Mantas

[g man46]

I was wondering if anyone could help me find a manta in the St. Cloud/Twin Cities area, maybe even Fargo? I thought for sure that Thorne Brothers would have them so I waited to the last minute, and found out when I called that they didn't. Also, has anyone had any success with them? I've seen them work on several shows, but haven't heard of any real life stories.
Thanks for any help,
Greg

[scalescratcher]

I got one of the 10"ers thru Rollie & Helen's last year. Had a few up but nothing in the boat yet. The larger bait I think will take a bit to get used to. It kind of feels like I'm tossing a VW Bug when I cast!

[muskymaster]

I have to give credit to the bait. I had a double follow one day on lake bemidji. two fortys came side by side following it in. talk about an awesome sight. Probably now one of my favorite side to side baits among the reef hawg or phantom. I think it's an easier bait to work then some of the common side to side jerk baits. when i retrieve it in, i like to leave a little slack in the line when i do a down ward motion. seems to make it move side to side more. Have to work with the bait for a little bit until you get it to work right. I've also had great success on the bait fishing reefs up in vermillion. stick with it

muskymaster

[RuKiddingMe]

Check with the Manufacturer, they maybe be able to get you one ASAP for a little extra fee. All of their contact info is on their HSOforum. www dot riverruntackle dot com.

I have yet to use one, but have been considering picking one up this year, seems all that have them really like them. I enjoy working a reef hawg and have had excellent action on them, I like the phantoms too.

SO MANY BAITS,,, SO LITTLE TIME!!!!

Why can't June 5th be tomorrow... C'MON...

RU

[guideman]

I have 5 of them and they catch fish on the Big V. Easy to work and the action is awsome.

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[Bursk]

Greg,

I was in the Northstar Outback pawn shop last weekend and saw they have some there - including the 10"ers. They are located across hwy 169 from Trophy's on the south end of Mille Lacs.

I don't remember what colors they had but it might be worth a call. Good excuse to head up to the pond anyway!

Bursk

[TomWehler]

Very Good lure.
Has it's time and place.
All run pretty good and have a time and a place.
You can get them to do some strange things if you tinker just a bit.

Got me six Stock paint jobs and six Custom.
Custom Musky Tom mind benders get chewed more, but mostly cause I use them more?

Fine lure.

T.

www.muskytomsguideservice.com

[JWB475]

I find the Manta to be an excellent search bait, however fish tend to get lulled to sleep by its action - if you mix up the retrieve and throw some erratic action in there, you will get more biters than lookers...

Of course, getting the fish hooked is whole nother issue. The Manta has to be one of the worst hooking percentage lures in the boat for me.

But, there is nothing better for finding the fish.