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| im new to this fish..... dont really know what baits to use..
if anyone has suggestions of names brands and where to get it etc, would be great... thanks |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Welcome aboard. I'd suggest registering so you can use the 'search' function on lure selection, and ask any questions you can think of! |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Here's a video we shot at the Milwaukee Show that might help out a little.
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/watch.asp?id=783 |
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Location: NYC (and many weeks in MN during summer) | contact "Rollie and helen's" musky shop. They are located in minocqua WI. Beg them to send you a 2008 catalog. Not only do they list rods and reels, they list, with pictures, all the different baits, by category, you'd ever need to use. Furthermore, most bait descriptions will tell you how thebait is retrieved best.
In addition to also listing terminal tackle, (hooks and leaders etc) they have all the release tools you need. These are a must have, so before your first real day of Muskie fishing, you must have those proper tools.
After you learn the differences between jerkbaits and spinnerbaits, topwater and gliders, half the fun of being a musky hunter, is building your lure collection over time. This addiction is at it's most severe during the wintertime.
Good luck and welcome.
Randy
Edited by NYmuskyhunter 8/5/2008 6:57 AM
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| I am not an expert, but have been through the "just new to the sport" scene and perhaps can lend some insight.
Don't buy anything just because it is cheap. You might find it useless. On the other hand, don't presume that the most expensive lure is best. It might not be.
Don't buy anything that is oversize. To learn, you want to hook as many fish as you can. Don't go after Moby Dick.
I would concentrate on bucktails and crankbaits to start. These are the easiest to use; and effective. Later you can get into jerk baits, etc.
Bucktails: There are lots of them, but I like the Mepps Magnum Muskie Killer and Mepps Giant Killer. I like tandem tails after spring. Single tail in early season.
Blades? Silver for clear water. Gold for dark water. Tails: Black with silver; black, brown or yellow with gold. The Mepps Muskie Maribou is also good for shallow water--it rides high.
Crankbaits: There are many good ones. These are only preferences.
For shallow: 6" or 7.5" Grandmas or 6" Jakes (but downsize the hooks to #1 for action). Wiley's are also good here, but expensive.
For Medium depth: Believers, jointed or straight are a good bet for the money. I like 7". They can be trolled or casted. 8" Jakes are also good for trolling, but tend to hang up on the cast (unless you downsize the hooks a bit).
For deeper: Bucher Depthraider is hard to beat all around, trolling and casting. I like the jointed, but straights have taken a lot of fish.
Again, there are many cranks, these are just suggestions.
Crank bait colors: Don't get too funky. Firetiger is the wildest I would start with. Natural colors for clear water. Brighter colors for stained water. Perch is always a safe bet, but on any given day...
Try one or two topwater lures as well. The Topraider has taken many fish and is easy to use. Also look at the 6.5" Hawg Wobbler. Black is a good surface color, but on any given day...
Where to buy: Are you near a muskie shop? Look there. Or go to an outdoors store like Gander Mt. or Sportsman's Wharehouse. Or a general sporting goods store like Dick's. But don't buy unless you find what you are looking for. You can go online for exactness. Good selection and prices are available at Jackson Lures. They also move the orders.
Don't go out without an adequate net--it doesn't have to be an expensive one, but big enough to handle a big fish--gloves, and at least 8" pliers. You have to deal with the fish once you get it to the boat or shore.
Good luck. |
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| If I remember correctly, Rollie and Helens offers a package that cover you from rod and reel to leaders and selection of proven baits. The only specification you need to provide is the weather you fish clear and darker water.
I think they have 2 separate packages like this to choose from. One is obviously having a bit more then the other.
In all, the pricing of the package offers a bit of a savings. |
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| thanks alot guys thats a great deal of info any and all tips are welcome here because like i said im new... again thanks alot |
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