Casting, what baits?

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Casting, what baits?

Post by kbkrause » Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:29 pm

As I've posted b4, I'm relatively new to muskie fishing and have caught all my fish trolling body baits. I have a decent (depending on who's counting :) ) selection of body baits, Loke, SSR, Wiley, etc... I would like to get out casting a little more and I am looking to add some casting lures to the tackle box. What should I get? I'll be fishing LSC. My rods are rated for up to 2oz. I just received the R&H catalog and the choices are endless... :shock:
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Post by Muskie Medic » Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:13 am

9 inch grannies, bulldawgs, bucktails to start..... :wink:

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Post by Will Schultz » Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:01 am

KB

Those SSR's are a good start.
You might also try:
9" Bobbie
Bucktail (brass blades)
8" Jake
7 1/2" Grandma
9" jerk Grandma
Magic Maker
Bulldawg
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Post by Kingfisher » Sun Jan 15, 2006 12:13 am

I have two very effective casting lures available here. The Talonz Little Claw Twitch version and our new P.M.S. (PRO MUSKY SERIES) . See them at www.fishall-lures.com P.M.S. lures will be there by June first,Kingfisher

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Post by FredB » Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:19 pm

Try to come to the MMA banquet..March 4th Lansing..There will be a good selection of "tested "casting" baits there ..including some custom Bobbies/ custom spinner baits etc..and can get soem first hand advice depending on type of fishing you like..and where/when you want/can fish.. (can impact colors/size/type of bait of course)

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Post by NSTAGATOR » Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:36 am

KB....your rods rated for 2 oz. are going to limit you to how much "LUMBER",you are going to be able to throw.I could be wrong...don`t have one in front of me..but most big sticks say 3.5-5 oz.??? I THINK...but not sure..

that would 86,magnum dawgs,Big fat jerks,etc...

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Post by Will Schultz » Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:46 am

NSTAGATOR wrote:KB....your rods rated for 2 oz. are going to limit you to how much "LUMBER",you are going to be able to throw.I could be wrong...don`t have one in front of me..but most big sticks say 3.5-5 oz.??? I THINK...but not sure..

that would 86,magnum dawgs,Big fat jerks,etc...

Dave
True but it also depends on the rod. My 8' St Croix rods are rated for up to 3oz. This rod throws a 6oz. mag-dawg like a dream!
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Post by NSTAGATOR » Wed Feb 01, 2006 12:20 pm

really............didn`t know that.......??? :idea: :idea:

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Post by Cyberlunge » Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:16 pm

Will, apaarantley Nstagator doesn't have much faith in the abilities of his "rod" perhaps he has some issues to work out??
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Post by chartertalk » Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:41 am

I will second Kingfishers reply on the Little Claws. They have a few different models and they catch fish and have a very durable finish.

One that has not been mentioned is the Rapala Super Shad.

I just picked up some Grandmas at Gander in Taylor for $9.
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Post by MuskyDan » Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:35 pm

Bob isn't that what Will meant when he said SSR?? Sometimes you can even find the Raps at meijers or dick's for like 5 bucks.

Mepps
Suicks
Jakes/grandmas
bulldawgs


easy to find at stores and combined probably catch more muskies in a season than all other baits put together.
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