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| Just something I was thinking about and thought it would be interesting to see everyones thoughts!
I think its an 8" Jake, really a do all bait. Never here or see hardly anything about this bait!
2nd would be a spinnerbait! |
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| A JIG/Plastic! |
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Location: Kawarthas, Ontario | No question in my mind... spoons. Hardly anyone uses them, and those that do fish them on only rare occasions. They aren't my go-to bait, but when the fishing is tough, they provide an option that few people consider. Tons of guys using topwaters, plastics, jerkbaits, crankbaits, and bucktails (in assorted configurations)... but 99% of muskies out there have never seen a spoon. See my article in the current edition of Esox Angler on this subject - Trolling Spoons. Next issue will feature an article on casting spoons. They work for pike and big salmon... why wouldn't they be just as productive for muskies? In my opinion, the only reason they aren't as productive as other baits is two-fold. Not many people using them. And manufacturers simply don't build them big enough. The Gibbs Canoe and Eppinger 300 Huskie Devle are the big boys, and they are both a couple of inches smaller than what I'd like to see.
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| I would agree with a spoon....twitching a big dardevel has worked great for me from time to time... |
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| hmmm...deadsticking spoons...hmmm.... |
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Location: Hugo, MN | Spoons . . . I remember when Daredevil was the go to lure with my Zebco33 for big Pike!! |
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Location: Madison | I've heard of a well-known guide who uses a big spoon as one of his throwback lures.
Whatever spoon he uses is apparently big and really light, almost like a flutter spoon, yet heavy enough to cast. Anyone know what brand of spoon that might be? I've looked for something like it, but everything I've found is way heavier.
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| I think slammertackle has a 5 1/2' 5/8oz. -Lindy gator spoons work good. |
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| The jig/creature combination
Deadsticking spoons with plastic trailers sounds like a good idea too!  |
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Location: lansing, il | i agree with the jig and creature, i know it works, i tell myself im gonna do it more, but i just find myself not givin it enough time when other things are not working! |
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| Spinnerbait... |
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| Definitely Jig/plastics....
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Location: Monee, Illinois | Jitterbug---Hands down |
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| If my grandpa was still alive, he'd answer a chipmunk on a wood shingle.. (joke) But since I'm answering, I'll agree with spoons being the most underused bait.
Steve |
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Location: Wales Wi. | Large deep diving spoon plugs. I caught more muskies in the late 70s on these than any crank in my box. Do they still make them? |
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Location: Forest Lake, Mn. | Yes, Spoonplugs are still made! Google spoonplugs or Buck Perry and you should find the website. Which reminds me that I have to start using those again.
Edited by fishpoop 3/10/2005 5:53 PM
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Location: Holly, MI | Spoons are under used for sure.
The spoon plugs are great.
The one ounce Red Eye in Gold is awesome.
Tony Accetta "Pet" spoon is incredibly weedless with a single fixed hook that rides up. Awesome wobble. Casts a mile. Get the #17 or if you want bigger the #18. You might have a hard time finding them in local shops. Look in saltwater cataloges or online.
I have a long (7 inch maybe) light flutter spoon I got at BPS. Canoe spoon maybe? The thing really sinks slow for a spoon with tons of flash. |
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Location: Des Moines IA | I am going to have to find that box of old spoons my stepdad gave me ...Used them for salmon but they were too big. Probably perfect muskie size,and I never really even thought about throwing one for them , and I know I have never even considered trolling them ...Probably downriggers? ... Oh what a world of options ... Thanks for the insight .....
MM
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Location: Washington, PA | puppies. I was trying to talk my cousin into letting me take her new chihuaha (spelling?) for a swim this spring. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I agree spoons are very underutilized. I use them on the Gon now and again when the fish are sleepy, and do well with them using them like a 'jump lure'. Try working a big spoon with a twister trailer like you work a Dawg; you'll be surprised. |
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Location: north central wisconsin | Jigs and spoons. started using jigs more the past couple years, and plan on using spoons more this year. |
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| Kingfisher makes some great spoons and awesome paint jobs on them too
http://www.fishall-lures.com/muskyspoons.html |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | Weagles
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| Hot Dogs !!!
There was a story on Kare 11 news a few years back that there was a large musky hanging around a local beach on White Bear Lake.
They interviewed the lifeguard and she told the reporter that the kids have been feeding the musky hot dogs.
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| Hot Dogs !!!
There was a story on Kare 11 news a few years back that there was a large musky hanging around a local beach on White Bear Lake.
They interviewed the lifeguard and she told the reporter that the kids have been feeding the musky hot dogs.
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| Hot Dogs !!!
There was a story on Kare 11 news a few years back that there was a large musky hanging around a local beach on White Bear Lake.
They interviewed the lifeguard and she told the reporter that the kids have been feeding the musky hot dogs.
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What bait would you consider the most UNDERUTILIZED musky bait!