Fav Northern Ont lures . . .

[siwash]

Hey folks:

 

Heading up on Thursday to the Gowganda area (Lost Lake Wilderness Lodge). Seems like it's going to rain a fair bit.. Temps have cooled too... Fall is here!

 

What would be your go-to baits/lures given these temps/conditions up there? We will target SM bass, walleye and pike. I am thinking tube jigs, regular jigs, and Rapalas (diving or surface) in various colours.. Probably try some spinners too...

 

Thoughts? Any particular success in those lakes with a favourite lure?

 

 

Thanks!

Edited September 17, 2012 by swordfish

[gordy28]

Your list is solid

Adds from our recent trip north:

Worm harnesses (we liked the Northland ones) on bottom bouncers for walleye

Wacky rigged senkos for bass

Spinnerbaits for both sm and pike

[Rod Caster]

Rapala clackin rap for those structure-holding walleye.

Regular jig n grub combo for general use

Large shank, heavy jig head with 4-5" paddle tail swammer for pike (and walleye n bass)

[kickingfrog]

I really like Glidin' Raps and saltwater x-raps for walleye and pike. The glidin' rap is nice because for a good sized bait it doesn't pull too hard.

[siwash]

thanks for the input, fellas... might try minnows too

 

[siwash]

Forgot to ask - are wire leaders necessary due to the pike? I hate using them... and if we jig you cant anyway.. Anyway around pike teeth up there?

[Roy]

It's too bad you're going up so early. A few weeks later and you would not need steel leaders. Pike lose their teeth in late fall.

[capt bruce]

It's too bad you're going up so early. A few weeks later and you would not need steel leaders. Pike lose their teeth in late fall.

 

 

Ya got that wrong Roy its not Northern Pike that lose their teeth in the fall , Its northern women from Kapuskasing , lots of people make the same mistake but take it from someone who knows ,not Pike its the Kapuskasing babes .If you see a Kapuskasing women with more than 4 teeth in the fall ,shes not a real northerer shes an infiltrator from the south ..

Edited September 17, 2012 by capt bruce

[Stoty]

Xzone Slammers & Swammers are a MUST have for bass!

[northernpike56]

5 1/2" husky jerk firetiger

 

whacky rigged senkos for bass

[davey buoy]

I second the spinner bait, How about a 1/2oz white terminator. Great for bass and pike.The little extra weight can get you down lower if you need to.

[davey buoy]

HJ-9 & HJ-11.

 

Push yourself to catch fish without relying on live bait. It's much more satisfying!

 

Your exactly right! Over two years live bait free!.

[Joeytier]

Ya got that wrong Roy its not Northern Pike that lose their teeth in the fall , Its northern women from Kapuskasing , lots of people make the same mistake but take it from someone who knows ,not Pike its the Kapuskasing babes .If you see a Kapuskasing women with more than 4 teeth in the fall ,shes not a real northerer shes an infiltrator from the south ..

 

Just tie on a williams with a snelled cigarette butt.

[Grimace]

A lindy rig with a minnow can be absolutely deadly when nothing else works. You can cover a bit of water with it as well.

[TennesseeGuy]

It's too bad you're going up so early. A few weeks later and you would not need steel leaders. Pike lose their teeth in late fall.

 

 

A few will be losing teeth attempting to eat my Suick.

[brkygetr]

Jig and a minnow, drifting. Glow in the dark or white with 'red eye'. 1/2 ounce...keep the rod tip moving.

Deadly if you have the patience.

[Joeytier]

True, but you can always swap out the real deal for a Gulp minnow.

hah! No thanks. Gulp minnows work fine with an active presentation on a jig head, but free rigging on bottom? Wouldn't even think about it. Give me a big lively dace and hold on

[siwash]

Thanks for all the tips, guys... the only lure I rarely use on the list is spinnerbait.. Never caught much on them.. maybe needs more of a chance! I did once catch a walleye, of all things, on a spinner on Pigeon Lake. I think the smallies like the smaller spinners, no?

 

Thanks again..

 

Hope to post good results!!

[limeyangler]

thanks for the input, fellas... might try minnows too

 

 

is all you need

[Grimace]

hah! No thanks. Gulp minnows work fine with an active presentation on a jig head, but free rigging on bottom? Wouldn't even think about it. Give me a big lively dace and hold on

 

Agreed!

[Brettiop]

Thanks for all the tips, guys... the only lure I rarely use on the list is spinnerbait.. Never caught much on them.. maybe needs more of a chance! I did once catch a walleye, of all things, on a spinner on Pigeon Lake. I think the smallies like the smaller spinners, no?

 

Thanks again..

 

Hope to post good results!!

 

Spinner baits for sure need some more time.....Great pike/bass bait all the time!

 

white/chartruese

[Snidley]

Krinkle spoons. Found at Crappy Tire .

[camillj]

There's a reason they still sell Williams Wobblers after like 70 years

 

I personally like the gold/silver dimpled wobbler (4 - 6") depending on species ... caught lakers, bass, pike, musky (never pickeral though) ... definitely a go-to lure for trolling (either on downrigger or with a couple ounces of weight a few feet aead of the lure)

[Joeytier]

Wobblers definitely catch pickeral!

[lhousesoccer]