Your Favorite / Most Successful Muskellunge Lure??

Post by **wolfe** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 7:59 pm

Getting bit big time by the muskie bug. Even though I've only tangled with tiger muskies to date, I'm smitten. And the great pics and stories that roll in on here just get me going even more.

It's far too soon for me to choose my favorite muskie lure. I need to get some more experience. But I can say I've had a some success on a hefty spinnerbait with tandem willow-leaf blades (called the "SlopMaster") and also with the Bomber Long A.

I am going to be picking up one or two more lures before the season closes, but at the high prices, I don't want to waste my $$. So many intriguing names to pick from...."Squirrely Burts", "Believers", "Suicks"....

So if you had to recommend just 1 or 2 basic, but consistently successful, muskie lures to purchase as starters, what would they be? Would these choices be your favorites, as well?

THANKS!

W.

Post by **BBRich** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:02 pm

Red/Yellow Osprey bucktail has been the best for me so far.

Post by **Markus** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:03 pm

12IN Sucker.

Post by **BBRich** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:09 pm

Markus wrote:12IN Sucker.

Post by **wolfe** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:09 pm

Big Bass Rich wrote:Red/Yellow Osprey bucktail has been the best for me so far.

BBR,

is there a particular size, or is there just one?

Nice new avatar pic, by the way!

W.

Post by **BBRich** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:11 pm

Well I have the smaller size, I think it's 7 inch, but I prefer a bigger bucktail. However this particular color and brand has seemed to outproduce my other ones. Personally, I would go 9 or 10 inch. I think Osprey makes them in 5, 7 and 10

PS: thanks about the avatar, too bad I couldnt have a salmon in it with me!

Post by **joco** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:20 pm

my lures

TOPRAIDER,,,,,

black suick

jailbird,,,beleiver

spinnerbaits.......big one

firetiger jake

there so many,,,,,,,,but wen you atart to catch some fish wit some lures,,,,

all the rest off your stuff dont get wet to often,,,,,,,

take care and go get some big,ONE

joco

Post by **Markus** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:42 pm

Big Bass Rich wrote:this particular color and brand has seemed to outproduce my other ones.

Rich, I believe Wolfe is looking for muskie tips for real fishing, not Reel Fishing.

Post by **BBRich** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:52 pm

PS2 eh? Easy Josh!!

Post by **Italian 4 life** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:57 pm

8' beliver (jailbird)

10' beliver (blue makeral)

and a 6' pure white bucktail

Post by **Peppino** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:12 pm

Hi Wolfe,

Fudally's Hawg Spin, Grandma lures

Peppino

Post by RJ » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:17 pm

I'd say 50% of my fish have come off Believers.....8 inchers...

Colours.....Red/White...Perch...Skunk....

And of course a few hand painted ones....

RJ

Post by **SALMON** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:56 pm

RJ's spinner baits.

Post by **Gord** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:07 am

Lets see now.......................Lindy M/G Spinnerbait Blk/Silver
Mr. J Special
and of course...............12" Sucker Minnow on a quick strike rig!

Post by **Mr.J.** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 8:02 am

Definitly musky stalkers, I have the 9 inch bass that has been succesful, also have the fire tiger, no takers yet and another color, green/white, haven't used it too much so no takers either.

Big spinnerbaits, bucktail spinnerbaits will be following me around Sunday if I can beat the rain off.

I haven't tried trolling with the Mr.J. specials yet but sounds like a plan, but they work great casting.