wotsa weagle?
MuskyKat
Posted 7/7/2004 8:51 AM (#111408)
Subject: wotsa weagle?


Hey there,
I've now heard a couple different people commenting about a lure called a weagle. What's a weagle? What kinda bait is it? Topwater? Spinner?? Rubber??? Thanks for the help.

Kat
sworrall
Posted 7/7/2004 9:20 AM (#111410 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
It's a topwater, and the fish on Wabigoon love the thing. Here it is ready to go.


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Musky Fever
Posted 7/7/2004 9:44 AM (#111412 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: Illinois-Indiana
The Weagle is just the BEST walk the dog style top water that I have ever used.
I was a huge fan of the jackpot and would throw it all day long, now I have a new favorite lure.

The Weagle is bigger and heavier and it sits a little deeper in the water which allows it to throw more water and create more surface disturbance. It also has three hooks instead of two which raises your hooking percentages.

Every tackle box should have one or maybe even two!!!
Guest
Posted 7/7/2004 10:15 AM (#111418 - in reply to #111408)
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Don't get your hopes up for getting one this year unless you're "in the circle".
Shep
Posted 7/7/2004 10:34 AM (#111420 - in reply to #111418)
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I used to be in the "circle". Had one in me mits, but it was taken away when I raised a fish while prefishing for a PMTT last year!
MuskyKat
Posted 7/7/2004 10:42 AM (#111422 - in reply to #111408)
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Thanks for the replies. My wife just saw the comment about how weagles are hard to get and she's just heartbroken.... lol Seeya, round...

tuffy1
Posted 7/7/2004 11:11 AM (#111426 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: Racine, Wi
They can also be twitched back and forth in one place without moving it forward on following fish. This bait Rocks!!!!!
Kevin Mahlberg
Posted 7/7/2004 11:18 AM (#111427 - in reply to #111408)
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Posts: 156


Location: Oconomowoc, WI
Seriously, Is there a way to get one soon? A jackpot recently found it's way out of my box and didn't return. I'd love to replace it with a Weagle before my summer trip in two weeks.
tuffy1
Posted 7/7/2004 11:57 AM (#111430 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: Racine, Wi
Kevin, I know they are working on getting things all set up for some increased production, but they are making sure that the final bait is excellent. Check out the Musky Nut website, you can drop Cady a line, and get on the waiting list for some baits. Other than that, you would have to find someone willing to part with their bait.


www.muskynut.com
Slamr
Posted 7/7/2004 1:58 PM (#111443 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
I just spoke with Steve Jonesi, who is collaborating with Steve Cady for the future direction of Musky Nut Tackle. The reality on the Weagul is this: 6-8 weeks until it goes into full production. The limited amount of baits available are being given out to the public for testing and field trial purposes. Thus far the response has been positive, as many have stated on this board in commments over the last few months. However, as is the case in any product development scenario, there are a number of issues/kinks that need to be worked out with the baits, the painting processes, etc. before it is to the standard that Musky Nut Tackle is going to uphold with all their products. To be considered overall is that Musky Nut Tackle is committed to putting out to the Muskie fishing public a reliable, consistent product that helps to put fish in the boat. There is no select "inner circle" that has exclusionary rights to using it; on the contrary, Musky Nut wants to be selling as many baits as possible, but will only do so when the best possible product is available to the public.
My take on the lure itself: a large jackpot style bait, that pushes more water, and can still be worked ina number of different ways: slowly slithering, quick pops to spray water about, and even as a subsurface jerk when the slack line is out of the retrieve. Because of its large size and weight, it can be cast a long distance, and is easy on the retrieve. I've thrown my all black weagull (and no, you dont want this one, there is no clear coat: as I said, production issues being hammered out, the public will be buying perfectly finished lures) for 2 days, with 3 strikes, one 26" pike in the boat, but no muskies in the net. I forgot to sharpen the hooks, yes, that was not the smartest thing to do with a side to side topwater lure. This bait is NOT the magic bullet for muskies, but will be a positive contributor in your arsenal.
I hope this helps clarify a few things.
esoxjunkie
Posted 7/7/2004 3:18 PM (#111456 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: in the white boat
It's no mystery that the people who sign on anonymously and sign their posts "guest" are the ones always stirring the pot.

As far as the availability of the Weagle, Slamr has cleared it up for us. The concept of the "inner circle" is absolute bunk. If there was a circle surrounding the Shady one, I would probably not be bragging about being in it but Mr. Cady would likely volunteer me, and a very large number of the rest of the family here on MFirst as well. Rest assured that Musky Nut Tackle is in the business to sell baits, not to sell baits to their close personal friends.
DUCK
Posted 7/7/2004 9:37 PM (#111485 - in reply to #111408)
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Posts: 536


Location: Brainerd Area
I got one I will sell to the highest bidder.

Just got off the phone with cady and he boated a 46 1/2 on a Weagle tonight (15 min ago)

So who wants it??????????????
ToddM
Posted 7/7/2004 9:38 PM (#111486 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: oswego, il
They were available at the villa park musky show for the public to buy. They will be available soon with Jonesi on board.

Worrall, T those hooks!

Edited by ToddM 7/7/2004 9:39 PM
lobi
Posted 7/7/2004 10:26 PM (#111496 - in reply to #111408)
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Posts: 1137


Location: Holly, MI
I didn't even see the Weagul at first. I saw Worrall using a fancy custom wrapped rod! Is that long tag end off the knot some kind of attractor?
sworrall
Posted 7/7/2004 10:39 PM (#111498 - in reply to #111496)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Yes, the tag end is my secret weapon. SHHHHH!!!
asteffes
Posted 7/8/2004 8:07 AM (#111501 - in reply to #111408)
Subject: RE: wotsa weagle?


I have no idea as to what to bid for the Weagle, but I would love to try one out. I will bid $15. Is this a new or used lure?

Color? E-mail me at [email protected] and we can work something out. Thanks a lot.



Tony Steffes
MSKYHNR
Posted 7/8/2004 8:17 AM (#111503 - in reply to #111408)
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I'll give ya $20
asteffes
Posted 7/8/2004 8:24 AM (#111504 - in reply to #111408)
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I feel like on am on ebay waiting to see if I get my bid. I will go $25 and I am not sure where you are guiding this evening, but I will be in the little falls area if you would like to meet for an exchange. Once again e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at 612-384-2668 so we can work something out.

Tony Steffes
Gander Mt Guide
Posted 7/8/2004 8:57 AM (#111506 - in reply to #111408)
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Posts: 2515


Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI
I offer this.....60% off on a new St.Croix rod of your choice.
asteffes
Posted 7/8/2004 9:07 AM (#111510 - in reply to #111408)
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Gander Mtn Guide,

I will take that deal as well
Gander Mt Guide
Posted 7/8/2004 9:11 AM (#111511 - in reply to #111510)
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Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI
if you have a new Wabull or Weagle.....say the word
Thick Shady
Posted 7/8/2004 10:39 AM (#111520 - in reply to #111408)
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Inner circle.... hehehe I gave Tony Grant and Crash Mullins one..... But not my closest friends.....

Inner circle...... funny.


Anyways... 1000 blanks are on the way.

They will be available. I need the money. BUT they will be done correct and weighted correctly before anyone gets one and "Pays" for it.

Sorry for the delay.

The hype is real. Here is the kid and I showing Jonesi how it's done last night.


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Thick Shady
Posted 7/8/2004 10:55 AM (#111524 - in reply to #111408)
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The second picture is a 48.25 Duck has been trying to post and the last is a sample of what Jonesi will be getting out soon....


I have suspended guiding three days a week so I can paint/assemble. Tough when we have been on fire this year.....


Thanks again for the kind words... Jonesi returns from the Goon next week. I'm sure he'll have some updates....

Nancy Drew
Posted 7/8/2004 11:23 AM (#111527 - in reply to #111408)
Subject: RE: wotsa weagle?


Big Deal, it looks like a jackpot. Just another ripoff
Gander Mt Guide
Posted 7/8/2004 11:27 AM (#111528 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI
Cmon, cut the Thick One some slack. His baits run way different than the Jackpot, does it look similar, yes, does it act similar, No... be a man and post like one.
asteffes
Posted 7/8/2004 12:33 PM (#111548 - in reply to #111408)
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Gander Guide,

I do have a wabull I would be willing to possibly exchange for that 60% deal. E-mail me at [email protected] and let me know if you are interested.

Tony Steffes
Gander Mt Guide
Posted 7/8/2004 12:35 PM (#111550 - in reply to #111548)
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Posts: 2515


Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI
Sorry T, offer accepted already!
asteffes
Posted 7/8/2004 12:51 PM (#111551 - in reply to #111408)
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You sure you don't want another one ?

I would hate you to lose that one and not have a back up
Muskie Treats
Posted 7/8/2004 4:00 PM (#111565 - in reply to #111408)
Subject: RE: wotsa weagle?





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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot
It's not a Jackpot that's for sure.

This spring PK was fishing with then MY Weagle in the back of the boat and had a 3 fish day. After the 2nd fish I started fishing a Jackpot in front of him and didn't get a look. He got another one fishing my dirty water where I was using a jackpot.

I think where it really shines over the Jackpot is when fishing open/deeper water. It moves a lot more water and it has a larger profile then a Jackpot. Also, the 3rd hook helps pin the fish since the fish are usually moving faster and from a further distance.

It's not a silver bullit, but it's different enough from what the fish have seen to be very effective.

Edited by Muskie Treats 7/8/2004 4:02 PM
twitcher
Posted 7/8/2004 4:43 PM (#111570 - in reply to #111408)
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I have a few questions about this...

What's the retail price on these gonna be? Inner circle price? (I couldn't resist)
Is there somewhere to pre-order?
Will paint schemes be the same as the Wabulls?



Edited by twitcher 7/8/2004 4:52 PM
Thick Shady
Posted 7/8/2004 9:56 PM (#111584 - in reply to #111408)
Subject: RE: wotsa weagle?


Retail $20.00 Inner Circle $25.00

It's is a walk the dog style lure that weighs about 3 oz yet still floats.

Moves a ton of water and is 8" x 1 1/2"

Sorry no pre order other than what we have taken. Crazy D's get's them first for retailers. The Paint Scheme is different for the Weagle vs. Wabull but will have some of the same colors. (10 colors available at first.)

Nancy Drew or ??? Rip off? hehehe sure why not. Wait until we make a Crankbait or Spinnerbait. Try FISHING the internet has made you a bitter person..:)


Steve Cady

sworrall
Posted 7/8/2004 9:57 PM (#111585 - in reply to #111570)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Nancy Drew?? Sheesh. It is NOT just another walk the dog topwater. It's heavy, big, will work you hard, and moves a ton of water. Oh, and the fish like it. ALOT.
Thick Shady
Posted 7/8/2004 10:39 PM (#111591 - in reply to #111408)
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<p>Weagle Makes your head big.... On the fish too.........</p>


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Musky Fever
Posted 7/9/2004 7:47 AM (#111612 - in reply to #111408)
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Location: Illinois-Indiana
WEAGLES WABULL BUT THEY DON'T FALL DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WA WA WA
sworrall
Posted 7/9/2004 8:44 AM (#111621 - in reply to #111591)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Mr. Cady, sir; your avatar resembles you more every day. Maybe the staff at 'South Park' can adorn the little fellow with a 'Psycho' ( the movie) beard..The half Pint Weagle (Wiggle?) works, man. Very well, too. It is a bit leader weight sensitive, but I love the thing.

Mr. Jonesi, you have a home run there, thanks for the loan. It will come back a bit worn, though.
muskytodd
Posted 7/10/2004 4:18 PM (#111710 - in reply to #111584)
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
Where can I find one? I went into Rollie and Helen's website as well as Reeds to no avail! Where should I look?
AirMuskie
Posted 7/11/2004 4:28 AM (#111731 - in reply to #111710)
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Muskytodd,

Five posts above yours is mentioned that Crazy D's Tackle out of Elk Mound, WI will get them first as a retailer, with, I assume muskynut.com selling them through their website once they are mass produced.

AirMuskie
Beaver
Posted 7/11/2004 3:54 PM (#111755 - in reply to #111408)
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Nancy Drew, you sound like a pissy little b!t(h hiding behind an alias just like every other gutless mudslinger. Go ahead and fish your Jackpot and shut up.
Inner circle.....I love this crap.
Cady gave me a Weagle prototype up at Cass back before he learned not to mix the wrong paints and clearcoats. It looked like it had herpes. I threw it, but it was so ugly that nothing would eat it. The paint and clearcoat seperated and it started to fall apart, so I benched it.
So I took it and put the wire wheel to it, got it back down to bare wood and started over again.
I eliminated the second belly hook and put on a bigger front hook a little farther back (due to overgrinding on my part) and played around with it a little to keep it balanced. It's on the turner right now with the second coat of Envirotex drying as I type. Might have a pic up tonight, or tomorrow morning for sure.
When is a Weagle not a Weagle? When it's a "B"eagle.
Yup Nancy, it's just another Jackpot....except it's heavy enough that the fish don't blow it away from themselves when they try to eat it. It actually stays in the water instead of winding up in the air.
Cady, you'll like what I did to your mistake. I feel like I should be one of the surgeons on "The Swan".
Beav



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