What lures do you use?

[half2fish]

What lures does everyone like to use. I am new to muskie fishing and i seem to favor a top water jackpot lure. does anyone else use this and how good does it work for you?

[RuKiddingMe]

I have used the Jackpot and my firends do too, working a Walk the Dog bait is fun and topwater strikes really get the blood flowing. I have read and noticed first hand that the Jackpot has a low hookng percentage and was told by a few that the Viper has better action and hooks up better as well. So I bought one and I love the action over the Jackpot, but what I like don't mean diddly, the fish needs like it. I haven't caught one on it yet so i can't say about the hooking up, but I will say this, I'm going to use it till find out about hooking up...

Also try the Top Raider, Super Top Raider or the jackpots brother the Awaker, all are prop baits and all deserve a spot in every musky hunters box.

Ru

[squeedunk]

My first Muskie came on a Jackpot so I have been partial to it since then. The hardest thing about the jackpot is to keep the "walk the dog" rhythm going while a big muskie pushes up a wake behind it. Keep using the jackpot, it's a fun lure whether your catching fish or not. I'll throw in another vote for the topraider, another great topwater bait. Other than topwater I am a big crankbait fisherman. My biggest 'ski (53" X 30") came on a grandma crankbait so that is another lure I have a lot of faith in. I think it makes a big difference once you find a lure you have confidence in. If you find something you like throwing, just keep chucking it out there, the fish will come if you put your time in. Good luck and have fun.

[Cooter]

aj10 - Just curious if you use the weighted or unweighted phantom? Just last night a fishing partner tied a new one on just to see how it worked. He was frustrated that it didn't run deeper - the lure broke the water on every jerk. Any secrets to working them? They look like a great lure.

[Aj10]

Dont give them big jerks.Give them small jerks and then they will do the magic for you.

[Aj10]

I love top waters but my favorite bait is the phantom(crappie or walleye color)It walks the dog under the water and it also sinkse very sloly if you dont reel it.My 2 biggest muskie came on the walleye color it is a great lure!

[fishinmike]

I love using the phantom, its a great lure to watch the fish strike, seen some hits but havent landed one yet.

Im also a big fan of the pig crakbaits made by odyssey, largemouth bass and bloody sucker are the 2 that i have and they just look awesome in the water. humongous waddles!!

Best Wishes and Fishes
Mike

[This message has been edited by fishinmike (edited 07-16-2004).]

[TG]

I second the PIGS! Walleye color for me.

[Trailblazin]

Don't forget about bucktails, spinnerbaits, top raiders, crane baits and depth raiders!

[Fish-n-Freak]

Some of the lures I always bring with me are:

Jackpot
Phantom
10" Jake
Bionic Bucktail Spinnerbait
Eagle Tail Bucktail
Super Top Raider
Slammer Cranbait
Grinder
BullDawg

Then a random group of, lake and day, specific lures.