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Location: Land of the Musky | Trying to figure out what size to make a small SuperD in. Do you guys even like the small swimbaits? Right now I am debaiting between a 4.5" and 6". This is the length of the lure from head to tail but the tail is curled up. This lure would be for spring time use and also bass fishing. |
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Location: Madison WI | I would say make em 6 inches and I say this because I have experienced first hand what happens when muskies hit smaller swimbaits, they like to complete inhale them causing them to be deeply hooked, now I am not saying a muskie won't inhale a 6 inch swimbait but its more to put in there mouth, not to mention bass will eat them as I caught numerous 3-5 lb bass throwing 8 inch swimbaits this year. Just my 2 cents |
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| if the bass is a consideration, i say don't shy away from larger baits, particularly in the spring, summer and fall.
i'm a noob with muskies, but i have over 10 years with smallies, and over 15 years with largemouth.
there are defintely when smaller baits shine, but for the most part, i prefer a larger bait to entice bigger fish.
all of the muskies i've hooked into came off of large smallmouth baits...i just needed a leader.
6" is a perfect go between bait muskies, walleyes, and bass in my river.
4.5" is a great numbers smallie bait.
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Location: Land of the Musky | I hear you on the bass! My biggest bass came on a 9" Suick in Waconia lake. Only a ~6.5lb bass but it was big for me!
Thanks! I have gotten a few others that emailed me with the 6" request and not many with anything smaller. |
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| Hi Jim,
I would go with a 4.5" bait. The profile is just perfect for an early season bait. Speaking as an angler that has bought over a dozen Super D's I would love to see that 4.5" size. Also would like to see it avalible in all of your color choices. I love the bait man and can't wait to see a smaller version. |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | 6" would be the smallest I'd throw, The smaller girles can handle this size just fine.
I've caught 5-6 lb. bass on a Weagle and a 10" Perka Glide bait, soooo............. does a larger bait still work ??
You bet.
Six inch baits will still get those 40+" fish excited . Don't ya think ?
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Location: Irvine, KY | I wouldnt want to throw less than 6 inches, even in the spring. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | 6" for muskie in the spring and for bass, most swimbaits for bass are around 6" |
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Location: New Hope MN | Wow i just realized i bought lures from Tacklebooty before! i bought around 9 6-7" crankbaits. They swim really well and the paint job was amazing. The only problem was me. I kept screwing up the address and tacklebooty was nice enough to split shipping with me after i messed it up.
As for your question, i would not invest too much money in the small stuff. I only use them around rocks and sparse weeds. That usually means late summer/fall. I small size would be nice for pike, but i doubt you would get the revenue necessary for a solid return on your investment. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Maybe I will split the difference and go with a 1.75oz 5.5"? It would still be close to 7.5"-8" long with the tail pulled out. Thanks everyone! |
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Location: Kentucky | I'm not really a fan of either size... to answer your original question, I'd rather have a 9 - 10" shallow D  |
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Location: Hayward, WI | I honestly don't see myself throwing anything smaller than your regular Super D. If I did, I really don't think I would buy anything under a 6" size for muskies. It would be such a special situation bait for me that I probably wouldn't bother with it. Although, maybe I am (or would be) missing out on something by ignoring the really small baits.
If it was for bass, I would probably prefer the smaller 4.5 inch size...but what kind of bass are we talking about here? For the largemouth and smallmouth I catch in WI, where the top of the size range is around 20 inches, and the average is maybe 14-17, the 4.5 inch size would probably be great. Down south where they are growing them to 8 pounds and up, I could see using the regular or even mag sized super D!
Sure, we have all caught bass that have taken huge baits, but it isn't what I would typically target them with. I have caught 6 inch perch trolling #11 Husky Jerks for walleyes too, but that's not what I would target perch with on most occasions.
Anyway, I'm sure you have researched the market for this more thoroughly than I have, but I don't know if there would be a strong market for the smaller Super Ds with the musky anglers, or the northern bass fishermen either. Maybe they would take off in Florida or other areas? Just my opinion on your question.
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| 6" all he way. Perfect size for early season . |
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| i second the need for larger shallow - D. would also buy 6 inch SHALLOW. but biggest need for me is mega size shallow. |
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| 10 inch not less |
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Location: Land of the Musky | I can melt two small ones together for you  Or just one Mega-D I guess... |
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| 6in. for spring fishing and an 8in. for all year round. |
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