Top producing lures

[walleyedude]

I was wondering what you guys would say the top producing lures for Tonka and LOW are? thanks

[Giant_Jackpot]

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[Esoxmn]

I think i heard something about spinnerbaits?

[dsludge]

The lure that you use the most often is normally the most productive one. My shoulders and elbows are in bad shape so I like to use Hawg Wobblers and other slow surface baits. The hawg wobbler is my most productive bait.

Although I do like the big double bladed spinnerbaits. Adding a 6 or 8 inch plastic to the hook can be useful.

Good luck.

dsludge

[Giant_Jackpot]

Dsludge is correct, after a while you just keep going back to your comfort lure. Some day I will figure out which one is my comfort lure!

[dsludge]

The top producer may also be the lure used for your fastest presentation. I cover a lot of water with the giant spinner much faster than with the hawg wobbler.

Comfort or "confidence" lure? You must have at least one for each set of conditions that you fish, don't you? My guess would be the giant jackpot.

dsludge

[guideman]

I have a group of baits that I will always try before I start digging in my box for something I don't normally throw much. I throw them more so they catch more fish, it's not so much important what they are , whats real important is that you believe in them.

I always have a black/silver bucktail rigged on a rod, no matter where I'm fishing. Many times it's the first bait I throw and I'll stay with it much longer than most other baits. The reason...it has always caught fish and the more I throw it, the more fish it catches.....funny how that works.

"Ace"

[Giant_Jackpot]

Dsludge gets an “A” for effort on figuring that one out!

[markkstanley]

For Tonka Troll big spinnerbaits - I like CJ spins - or a topwater like a Topraider or LOW Rider. Bucktails can also be effective. I prefer Eagletails - single hooks are better around milfoil and easier on the fish - but almost any one will work. Don't forget about adding a grub or a paddletail trailer. I just blast right over the milfoil and work my way out deeper. Easier than casting and you cover a lot of water. I have been trying Believers rigged to run shallow too but not much luck. Spinnerbaits are my go to. The trick is getting the color right. Black/orange or brown/orange follwed by white are my favorites. One last option is trolling Suicks - I don't do it but I have seen it work. And of course you can always cast the above hardware once you have nailed down a few hot spots. Jackpots are a great search lure but I usually don't get a hookup. Just have a spinner or maybe a bulldawg ready as a throwback lure.

[dsludge]

All seriousness aside, people say I'm a "master of the obvious".

Thanks for all the good tips and help. I can hardly wait for June.

Am I crazy, or is it just me?

dsludge

P.S. How is the "bucket-style" lure holder under the seat from the picture anchored to the boat?

[Giant_Jackpot]

The bucket itself is not mounted to the boat. After I cut the hole so the post could go through, I put the post in position and then marked holes so I could attach “L” brackets to the post. It’s the “L” brackets that hold the bucket down. I also installed some 3/8 inch plywood in the bucket on either side of the post just so I could hang more lures. The bucket was a pail that cat litter came in. I like being cheap when I can!

[delmuts]

hey dave ! that is one of those tips that make you go Hmmmmmmmm ! thanks del

[dsludge]

I've also seen plastic tubes wrapped around seat posts. Good idea!

dsludge