MuddyWater Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 hello i was just lookin at the calendar and noticed musky action coming up and i wanted to try topwater for them this year. i have caught lots underwater but not many topwater the odd one while fishing for bass with a walk the dog style lure. with a nice paycheck comin up this friday i was gona purchas some big dirty lures but i dont really know where to start and they are expensive !! anyways any baits to try would be awsome good luck out on the wata! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I have good luck on the kawartha's with a good ole Zara Spook Magnum. Especially for the opener....I dont' find you need really big stuff. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Zara Mag Spook is good, I like Poe's Awakers they are kinda hard to find though. Bought a custom musky buzzbait, it's about 10x the size of my bass buzzbaits can't wait to give that a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Try a DOC , hughes river Top Prey ( not cheap), teasertail, topraider, dancin raider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Caught many musky on bass topwaters in Kawarthas, as soon as put larger versions of same lures on musky gear, i have landed no fish. Gotten many exciting strikes and fought some fish briefly but have zero hooking percentage. Had the most strikes on Dancin' Raider anyways. Good luck, ehg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 BigBlack Jitterbug, even the medium Jointed in frog or perch finish is good. Big Godzilla rubber Frog too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Like Crazyhook, I also use DOCS & Topraiders alot, but one of my favorites is a 10" jointed Believer cranked slowly along the surface, specially in the evening when everything is starting to quiet down. Favorite color is black with a white belly stripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I forgot about the classic! good call lew!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Lew, you reminded me that I need to pick up some more lures Jointed Believers are on the list.. I also picked up a TopRaider along with some Magnum Zara Spooks.. What are these DOC's you are talking about? Another WTD type lure? Edited May 27, 2008 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 What are these DOC's you are talking about? Another WTD type lure? Here's a pic of the Doc's Bill, you can get them at JB's and I think maybe BPS carries them too. Alot of top waters are too light and when a musky comes up from beneath them, they just knock them outta the way before they can grab them. The Docs have a bit of weight to them and the hook-up ratio is better than many others. They've also got rattles which I like as I think it helps to attract the fish in dirty or dark waters. You'll like that Believer on top too, just clip it on the shallow setting and crank it slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) hello i was just lookin at the calendar and noticed musky action coming up and i wanted to try topwater for them this year. i have caught lots underwater but not many topwater the odd one while fishing for bass with a walk the dog style lure. with a nice paycheck comin up this friday i was gona purchas some big dirty lures but i dont really know where to start and they are expensive !! anyways any baits to try would be awsome good luck out on the wata! Just make sure you have the proper release tools as well! -A good quality Muskie Net -Long nose pliers -Mini bolt cutters -Jaw spreaders Edited May 27, 2008 by Pigeontroller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hrm, I wonder how thos DOC's compare in weight to the Magnum Zara's.. They are pretty heavy and also have rattles. I'll drop by JB's and check them out. With this colder weather, I have a feeling 'slow' is going to be a key word for the June 7th opener.. You think the top water bite is going to be tough if the water temps are a bit cooler then usual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Two words....... CHUG BUG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hey Bill, the Docs are heavier then the Spooks I believe. I have had luck with Poe's Giant Jackpot as well. Same Walk the Dog style but seem to have a little more POP to them I find. JB's has both, have a look. The Doc's are plastic bodies where the Poe's are wood (the ones I have are). Spooks seem to Glide more where as the Doc's and the Jackpots seem to bob more in the water. Hey, it cant hurt to have one of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hey Mike, I've noticed a few WTD baits have 3 trebles compared to 2 on the Spook. I need all the help I can get Off to JB's I go again! You guys ever add a twister tail to the last hook on a topwater? I am assuming every little bit helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I have never added a trailer to a top water. I have however to about 80% of my bucktails when a standard bucktail is only getting follows. It has increased my follows to strikes by about 50-60%. Soon you will be broke Bill. I was just at JB's on Saturday and picked up a St. Croix 8' Glass Rod and I am ordering the Tekota online. I need to put a cap on my spending habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Sounds like you and me are in the same boat. Although, when we get out this year, we'll surely look like we know what we are doing!!! (Based upon the amount of tackle and rods we'll both have, lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Never fished the Karwarthas, but I throw the Top Raider quite a bit. Had a nice big blow-up on it last year, but the fish missed the lure. Would have loved to get a look at her. Edited May 27, 2008 by Rich Clemens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 You guys ever add a twister tail to the last hook on a topwater? I am assuming every little bit helps. try it and see how it affects the action. but i think with wtd style baits a rubber trailer would kill the action. drifter made jointed beleivers with a rubber tail. i'm sure those would work i think everyone covered the basics. wtd, prop/head spinners, buzzbaits. the only ones i havent seen mentioned are creeper style baits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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