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| Just wondering if anyone has used these baits and how they work. I picked up a few at the Chicago show. They look like they have nice action, but seem a little small for muskies. |
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| Shorty, I have a couple in the sigle jointed and they are an interesting bait. Mine sink slowly and the head wiggles as opposed to the tail which makes for some great vibration and action. They may seem small but the east coast guys troll up some monsters on these things. I would say give them some time in the water.[:)] |
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| I like 'em. Got my biggest Muskie on one last year. |
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| Shorty: They are an awesome bait, but you have to give them a chance. Their action appears to be a little weird, but they do exactly what Gale Radtke claims they do. They are large for Bass and a little small for Muskies. Radtke's theory is that you will catch large BASS and Muskies (while matching the size of the forage)-their hooks WILL hold a Musky. I've been using them a few years now (after they sat in the tacklebox for a while) and like the perch colors and sucker colors. I have found that they do something a lot of lures don't do - they have action at ALL speeds. The way to fish them; count them down, THEN either twitch them very slowly while trolling them or reel them in. You can also reel them in much faster and get great action. They work at all speeds. Last year I discovered that if you move them at all that they have action even then if you twitch them very slightly. Right now there are a couple articles out about "grinding" lures (mostly spinnerbaits). This is when you move lures thru (not around) weeds on the bottom. I've found that the Radke lures (both the two and three segmented lures) work really well. Not only would I give these lures a real try, I would also invest in some Spoonplugs and give them a try - they work too! You can order either of them online.
Here's Radtke's website: http://www.radtkespikeminnow.com/
Heres a site for Spoonplugs: http://www.americaoutdoors.com/spoonplugger/about.htm |
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| I know a guy who uses them on a lake I fish, and quite often I see him fighting or releasing a fish just caught on one. I think I might just pick a couple up. I believe he uses the triple jointed ones. Often times I see him with a smaller fish(mid to high thirties), but he seems to get action on them when the rest of us with conventional big stuff are getting blanked that day. |
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| Not sure I like the chrome hooks and the fact they do not have o-rings. Should I replace the hooks and add o-rings or just leave them the way they are? |
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| Hi,
I read that article in MuskyHunter Feb/March issue Guide Rich Clarke got 3 fish over 57" in a 3 month period trolling the St. Lawrence river, the largest 59" 48 pounds, came on the Radtke bait! Thats very impressive. |
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| Have used them as a casting lure, the single jointed. Sum of many casts, no fish, no follows. Problem on several of the many casts, hook fouling. Didn't like them and felt in the jointed lure arena there are better choices. Sold them on e bay and got a good return. Just my experience though. |
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| I've used them alot and have done very well casting them in the spring. I've only used the single jointed ones..the vibration is incredible. I've caught big smallies on them as well. In my opinion they are a good spring lure.
Beav |
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| Shorty: I have experienced no problems with the lack of o-rings. However, I have considered adding them. However, I've noticed that when you get a hook up (especially with the triple jointed Radtke's) that usually I get multiple hooks in the fish, thus eliminating the ability of the fish to throw the plug. Chrome hooks? - All I can tell you is that a couple of years ago I was lucky enough to have one them casted and hitting me on top of my head!!! I had a hell of a time getting it out - guess the hooking ratio isn't too bad!!!!! [:knockout:] |
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| Hands down, my favorite bait, and the most productive bait for muskies I've ever used. Never had a problem loosing fish, but the lure will fowl on casts from time to time. Big plus is that they have great action even when trolled at very slow speeds. |
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| Hello
I use the double jointed series for inland stripers, they work well early morning before sunrise I use all black an all white( one of my lures were repainted all white ) same for sunset, excellent colors. |
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Location: Algonquin, ILL | Got my very first Ski on one of those that was over 30 Yrs ago, still have the bait
See what that Darn bait started 
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Location: SE, WI. | Great Bait!!! Caught my first 4o+ incher (45.5)" on the Radtkeback in the early 80's. If there is a drawback to the bait is it is not good worked through weeds. Once weed hangs on lure it is pretty much a wasted cast.
Other wise a great bait around rocks, sand, and over the tops of weeds. |
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| good clear water trolling lure,not really build for casting |
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Radtke's Pike Minnow