myst Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Do you guys think Rapala is the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I havent used Rapala in yrs ,I always get em good on Mepps,lucky strike ,jig,my new muskie fav is the turbo jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfighter Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Jigs on grubs and tubs and spoons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Do you guys think Rapala is the best? I am not sure about the best, but the flo-orange J-7 has caught me more variety of fish than any other lure I have ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Mepps and my own spinners catch me more fish then anythign else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyedreamer Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 if i told you it would not be a secret so i say rapala lol happy fishing, see you on the water, walleyedreamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Jigs on grubs and tubs and spoons Tubs must be hard to drag eh? LOL J/K If I had to pick just one?????????????????????? Tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Soft Plastic Jerkbait for me. Probably 'cuz you can fish it fast or dead slow depending on the mood. Hookset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Rapala makes some good lures, that said I don`t use them often. Tubes, plastic worms, jig and pig, buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, small crankbaits. I use rapalas as a surface twitch bait and have trolled them at times, cast a small shad rap but not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I dont have one favourite lure for all fish but definitely have a favourite for each species Smallmouth Bass-- Watermelon Pepper Yamamoto grub-split shot rigged Largemouth Bass-- Purple and Black Jig with Purple salt crawpork Pike--Safety pin style Spinnerbait depending on colour of water will determine the colour I use Walleye-- Worm Harness with live bait Brook Trout-- Brook Trout Parr coloured EGB spoon size #2 Lake Trout--Blue/silver Little cleo tipped with a salted minnow tail Musky--- I have the most fun fishing Pete Mania's DOC but I have the most confidence fishing a Sneaky Pete or any other bulger double bladed bucktail. Resident Brown Trout- if not flyfishing I would have to say a Panther Martin Nothing else I really fish for anymore but it is Salmon/Stellhead season so if I wasnt drift fishing roe or flyfishing I would have to say hot shoting skunk Quickfish/Flatfish always seemed to produce fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I'm no pro, but my favorite lure is a Storm chug bug. Caught bass,panfish and even walleye on that one. Conditions have to be calm for me to fish a chug bug. In the river with current I'll throw a mepps #3 chartreuse/black, a blue fox #4 perch patterned or a spinner bait, usually white/chartreuse. In the pads I'll throw a weedless #2 hook with a worm weight on top and a purple ribbon tail worm (approx. 5"). In the Long Point back bays I'll throw a Cordell Ripplin Redfin blue/chrome or any perch patterned lipless crankbait. I have quite a few Rapalas, but I haven't got them to work as well for me yet. I've had mild success with a HJ-5 (silver), but I'm still figuring them out. I think it's more operator error than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Which ever one the fish is holding onto on said day........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Nuthin' brings in fish like live bait. Minnows mostly, sometimes worms, rarely leeches and frogs. Sheer numbers baby. I'm a fan of these most tried, tested and true lures of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 For some odd reason whenever I have a crankbait that is working well it always seems to be a Rapala.Husky Jerks,shad raps,broken back shad raps,x-raps and the flaoting minnow.All great baits,all imitated by many manufactorers.I think they may be the best on days when cranks are the ticket. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I'm a believer in the "lyman" saw a guy use one today and what an awesome action it had I'll definitely pick one up...oh yes I'm also a believer in the believer, although a swimm whizz will do in a pinch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 10" Jakes, 10" Jointed Believers, Jointed Depthraiders, Beaver Lures tri-spin Spinnerbaits, 9" Suicks, Topraider, Pacemaker, Double D's, Shallowraiders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Babies Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Do you guys think Rapala is the best? The "best bait" is going to vary wildly from season to season, and even day-to-day. For example, I caught bass on spinnerbaits all week, only to have to switch to a crankbait on Friday to catch anything. I really like Rapala minnows in spring for bass, although I fish a lot of tubes, sluggos, and a few other options then as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto_Angler Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 The best lure you have is your brain. A smart fisherman knows what lures to use on what days and in what conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Gotta be.....bottom bouncer worm/harness combo.....it will catch anything that swims & it has !!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 the best lure you have is your brain unless you've got some grey matter with a treble, not sure that fits the description of a "lure" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'm not sure what your real question is. If you are asking if Rapala is the best brand of crankbaits, in my opinion, they're as good as any, and better than most. If you're asking if a Rapala crankbait would be my first choice in all fishing situations, the answer is no. But if I'm using a crankbait I will probably start with some sort of a Rapala. Here's some other thoughts... You will often hear that something is just as good as the name brand product...When you hear those words, you might be wise to buy the original...grin. Over the years I have bought some lures that never caught fish...I have never had a Rapala that didn't catch fish...but I have never had one that always caught fish either...that's fishing...grin. Some lures, I've had were hard to keep in tune, they didn't run straight, or were easily knocked out of tune. I've never had that problem with a Rapala. Model for model, Rapala's seem to be a little more expensive than other brands, but each Rapala lure is tank tested to be sure that it swims properly before it's packaged...that has to be worth something. Most Rapalas are made of wood...I believe that wooden baits swim better than plastic ones do, but that's only my opinion, I'm sure there are many excellent plastic crankbaits too. In the past I have returned broken Rapalas to Normark in Oshawa and received replacements free. I don't know if other manufacturers do that or not... garry2r's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Years ago Rapalas (most models) were my #1 bait along with live bait... Tubes, grubs, and senko type baits mostly now and very recently Fin-S minnows...(I hope that holds true for tomorrow at Simcoe)... Edited October 1, 2007 by Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 my best bait is the wet one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Great response Raf. Nothing like keeping a lure wet for improving your chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 If I had to choose only one it would be a 1/4oz chart jig and minnow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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