landry

Wow. Nice fish. Big!!!!!!!!! Great job.

Not escort. Escape.

Almost every light problem I have had has been a ground issue. Clean and reattach the ground connection points and I bet it fixes it. My buddies escort has some wierd issues with his trailer and truck lights though so who knows.

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the compliments. I poured a ton of time into these over the last six months. Like everything it was harder to get the perfect action and balance than I expected and of course I learned the most from the regular design screw ups. For now I am selling small quantities to help cover my start up costs. I only have one of each mold so making large numbers isn't possible now. I have a friend who has Chinese manufacturing contacts and he wants me to run a large quantity too. Lol. But to be honest it's like an art project for me and I really got into it for the love of fishing and as a creative endeavour. I just love Heli-Dawgs and I wanted a paddletail bait with a spinner idea which didn't exist for musky. I have a couple evil plans for other baits too. I still have my wooden masters and may make more molds this summer.

Here's the finished product. They look great in the water - even though I got skunked on opener.

Thanks Outlaw.

Bait weights: Jig - 7.5 oz Shad - 6.5 oz I have videos of the baits in action but I can't post easily here. If anyone wants to see the videos just send me a PM with your email and I will send them to you.

Thanks danteiv.

Thanks Misfish

Thanks Musky Plug

Swimbait:

Last Fall, I posted a swimbait with a spinner blade that I poured at home. It was rudimentary but worked great and got me one especially fat 46" musky last Fall. I have spent the winter making molds of other baits and an improved mold of my swimbait. I will likely post some in the classified section but a few guys expressed some interest in the swimbait last Fall. If anyone wants one the just send me a PM and we can talk colours, price... Anyways - jig is similar to Bondy bait with a heavier insert and .062 stainless wire. Action, balance and fatigue on arm is VERY similar to Bondy Baits - cause let's face it - he nailed it. Mine is more realistic and will be painted and can be custom ordered. The swimbait has a removable Colorado blade, is slightly bigger than a Shadzilla and will also be painted. It has a great belly roll and tail kick. The two baits pictured are just a taste - still need eyes and paint touches. The silver sparkle is WAY brighter in real life. Gonna look great with a white belly and darker or chartreuse back.

I put a bar of soap in mine. A friend told me the trick. Easy. Can't hurt any.

What lake did u plan to fish with this guide

If it's a Muskie trip and the guide you are getting's name is Pete then no worries. Just go with him. He will get u on Muskie and teach u the ropes.

Thanks. I kinda figured. Gonna stay home and make Muskie baits.

Was hoping to hit the Detroit for walleye. It's mud. Anyone been to Dunnville for cats yet? Has it started yet? And what do u think this rain will do to the river in that area??? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Landry

My friend has the stow master - same net - the hoop and foldability is awesome. The mesh tangles soooo bad. However at that price - greattttt deal. Wow. If u want u can always buy a replacement bag later. Good scoop.

Very cool Pete. Would love to see it. Don't have wfn

If your deck is high enough you can attach it on the sides with aluminum L bracket and then slide milk crates underneath the deck for support. That's what I do cause milk crates r great storage and they also make great muskie boxes with downspout. Crestliners decking is perfect height for this but not all boats are.

I think the 401 could be a great musky reel. I would consider one.

I think the 7'6"H premier is the perfect jerkbait rod. MH is too light IMO. I have a 7'6H (jerkbaits / topwater, 8'6"H (bucktails and swimbaits) and 9'XXH (big rubber).

I have very good success with the RC Stix knockoffs. But I swapped out the rings and hooks.

The carbonlites are very light and sensitive. I think most new rod "advancements" are hype to get us to do exactly what you are pondering.

I have the 301 curado. Great all around reel, smaller size than most musky reels, - durable, smooth and handles baits up to mag dawgs and #8 bucktails. #10 blades will ruin most reels eventually. I think it's a Good choice.