Posted 2/24/2014 10:58 AM (#693698 - in reply to #693679) Subject: Re: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
Posts: 334
Location: Madison, WI
I used both double and single blades on dawgs and dussas and in my experience it caused more follows than strikes. Thats just my opinion though. If I had to pick id say a single blade is best option.n
Posted 2/24/2014 10:59 AM (#693699 - in reply to #693679) Subject: Re: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
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Location: c.wis
depending on size and cut of the blade will change how the rubber runs through the water, trial and error is best to find what works. i put at least and oz. egg sinker on the spinner(what ever it may be) trolling them i use 3+ oz. the .040 blades spinn tighter to the shaft producing less lift. and better depth control. even just adding a blade to the back of your jig n plastic produces results.
Posted 2/24/2014 11:21 AM (#693710 - in reply to #693699) Subject: Re: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished
I built this up yesterday. 8" lunker city minnow. for the front I used a 2oz jig with hook for the top, added a through wire harness w/ back hook and the blades are 8s, chart/copper. Its an idea my buddy turned me onto.
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Posted 2/24/2014 12:00 PM (#693718 - in reply to #693679) Subject: Re: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Chaos used to sell a medussa that had cowgirl attached to the front of it. I don't see it in their product line anymore so it must not have been popular. I think a single blade is more traditional but like with most things it's about experimenting to find what works for you and what you are more confident in.
Posted 2/24/2014 12:03 PM (#693721 - in reply to #693718) Subject: Re: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished
dami0101 - 2/24/2014 12:00 PM
Chaos used to sell a medussa that had cowgirl attached to the front of it. I don't see it in their product line anymore so it must not have been popular. I think a single blade is more traditional but like with most things it's about experimenting to find what works for you and what you are more confident in.
Posted 2/24/2014 10:30 PM (#693929 - in reply to #693761) Subject: Re: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
Posts: 364
Location: Central Wisconsin
Threw double fluted indiana sixes in front of a mini Medusa for pike in lac suel and had good luck. For reg dawgs and dussas I have a single mag 8 and single mag 10. No bites yet but straight retrieve they thump pretty well.
Posted 2/24/2014 10:44 PM (#693932 - in reply to #693679) Subject: Re: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
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Location: WI
Yeah single blade gives a nice thump. I like a 10+ blade. Made a dozer out of a TI booty tail this winter. Can't wait to try it this year. I believe that's a #15 Colorado.
Posted 2/25/2014 6:46 AM (#693953 - in reply to #693679) Subject: Re: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
Posts: 166
Location: Merrill, Wisconsin
I know a guy who takes bucktail wire, makes a 3" section with one end being a split ring to attach to the bait and the top side being a straight loop to tie your line too. He used a single blade usually a 8/9 colarado. He only uses it at the dams when trees a lot of current so the bulldawg can throw off more vibration... I'll try to get a picture...
Posted 2/26/2014 9:51 AM (#694284 - in reply to #693679) Subject: RE: BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits
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Taking the bucktail section off of a Mepps Musky Killer and using the blade and body from the Musky Killer and adding it to the front of a bulldawg works pretty well. I put one on a shallow bulldawg and it adds that extra thump fish seem to crave. Also by putting it on a shallow bulldawg allows it to be used for a variety of applications and conditions.
BullDozer or blades in front of rubber baits