lure types

[Guest]

There have been a lot of discussions about different lure typeslike the standard bucktails, crank, jerk and glide bait. But I haven't heard anything about using spoons. Does anybody use spoons? If so are you casting or trolling them?

Also I thaught that a giant sized Hula Popper or other type of "popping" lure would be a good bait over weeds, but have not seen one. Does it even exist?

Thanks,
Rob

[GullGuide]

Yes, there are a few out there. Gapen's tackle makes (or made) some sweet poppers. They look like a popR, but muskie size with a bucktail on the rear treble. I have not caught anything on these, but have not fished seriously with them though. They really make a loud pop on the water, which should work under the right conditions.

P.S- Just went to the Gapen's HSOforum and they still make them. You can order them there too.
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[TomWehler]

Hi people!
Spoons can Rock!
Right place, right time, there in nothing wrong with spoon fishing for Big Pike and Musky!
I use Large 8" Doctors and Trolldevels.
Gold and Silver.
In the Spring and fall.
Work great on BIG Pike.
Just something different for Musky and Pike in the fall.
Always look'en for an edge!
We have made a mean popper type bait out of old Pine Pallet wood.
Nothing fancy, but it works great.
6" long, 2" round, Black & Green with two 3/0 hook, carve out the front mouth until we get the PLOP, PLOP and Flip we want.
Slow and easy!

T.

PS.
I been to the Sprit Iowa place and it is really a HOT place to save on reels.
C3's, and C4's for under $50!
Look up Mrs. Henning!

[Guest]

There's a muskie guide in Wisconsin who also makes and sells lures. He's got some giant spoons (Wuzzie's Lures) that take big pike and muskies. Also, the large Johnson silver minnow with a red/white or chartruese/white Uncle Josh bass strip can be deadly -- In the weeds in Sucker Bay on Leech that lure will score.

[guideman]

Hey Rob,
I caught a nice 43" muskie, on a five of diamonds last season. I also throw hammered siver and copper spoons, in the right situations.
I have an 8" popper that has some great action but I haven't taken a fish on it yet. I had a few follows and one blow up on it last summer, so I'm sure it will catch one some day.

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Terry Sjoberg
Ace guide service.
Beautiful Lake Vermilion.
aceguideservice.com

[Guest]

I also have the five of diamonds, haven't had success with it yet. Also have the red/white and black/white Husky Daredevils. I haven't had any success with using spoons for muskies or large northerns.

I have caught a lot of northerns up to 32" (and countless hammerhandles) casting smaller Daredevils, Johnson Silver Minnow and a Red-Eye-Wiggler. Wish I could find lager Red-Eye-Wigglers. I'll also have to look for the Gapen's popper.

I just recieved a couple of the Roberts Rod holders from Bass Pro. Can't wait to mount them on the boat and troll some spoons or Jakes out in Big Bay. Would it be necessary to add some weights to the spoons to get them down to 8'?

See you at the show

Rob

[Zarkohl]

Robert: I have been scanning the internet for info. on trolling and found an article about spoons. I will try and find it and provide you with the address. This article discussed diffrent types of spoons and why some worked for trolling and other did not. I happen to have a large Red Eye Wiggler. (No idea where I got it). Its about 5 inches long and about 3.5 inched wide. Its bigger than my Gator and Troll Devils. This aritcle said that these large Red Eyes don't troll very well at high speed and are best for casting. I personally have never trolled with one, so I can't give you any in-site on if it true.

[Zarkohl]

Robert:
The article about spoons can be found at "www3.sympatico.ca/strike.zone/page4.html"

The Red Eye that I have is 4.75" by 2.5" and is called a "Red Eye Musky" Thanks for your post on trolling.

[Guest]

Incidentally, that giant muskie Red Eye spoon is also a great laker taker. Run it clean on the bottom (wire line rig) and you will nail some big lake trout in Lake Michigan or Superior (Apostle Island area).

[Guest]

I agree with the 5 of Diamonds and the Large Silver Minnow. These were the top two lures we used in Canada for 5 years straight. Also the old black and white daredevil. Seemed like the Johnson Minnows were most useful off the rock right up on shore or islands.

[Guest]

Casting a spoon is a great way to catch northerns. Its one of the oldest tricks in the book but it almost never fails.

warroadfisherman