MN Basser

Do you add scent to the Fat Ika or any other GY baits??

I might be able to get a deal on a Fig Rig rod. Any experience with these??

Well, I'm new to Muskie fishing, but have been fishing pike for a long time. What would be a good starter rod for me?? Thanx.

Rod: Shimano Clarus 6'6" MH Reel: Abu Garcia Revo S #1. Rapala DT4 Crankbait #2. Terminator 1/2oz. Football Jig (Black and Blue) #3. Terminator 1/2oz. Double Willow Leaf Spinnrbait (Clear Shad) #4. Pro Tournament Snag-Proof Frog (Black) #5. Drop Shot

Yeah I was wondering about that. It seems like you get snagged up easily. The top single hook has a weed-guard on it for the Heli Dawg.

I know many muskie fisherman use these swim/jerk baits (like me) but has any body tried these for bass? I bought a couple and will fish them hard on bass when the season opens again. Any luck with 'em??

Could you help me out with Bass patterns?? These questions pertain to water temperature, time or the year, or day, and weather. -When are they feeding on Craw fish?? -What are the Craw fish color changes? -When do Bass seem to not be feeding?? Thanks for the help!!

I was looking at the Daiwa Baitcaters and they are pretty nice. Which is your favorite? I know the advantage is good, my brother owns one. Are the Tierra and Megaforce pretty good? Thanks.

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What are your rods you bring with while fishing? For me it's: 1. Shimano Clarus 6'6" MH Baitcaster-Abu Garcia Revo S 2. Shimano Clarus 6'6" M Spinning-Shimano Sedonna 3. Fenwick 6'6" MH Baitcaster-Diawa Advantage Include REEL as well!

Bluegill on a spinnerbait 13" Crappie on a spinnerbait

I've probably put over 10 hours in on soft plastics with no fish at all. I can catch 'em on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs, and topwaters. But not plastics. So what are your top 5 all time favorite/dependable soft plastics, and how are you fishing them?? Thanks.

I use a 5' Ultra Light for all panfish.

Thank you for all of your responces. Yes, I am using braid on my baitcaster. It's 30lb test.

I have an Abu Garcia Revo S series baitcaster. I am having a problem, when I cast, the line will go for about 30ft then it is like it catches up with it self, stops in mid air and goes down. I am pretty sure my brake is tight enough. Can someone please help me?? Thanks.

I just bout a big 'Strike Pro' lure with the live action. I also bought acouple small bulldawgs, the big bass size but I herd about good musky luck with it.

What is your favorite Musky lure? I'm trying to really go after muskie this coming summer, last year I had a muskie follow on a terrian bass jig and my heart almost leaped outta my chest. Also, could you tell me what other baits you use that are good? Thank you.

4" Yum Boogie Tails, Pearl with red tips

-Terminator Spinnerbait 3/8oz -Terminator Football Jig 1/2oz -All-Terrain Jig 1/2oz -Pro Tournament snagless frog

I will be fishing a lake this weekend that gets hardly any fishing at all because it's private. They love 3/8oz and 1/2oz spinnerbaits in the colors blue, chartruese, green, red, and a mix of all of them. I know there is really big bass in there and would like to know your favorite big bass rig on a spinning rod. The lake is about 4ft of water clarity, lots on reed bed, lillypads, and hydrilla. My other rig will be a large spinnerbait on a baitcaster. Thanks.

I use Terminator 1/2oz Firetiger spinnerbait with double willow leaf blades, silver and copper. I've caught over 25 Pike this year in 5 Days using those. I had the biggest follow of my life using that. I did the figure eight and he chomped the whole thing, but missed the hook because it is on the bottom half. If I could have landed him, he was going a have a Replaca of the wall!

I only have one brand, Terminator 1/2oz football jigs. I really like the real and action of football jigs. I use a Berkley Powercraw black/blue to match the skirt. I throw it in the 5' to 15' depths so far. I'm using a 6'6" MH Baitcaster.

Whats your favorite and most productive muskie lure? Thanks.

I'm using a MH 6'6" Baitcaster. Thanks for all of the input.

I bought a Heddon Super Spook Jr. and I can't walk the dog that good. Any tips?