First Lure
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First Lure
If you were to suggest a lure or two to someone just starting out in muskie fishing what would it be?
- Kingfisher
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I would suggest first a good Black bucktail with a Nickel blade and a tan perch twitch version Little Claw. I caught about 45 Muskies on those two baits this past year. If you were talking bout trolling lures an Olive frog and Coco perch Slasher in the jointed version. Kingfisher
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Hey Lureless !
I missed this somehow earlier ?? I would suggest sticking with a few basics until you build some confidence.
Minnow baits- Jakes are a favorite as well as grandmas also dont overlook the usefulness of good old Rapalas and the Super shad raps, decent prices and good results. Stick with silver/black, gold black, firetiger.
Spoons- An overlooked low priced effective option. I fish alot of spoons and prefer Daredevles. Good old red and white, crackle frog and chartreuse top the list.
Spinners- Hard to go wrong plus the bonus of other species, I like the Mepps marabou series and traditional hair tails in a multitude of colors. I would stick with these due to cost until you find a groove and expand into the much more $$ pricey mjusky baits.
KK
I missed this somehow earlier ?? I would suggest sticking with a few basics until you build some confidence.
Minnow baits- Jakes are a favorite as well as grandmas also dont overlook the usefulness of good old Rapalas and the Super shad raps, decent prices and good results. Stick with silver/black, gold black, firetiger.
Spoons- An overlooked low priced effective option. I fish alot of spoons and prefer Daredevles. Good old red and white, crackle frog and chartreuse top the list.
Spinners- Hard to go wrong plus the bonus of other species, I like the Mepps marabou series and traditional hair tails in a multitude of colors. I would stick with these due to cost until you find a groove and expand into the much more $$ pricey mjusky baits.
KK
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- Kingfisher
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used lures
Lureless, I have about 20 bucktails that are going to go on ebay. They are one season old. Lots of good hair and Ill replace any blades that need paint. 2 bucks each you want any? Mike and Michelle
Thanks
Thanks for all the info from everyone. Hopefully I can make it to one of the swaps at some point. I plan on joining MMA after the new year.
King- Thanks I actually have tons of bucktails. We made a ton of them two years ago when we first started the hunt.
Merry Christmas and Happy new year everyone!
King- Thanks I actually have tons of bucktails. We made a ton of them two years ago when we first started the hunt.
Merry Christmas and Happy new year everyone!