Ice Fishing Jig

[sanandjo]

Just wondering if any of you have heard of the ice fishing jigging spoon--The Crusher? It looks like a small rectangular spoon with gold on one side and different colors on the other side. We used it on Lake of the Woods and have purchased it in the Baudette in the past. Can't seem to find it anywhere. Any ideas???

[Matt Johnson]

I believe the spoon you're looking for is made by JR's Tackle... Crusher Spoon

[sanandjo]

Thanks much. That's the one. We have been looking for these since December! One posting and I already have the answer! Thanks. Happy Fishing!

[Northlander]

Great LOW, Winni and Mil Lacs spoon. Heck its good all over. If you like the Crusher try the smasher and the Flasher spoons.

[icehousebob]

I have about a dozen and a half Crushers of different color patterns. They're made by both JRs and Ivan's Tackle. I'm not sure of the business arrangement there. They're great Perch lures and I've had luck with them on several lakes. Unfortunately, rough fish like Crappie and Walleye are also attracted to them. They're good and heavy so they work great on actively feeding fish.

[icehousebob]

I just counted. I have 22 Crushers, counting the Flutter Crushers also. When I find a lure that works, I buy spares.

[Maker Of Shoe]

What size works the best for Crappies, Perch, and Walleye? I have never heard of this jig before. Would be interested on how you bait it and also the size you use.

[riverrat56]

geez I don't have any, but I did buy 4 of the same color and model Zara Spook yesterday, just in case.....

[basssmasher*]

Hey icehouse?? since when is a crappie a "roughfish"?? Last time I checked they were still gamefish

[hanson]

I think icehousebob has been spending too much time in the catfish forum.

[icehousebob]

Hanson, next year at the Cats on Ice, no beans and hot dogs for you!! Now about Crushers, they're a favorite lure of mine. They fish heavy and I have good luck using them with a stiff graphite rod and 4 lb. fireline. They come standard with my favorite hook, the Mustad triple grip, so I don't have to swap out hooks. Most of mine are the smallest size, which works for Perch, Crappie, and Walleye. Northerns seem to like them too, which is why I like to have spares. They can be used for light biters by taking off the treble and putting a three inch dropper with a single baited hook on the bottom. They're a good al-around lure when the bite is active.