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pin_drifter
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2008/08/31 03:25:08 (permalink)

Muskie

Whats everyone using we all know everyone has their favorites. So whats your hot lure for the gaint gators.......

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    ShutUpNFish
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/01 20:43:29 (permalink)
    LOL...Wiley Lures of course!  The one on the avatar was caught on a perch Wiley!
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/02 00:13:24 (permalink)
    Jerkbait, formerly made by windell, called the "Muskie Hunter" in chartruse perch, however that doesn't matter much because there is no paint left on it.

    Better too far back, than too far forward.
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    pin_drifter
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/02 05:57:46 (permalink)
    Seems the ones with no paint left on them are the ones that work better. Shutup i just bought a bass tracker 17 fter so i am getting back into the muskie thing. I never was into it super heavy duty, but the more i see the toothy critters the more gets my blood pumping. I am in the process having two custom rods begin built as we speak. A gentleman out of Wis, is building me a rods  called jaw breaker rods. Doing one in a 6 ft 6 xt heavy and a 8 fter in extra heavy going with 2 Tica caiman 205 reels, spooled with 80 # power pro. I don't know how much trolling i'll be doing as it boars me so i know i'll be doing alot of casting. So shutup i fish alot of the Allegheny river here in kittanning  water is stained have any suggestions for some lures that might help me get started for the fall. Thats my problem now choosing lures. You seem to know your shi! about muskie fishing any help or info be greatly appreciated.  Thats if you care to help out if not i understand. So if you like to shoot me a Im me in my box that be great my friend.                       Thanks     Pin_drifter

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    dealinsteel
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/03 08:47:04 (permalink)
    Hey Pin, it's not really a matter of what lure to use more so than knowing what colors are better on the lakes/rivers you're fishing.  You said the water was off color/stained so you may want to go with bright colors or black that stand out against the water color.  The clearer the water the more natural the color should be.  This can make a big difference on certain days, other times they'll just eat.  I make some baits and when I paint them I think about the lakes I fish and what kinds of forage are present...


    Red Bar Perch - a great late summer pattern when the water is off color


    Find me a lake without perch!


    Rainbow's are like hotdogs for muskies


    Carp are an easy meal for a big fish!


    Big oily Alewives = Big fat muskies!
    post edited by dealinsteel - 2008/09/03 08:48:10
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/03 09:19:15 (permalink)
    Perch j-13, Firetiger j-13, Perch Wileys, Perch Lucky Strikes

    thats cool as hell dealin, they look good man

    WWGRD

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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/03 09:37:53 (permalink)
    Thanks DB. I picked it up as a hobby a few years back and it's turned into an addiction.  I love to make baits, from tying size 24 midges to making 11" musky plugs.  It's always awesome to catch something on a handmade bait.  These guys troll up to 6 mph, and are made from basswood, hand cut and sanded to shape, carved gills, sealed, painted, and coated in 3-4 coats of epoxy.   
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/03 10:33:23 (permalink)
    dealin, do you sell them?  sure are beautiful.

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    dealinsteel
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/03 11:02:21 (permalink)
    I do sell them on a limited basis, as they are made to order.  If you're interested you can contact me through this site via pm or email if you wish.  Thanks for the compliments!! 
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/03 14:54:23 (permalink)
    I make some other sizes too, not just the 11 inchers.  Here's a few more:
     
    4" twitch baits
     

     

     
    5" Trollers
     

     

     

     
    And a glider
     
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/03 16:46:49 (permalink)
    dealinsteel those are awesome looking baits!!!  Fantastic job on them!!  You make an topwaters??  And as far as my favorite baits for esox anything musky innovations makes or joe bucher.  And you can't go wrong with j 13 rapalas and the new x rap shad in the 5.25 inch models, and the good old faithful F18 rapalas either.  Natural colors such as perch, silver, brown.  Firetiger has its moments too.
    post edited by avidangler - 2008/09/03 16:49:46

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    Deadbolt401
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/03 16:50:42 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: avidangler

    dealinsteel those are awesome looking baits!!!  Fantastic job on them!!  You make an topwaters??  And as far as my favorite baits for esox anything musky innovations makes or joe bucher.  And you can't go wrong with j 13 rapalas and the new x rap shad in the 5.25 inch models, and the good old faithful F18 rapalas either.



    You bet bud, once a fish gets above 40 or so inches, they do a number on the lures.

    Dealin thats one of the coolest things I've seen in a while, I bet catching a trout on a hand tied fly is sweet, I couldn't imagine the feeling you get, catching a Musky on a hand crafted lure.



    WWGRD

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    pin_drifter
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/04 19:09:00 (permalink)
    hey dealinsteel im me intersted in buying some muskie lures.

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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/05 08:52:44 (permalink)
    dealin, will get back to you.  checking with some buddies who fish for muskie.  maybe they will be interested. 

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    dealinsteel
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    RE: Muskie 2008/09/05 09:19:30 (permalink)
    Thanks for the interest guys!  I'll be on here or you can reach me by email at boss_schoss@yahoo.com  Thanks again.
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