StriperAddict Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hey everyone. Im going to minnesota for a family fishing trip at the end of june. Im hoping to get some advice on what baits I should bring/buy to hopefully stick some nice muskie and pike. Any and all advice is appreciated. We are going to lake winibigoshish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Anthony, I don't have any personal experience on Winne for muskies, truthfully it's not known as a big numbers lake. However I have a friend who fishes there for big pike, he's not a swimbait guy, throws a lot of bucktails. Water is stained you will want bright colors. Pike in general like bright colors and will pretty much chew on anything. If you have the time I would consider taking a trip to Leech lake for muskies, it's also a big lake, hiring a guide wouldn't be a bad idea. I will be in Hackensack in the end of June, feel free to pm me anytime, maybe we can hook up, if nothing else I can maybe answer more questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Proven muskie lures, Cowgirls, bulldogs, Medusa's, any walk the dog 6" or bigger, big Whopper plopper, 8-12" suiks, any glide or swimmer 6" and bigger . That time of year muskies should be biting good, water temps rising , typically faster baits produce better. Practice figure eights. Muskies are notorious for eating baits at boat side, if so don't stop moving your lure for a while, they sometimes hang out below the boat and will come back for it. Baitfish patterns, perch, Cisco, golden shiner, carp/sucker. StriperAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Right on bro. I really appreciate the help. Im a fisherman and love to catch anything that swims. I really want a big muskie but a big pike would be awesome. We have 2 days of fishing so I plan on trying some of everything. Im sure I will hit you up again as the trip nears maybe I can get some info from your buddy on the pike bite. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 ...still bored at work. After further thinking, water temps might be getting to where the big pike go deep, I'd bring some heavy lead head paddle tails 6" or so. Hudds obviously would be good but they WILL get shredded eventually. Both pike and muskie really like cabbage. I will talk to my buddy for some decent spots for you to try. I can't emphasize enough that if you truly want a muskie go to Leech or Cass Lake, both are close to Winnie. StriperAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Thanks man. Youve been a big help already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lux036 Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Yup, I agree. Leech Lake will produce some big ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony mangan Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 If you have a jackall gantarel. Use that forsure because almost everytime ive used it in the past 3 weeks i get a 10 lb plus pike. StriperAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Hey Anthony have you been fishing lake winnie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony mangan Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have a small update, all of the pike/muskie I have been catching lately have all been on the very edge of the weed lines also on pretty big drop offs like 5 feet down to 10 feet they will be waiting there for small baitfish come out from the weeds. StriperAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Right on man thank you. Im getting pumped for this trip and was planning on hitting you up for some info before I go. I will still do that for sure. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony mangan Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 If you are looking for muskie too, i have the number 1 concentrated lake in minnesota with musky in it. Right next too my house hit me up if youre interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Wow thats awesome!!! We are going to lake winnie for 3 days. Rented a cabin and boats for our time there. Been told to go hit leech lake just not sure if i can make that happen. I will be happy catching any fish but a big muskie would be the cats ass!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassing305 Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Bring a couple wakebaits, Muskies like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thanks Bassing305! bassing305 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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