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flyboy1 · #1 09-05-2012, 06:02 AM

Im more of a Pike expert but my advice for MUSKY is to throw big baits for the bigger MUSKY... The bigger Musky will only hit things that are worth their time and energy which means throw bigger baits....

FASTEDDIE29 · #2 09-05-2012, 08:33 AM

Thanx fellas. That Greenwood lake dude is a character. Ive watched a few of his videos, he catches some serious MUSKY. I have quite a few Musky lures as it is, maybe its time to add to the arsenal. I havn't been up to Greenwood in 5 years, ill have to give it a shot this fall. TIGHT LINES!

Capt. Lou · #3 09-05-2012, 09:09 AM

A couple of guys I know use those rubber type segmented troll / cast look alike bait lures!
They mimic bluegills, perch etc life size! However looks like trolling gets the job done in late season , hard blow days gotta be best!!

bunker dunker · #4 09-05-2012, 09:44 AM

get a few big plugs like gibbs or dannys and troll real slow over weed beds and around points.you want that plug just under the water so it makes a wake.troll them back away from the boat.i like dark colors dark days light color light days.a nice slow wobble drives them nuts

catfishonthelake · #5 09-05-2012, 10:35 AM

Unless you're a troller, which I am not, a big jerkbait is tough to beat in the fall. Mag and SuperMag Bulldawgs are classic fish-catchers, just make sure you have the gear for tossing HEAVY lures. I personally prefer gliders with soft-tails that produce a sub-surface "walk the dog." That's what these guys ate in water temperatures below 40 degrees.

birddog · #6 09-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Try mountain lake in liberty, my son and his friend got 7 hits and landed 5 last week on size 5 mepps along the weed lines. The fish were between 8 and 13 lbs.

kcritch · #7 09-05-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by birddog

Try mountain lake in liberty, my son and his friend got 7 hits and landed 5 last week on size 5 mepps along the weed lines. The fish were between 8 and 13 lbs.

Are you referring to Mountain Lake just north of route 46 off of 618? Isn't that private?

Skunk City · #8 09-05-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by birddog

Try mountain lake in liberty, my son and his friend got 7 hits and landed 5 last week on size 5 mepps along the weed lines. The fish were between 8 and 13 lbs.

Very good to hear. I'll be making my way up there and to Furnace within the next two months or so...hopefully this weekend if the weather holds up

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