Minnetonka Muskies

[Tonka Boy]

Muskieboy,

Try Jackpots, Awakers, Tally Wackers, or most prop baits. I've had luck with all in the past. Darker colors with orange somewhere on the lure seem to work more often than not.

Hint: Incorporate pauses and irratic movements for best results.

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Tonka Boy

[TBone1]

Muskieboy; I was tossing a perch colored Jackpot. Granted I didn't have any hook ups it still thrills me to see a big boil or a follow. I did have about a 4 pound Slimey on a black and silver Jackpot Saturday evening which gave me a taste of what it's all about, but that was the only fish I caught. Tonkaboy is right about the retrieves. Vary your retrieves with pauses, and I find that a straight wire leader works best for better action and probably for a better hook up Good Luck

[muskieboy46]

thanks tonkaboy and tbone. I just might throw my jackpot sometime since i havent had any luck lately.
muskieboy

[Trailblazin]

Had a great day Sunday...42" and 45" on a Top Raider! On the same bait, also managed a HUGE 23" bass and a nice 35" FAT Pike.

Top Water bites ROCK!!!

[half2fish]

I hear alot of these top raiders. can someone post a pic of one or describe one and what they do? When i bought all of that muskie gear i got sooooo many differend types of lures and i dont know what half of them even are. i would really appreatiate it if someone could do this. thanks.

[RuKiddingMe]

Here is a pic of the top raider...

RU

[muskieboy46]

Would a Tally wacker work as good as a top raider? Or do i need to spend the extra 5 bucks for the actual top raider?

[Mat O]

IMO, all topwaters are good, but the noise that the Top Raider kicks out makes it the superior topwater lure. You may wanna stick with the others you have and just buy a Super Top Raider (double prop) for big water/waves/noise. Then you could have both. But I'm sure you'll eventually buy a regular Top Raider

[half2fish]

Yep i do have a few of those. Thanks RU i will have to try that more now. didnt know what that was called but now i do. i have about 5 or 6 of those including one that does have 3 sections with 2 of those blades that spin. I call that one the Triple Jointed Beefy Whampom. I like that name. lol.

[Tonka Boy]

Muskieboy,

I personally like the Tally wacker better than the Top raider. I know most will disgree, but I've just had better luck so far. You do have to work them slower with the bigger prop blades though.

[RuKiddingMe]

Another excellent top water prop bait is the LOW Rider, regular or magnum... The Magnum will ride better in the waves...

RU

[muskieboy46]

tonka boy,
yeah i noticed my tally wackers needed to be run SUPER SLOW other wise the whole thing started spinnin. STill i've only gotten 2 northern on them and not even a follow. Guess i need to keep chuckin them and pray

thanks

muskieboy

[Trailblazin]

Tally Wacker is a great top water lure on any body of water. Keep chuckin it....I threw a top raider for 3/4's one season a few yrs ago and got nothing until this time of year.

It is my confidence bait for sure.

[TBone1]

Trailblazin, Are Topwater lures effective for you thru out the year? I haven't had any action with them lately.

[Trailblazin]

All year long until November rolls around...If the top waters are not working, throw bucktails and spinners! I also like throwing a Believer too!

[Hugo]

Another good prop bait is the Pacemaker from Sennett tackle. Makes a clicking noise as it comes in that drives fish nuts.

Dave

[TBone1]

Thanks - The Believer came thru again for me today a 44" and a 46+ also had 2 good sized follows on Ernies on the outside edge. I fished Jackpots at dusk -nothing doin, but it's just a matter of time!

[muskieboy46]

What colors seem to be producing right now?

[TBone1]

Perch works best for me Muskyboy. We had 3 follows today but no takers. How have things been for you?

[TBone1]

Perch works best for me Muskyboy.Had 3 follows today but no takers. How have things been for you?

[muskieboy46]

i havent been to tonka for awhile but tried another lake thats close by. At tonka though i usually use a black bucktail. Never tried a pearch color though...
thanks

muskieboy

[Trailblazin]

I have not had luck on Perch on Tonka?
I like Black/Brown bucktails with gold or copper blades....White and Crappie colors work for me as well....

[TBone1]

I have'nt done well at all with any Bucktails, but have had action on Black Spinnerbaits with tandem blades tipped with a Sluggo. The jointed Believer has done best for me though and overall crankbaits in general have out performed everything else!

[muskieboy46]

Did something wrong today, only managed 1 follow from a 30incher in the last 15 minutes of fishing. Then talked to another guy who said he had at least 12 follows. I think something happened since the last time i fished their2 weeks ago. Any ideas?
thanks

[TBone1]

If you think you always going to do as well as the next guy you are wrong. Thats the way it goes. Also remember the exageration factor, I think all fisherman have it at one time or another. I do know that Topwaters are on. My buddy boated a 46 1/2" this morning along with a few blowups also.