmest weed growth you can find.
WiscoMusky
Posted 3/31/2015 1:42 AM (#762558 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures




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Location: Wisconsin
Agreed with these guys. I like squirkos and Shum shums. Fish mud bottom shallow flats, with weeds. The warmer the water the better in the spring, so pay attention to your water temps on your graph and phocus on highest temps you find. Work the baits very slow to begin.
chadw18
Posted 3/31/2015 9:23 AM (#762612 - in reply to #762558)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures





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Location: Central Wisconsin
Idk why I bring anything other than hellhounds, always seems to be the bait that puts them in the boat. Find green weeds and start shallow/mid depths.
PSAGuy
Posted 4/3/2015 2:57 PM (#763171 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures




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Location: Lake Elmo, MN
For me (fishing mostly in NW Ontario), the rule in spring after opener, has always been SMALL baits. I tend to stay with Mepps black fury as a go-to bait. Simply a number 5 (or Musky Killer at the largest) works superbly.
gopackgo
Posted 4/3/2015 3:55 PM (#763177 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures





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RIZZO WIZ!
southern comfort
Posted 4/5/2015 8:13 AM (#763428 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures




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Don't overlook jigs and plastics in shallow water and new weed growth. Just ask walleyes fisherman how often they hook muskies in the spring.
Potomac
Posted 4/7/2015 3:31 PM (#763832 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures




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Location: Maryland
Gliders,Rattletraps,Shallow Invader.
FISHFINDER101
Posted 4/7/2015 6:38 PM (#763863 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures




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Location: Poynette WI.
7" suick, squirrely jake, small spinners and bucktails. I build my own bucktails and spinners and and use a heavier wire though.
Jeremy
Posted 4/7/2015 7:25 PM (#763875 - in reply to #762147)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures




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Location: Minnesota.
Anyone use smaller topwaters like a Cisco Kid for example in June-time? Other smallish floaters?

Jeremy.
beerforthemuskygods
Posted 4/8/2015 2:51 AM (#763927 - in reply to #763875)
Subject: Re: best spring time lures




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Location: one foot over the line
Jeremy - 4/7/2015 7:25 PM

Anyone use smaller topwaters like a Cisco Kid for example in June-time? Other smallish floaters?

Jeremy.[/QUOTE


Wisconsin=June=Topwater. Jackpots, topraiders, creepers,etc...