Marmooska or Mormyshka

[JDawg]

What's the difference? I always thought it was marmooska but recently I found something online called a mormyshka that looked similar. Same thing, different name/manufacturer?

[RebelSS]

Both are correct, derivative is from the Russian word "Mormysh" meaning a freshwater type of shrimp. Later evolved to mean a large spoon used primarily for ice-fishing...now a loose term for many types of metal spoons for ice fishing. That's straight from a Russian friend who is an interpretor. (Plus I checked Wikipedia) I had always heard it as 'Mormushka"...always though that's how they spelled it, too. My relatives (and me) are Czech. A great question!!!! Takes me WAY back in years...!!!

[JDawg]

Wow, greater answer! So, basically it's the same. The 'mormyshka' I found was made of tungsten and was more expensive than the lead 'marmooskas' I've seen. Is it worth the extra money?

[Deitz Dittrich]

Depends on your fishing style. The tungston will fish heavier, and have better action. I have both. I dont notice that I catch that much more fish on the tungston. But they sure are nice when fishing deeper water, gets you back to the fish quicker without having to upsize your bait. I would say thats when I use the tungston the most.

[harvey lee]

I agree DD. I really like the tungstun ones when fishing deeper water as their drop rate is much faster. When I have a school of panfish below me, I like to get back down as fast as possible to keep the school there and feeding.

The others drop so slow.

[JDawg]

So when the fish is really biting and they're in deeper water, you'll probably think it's worth paying the extra dollars and get the tungsten ones I take it. Thanks guys!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Yup!!!!!

[harvey lee]

I totally agree.