Fishmaster Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I no there is alote of Muskie guys on this site so i figured i would ask here ...has anybody ever tried these baits and are they worth stocking ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saumon Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 yup! effective jerkbaits that can also be trolled at high speed (7 mph) on short line in their weighted version (nice wide side to side wobble). My prefered colors were orange/black dots and chartreuse/black dots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 yup sledges work (for other guys, i don't use em) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 The Sledge is a great Musky bait. Garry2R's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmaster Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 What kinda price do you pay for these Baits ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) I've never heard of Sledge lures. I guess they must be more of a local bait to your area. Here on LSC Harvo's, Loke's, Wiley's are the musky baits of choice. If you have people asking for them then they would be worth stocking but if not I'd pass on them. Edited September 18, 2007 by Zib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Zib, I think it's the other way around. You guys on LSC run baits that are unique to your area. It's a unique fishery for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Zib, I think it's the other way around. You guys on LSC run baits that are unique to your area. It's a unique fishery for sure. I think all areas have their own unique baits, which I like to find & use on my own waters. When I'm on vacation I always make it a point to stop into the local B&T's just to see if they have any unique lures that I might want to try back home. Plus I always look to see if they have the old Rapala Shad Raps in chartreuse (no longer made) because that's a hot lure for walleye on my favorite lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I think all areas have their own unique baits, which I like to find & use on my own waters. Do you have a use for baits that dive 20-25'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 What kinda price do you pay for these Baits ... From what I hear, they are worth nothing and will in fact COST you to dispose of them. Tell you what, I'll come take them off your hands for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Do you have a use for baits that dive 20-25'? Not really. The only time I fish that deep is when trolling for salmon or jigging for walleye on the Detroit River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmaster Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 From what I hear, they are worth nothing and will in fact COST you to dispose of them. Tell you what, I'll come take them off your hands for nothing. CCM lol ..i was figureing on selling them for $18.99 i can get about 15 diffrent colors ..not sure if i wana stock them but i will do order's ...also can get another fine muskie bait called Big Fred Jerk Baits 9" in size ..im going to start fishing the Niagara River for Muskie this year and don't wana go out blind on Baits ...im also getting some 12" Deep Diven baits that will dive up to 45ft ..Fishmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmaster Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Do guys fish for Muskie 40 to 45ft down .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I've got a couple of sledges, the price you are thinking of 18.99 sounds about right. They tend to be less money than similar baits (ie suicks, bobbies). For Niagara you will want deep diving baits (hookers/jr, depthraiders etc) or baits you can drag (bulldawgs, twin fins etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Do guys fish for Muskie 40 to 45ft down .. It'd be interesting to hear an educated answer on that. All I've ever seen is 3' to 30' with the norm being 15ish feet while trolling and 3-20' while casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyBill Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 The Sledges had way better paint jobs when they were still made by Randy Shutt. I'll give you $25 right now for the pink one on the right, IF it's a Randy Shutt bait. PM me if you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I used them but with no success .. I have a half a dozen Big Jake & Grandma's painted the same colors and what a difference!! Old reliable for me... I fish Nipissing , the French and yes The Sturgeon [ where i get more & bigger fish] ..probably a situation thing right lure right place right time.. Who Knows?? Muskies are mostly unpredictable I think. A good variety is best . Don't rely on one lure alone.. This year so far I've done pretty good with a Calin's 10" twister tail...so far better than anything else for me... Unlike last year I was catching most on a firetigre Grandma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmaster Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 The Sledges had way better paint jobs when they were still made by Randy Shutt. I'll give you $25 right now for the pink one on the right, IF it's a Randy Shutt bait. PM me if you want... PM sent.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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