Donwriggers For Muskies?
muskiekid
Posted 10/13/2005 5:03 AM (#162334)
Subject: Donwriggers For Muskies?




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Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland		I'm considering purchasing a downrigger next year for trolling. Doesn't seem that many Musky guys use them. Looking for opinions on this? Wondering...is the Radtke Pike Minnow a good bait for downriggerss? Thanks - Tom
Duke1
Posted 10/13/2005 6:41 AM (#162337 - in reply to #162334)
Subject: RE: Donwriggers For Muskies?




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Location: Avilla, IN		Muskiekid,

Downriggers are an underutilized option for muskie fishing where I am from (Indiana). They enable you to run baits at precise depths and precise distances behind the boat. Large lightweight spoons like the Northern King M80 work great, along with jerk baits and of course crankbaits. Good luck!

Duke1
Muskiekid
Posted 10/13/2005 7:01 PM (#162437 - in reply to #162334)
Subject: RE: Donwriggers For Muskies?


thanks for the info. That's what I was thinking of using. Shallow running minnowbaits and spoons.
Vince Weirick
Posted 10/13/2005 8:51 PM (#162444 - in reply to #162334)
Subject: RE: Donwriggers For Muskies?





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Location: Palm Coast, FL		Don't forget to try a bulldawg behind one also!!!! I have had luck with these in Indiana and St. Clair.
muskiekid
Posted 10/14/2005 6:39 AM (#162458 - in reply to #162334)
Subject: RE: Donwriggers For Muskies?




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Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland		Thanks for the info. Tom