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Message Subject: Topwater tail prop
DJS
Posted 4/2/2006 2:49 PM (#185371)
Subject: Topwater tail prop


What is your favotrite tail prop topwater other than the TopRaider? I am considering a pacemaker but what else do you like?
SCSUMuskie
Posted 4/2/2006 2:56 PM (#185375 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop




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One of my favorites is a Lac Suel Turbo. Great topwater baits!!!
Pete Stoltman
Posted 4/2/2006 3:03 PM (#185376 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop




Posts: 663


Yes, Lac Seul Turbos are great and the mini did well for me last year too. Pacemaker is another good choice. Way different sounds between them. Get some of each and let the fish tell you what they like!
MuskyJay
Posted 4/2/2006 3:04 PM (#185377 - in reply to #185371)
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Posts: 734


I like Nimmer Swimmers, Musky Busters Low Riders and Stompers. Pacemakers are really good also. Almost every fish I catch on topwater is on a Low Rider.
muskycrazy
Posted 4/2/2006 3:49 PM (#185385 - in reply to #185371)
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Posts: 186


Location: Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Lee Lures Water Chopper is really nice, also got some custom ones that I am going to try out this year.
esox50
Posted 4/2/2006 8:02 PM (#185417 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop





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Other than a TRaider, go with the Stomper by Holcombe Tackle for an "all purpose" type tailbait.

IMO, what structure and types of lakes you fish should also dictate what you get. If you KNOW you're going to be targeting 50"ers (I know that's what we all want, but it's not necessarily a reality on some lakes) AND fishing big waves I'd say the Pacemaker would be my first choice. I also have more confidence in it being a big fish bait moreso than its competitors simply because of the amount of noise it creates and its large profile. However, I don't like the PMaker in calm conditions. I think it can be TOO loud sometimes. That's when I'd turn to a Stomper or TRaider. Just my .02 cents.
MikeHulbert
Posted 4/2/2006 8:15 PM (#185419 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop





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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana
Pacemakers and the mag. Lac Suel Turbos for sure.

Both are totally different, and can be used in different situations as well.

I would go with a big pacemaker and a mag Lac Suel Turbo.

Lee's Choppers are also very nice as well. Never used one yet, but after Lee tuned one for me in Chicago, I am I will have great success with this lure as well.
sworrall
Posted 4/3/2006 9:36 AM (#185474 - in reply to #185419)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
I have a couple Poe's Awakers, nice bait.
nxtcast
Posted 4/3/2006 10:07 AM (#185483 - in reply to #185371)
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1)Musky Busters Low Riders
2)Poes awakers With a Modifactions!!!!!!!
Bytor
Posted 4/3/2006 10:49 AM (#185495 - in reply to #185371)
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Location: The Yahara Chain
I will give the old Tally Whacker some love. I modify it to two hooks and it works like a champ.
Beaver
Posted 4/3/2006 11:18 AM (#185500 - in reply to #185371)
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The Big Pacemaker, definitely.
The LST, yes. That thing will come through some big-a$$ waves....and I mean "through" them.
Like the little ones too.
Beav
Reef Hawg
Posted 4/3/2006 1:14 PM (#185517 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop




Posts: 3518


Location: north central wisconsin
I'd go with a Rylure Tapdancer(original tail clicking tail bait). He'll make them for you in any size or color desired, and with either a brass or stainless tail piece(different sounds acheived with both).
jonnysled
Posted 4/3/2006 2:03 PM (#185526 - in reply to #185371)
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Location: minocqua, wi.
the supertopraider performs and rarely gets benched, but if it does i fish a mini (not the tiny turbo, but similar) custom and a pacemaker ....
bblack
Posted 4/3/2006 3:07 PM (#185530 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop




Posts: 80


Rylure Tapdancer can't beat it for a tail clicking bait.
MN fish love it.
just talked to Ryan Jinkerson, he has about 20 of them finished and several customs
give him a call he can custom make you anything you want.
715-213-2056

bblack
Beaver
Posted 4/3/2006 3:18 PM (#185532 - in reply to #185371)
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Got a picture of a Rylure?
Please?
k-bob
Posted 4/3/2006 3:21 PM (#185535 - in reply to #185532)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop




Posts: 605


Location: Marshfield, WI
there are two for sale on the trader board.
Krishna
Jason Bovee
Posted 4/4/2006 10:21 AM (#185636 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop




Posts: 55


Location: Nekoosa, WI
A Rylure Tap Dancer. An excellent bait. Just as Reef Hawg said, he can make pretty much anything you want as far as size and color. I was at his house yesterday and he's got a bunch done along with globes and custom creepers as well. Jason Bovee
CommonSense Guy
Posted 4/5/2006 12:12 PM (#185876 - in reply to #185371)
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Posts: 136


LOW Rider, Doc, and don't forget the Hawg Wobbler.
Superfly
Posted 4/6/2006 2:12 PM (#186058 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop




Posts: 7


My favorite prop bait is the topwalker as far as tail props go you ahve got to go with the low rider. by far the most exciting to watch. here is some video of muskies hitting tail props and a spinner.
http://www.fishfever.com/node/9
esox23
Posted 4/6/2006 10:37 PM (#186133 - in reply to #185371)
Subject: RE: Topwater tail prop




Posts: 267


Location: Right behind you (tap, tap) BOOO
Anyone have an opinion on the Salmo Turbo Jack? Seems like a solid Prop bait.

Thunderhead, TR, LOWRider, Awaker and now the Turbo Jack, I like all in different situations. The hardest thing is finding one that works for you on your home waters in the different situations.

Esox23
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