Where do i get Muskie Spinnerbaits?

Post by **MuskieWannabe** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 7:39 am

After a very successfuly first muskie trip I've begun to look around for rods, reels, line, lures...you name it. I've picked out a nice rod and reel with some great line. But my main concern is where do I find those big spinnerbaits? I've found the big crankbaits but I can't seem to find those giant muskie catching spinners? Are they homemade? Is there a special dealer? Please help! I'm hooked onto muskie and need some hooks to go and find some more!!!

Post by **the walleye hunter** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:10 am

There was a few last time I was down at Depot du Voyageur in Vanier.

Post by **SkeeterJohn** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:31 am

Ed has a few muskie baits but remember he's mostly a bass store

Still i've bought a few baits there over the past couple of years. There's also a few online muskie stores.. one i know of is in Ontario and a few others in the states. Considering this area is prime muskie territory it's surprising there isn't more muskie gear sold.

Post by **Rideau_Lungehunter** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:51 am

Check out these guys ... I think you can get them to ship you stuff.

http://www.protacklemuskyshop.com

Post by **ady** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:55 am

MuskieWannabe,

I too have just geered up to start muskie fishing - expensive eh!

I found some of the big fudally type spinner baits at:

http://www.protacklemuskyshop.com/index.php

I even drove down there to see the store. The guy runs it out of his garage - great guy, plenty of advice, all good tackle not just the pretty stuff to lure the angler. However on the same note, I have lost a few lures while trolling deep, and the cost of replacement has me looking at making my own, I tie my own flys and muskie lures are really just a bigger version. I have heard of some River-Rat lures being made out in Orleans but can't find any links on the web. Good luck

Post by **SkeeterJohn** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 9:06 am

OK well if we're name dropping another good one is http://www.muskyshop.com

They'll ship usps if you ask instead of the extortionate ups.

Post by **Todd B.** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 9:44 am

Action Sports on St. Laurent Blvd. (Ottawa) had a few.

Post by **big-o** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:20 am

I think ED has some....give him a call....(613)774-2277....he has a pile of Muskie equipment

Post by **Trophymuskie** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:32 am

These are a couple of local guys making some of the best spinnerbait ever made. try these out for size, http://www.riverratlures.com.
You will save a travel and/or shipping too.

Post by **Lucster** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 1:01 pm

They also have some at Le Baron in Bell's Corners...I bought some this week!

They also have a big selection of other muskie lures too.

Post by **Shooter_** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 3:58 pm

Hi All,

I am about to gear up for Muskie fishing as well. Since some of you just geared up to, do you have any advice on rods, reels, etc.

Shooter

Post by **Floatinator** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 6:04 pm

Try LeBarons! The big spinners your looking for are called "Tandum spinners". I bought a few of them this spring. Hopefully they still have some in stock..........Mike

Post by **Mr.J.** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 6:22 am

If you are serious about using spinners and you have certain colours you really want and you just can't find shat you are looking for....then try making your own.

I got a 31 inch muskie this year (prior to derby start shucks) on a spinner I made myself. Wow what a feeling. I started making my own when I went all over the city to find the one that was catcing me a lot of fish but I dropped into the river and simply could not find again.

This winter I am hoping to make a big batch so I can sell them to make up the cost and have some for myself as a break even hobby.

Post by **Jigs** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 6:31 am

Bennetts Bait and Tackle in Smiths Falls has them

Mikes Trail and Tackle on hwy 29 S. near Brockville has them

Regards: Jigs