Author Topic: Laker Lures (Read 8084 times)

PGKris · « **on:** Jan 23, 2007, 06:40 PM »

I've got an idea of what some guys like to use, and I've got a few in my bag 'o' tricks but I'm always trying to pick up a few more ideas....
If you had to pick ONE lure/jig for lakers what would it be. Keeping in mind I'm not allowed to tip my lures with baitfish in BC. So the Swedish Pimple tipped with smelt or sucker is out. Have at it......
Kris

Master Angler · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 07:56 PM »

Its easy to pick just one here, I would pick a white tube jig, a big one.

deadsmelthead · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:02 PM »

Rapalas, Rapalas, Rapalas thats all nothing else

Master Angler · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:04 PM »

Quote from: deadsmelthead on Jan 23, 2007, 08:02 PM

Rapalas, Rapalas, Rapalas thats all nothing else

What kind of Rapalas do you like.

PGKris · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:28 PM »

There's a lot of rapalas

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:32 PM »

Quote from: PGKris on Jan 23, 2007, 08:28 PM

There's a lot of rapalas

yea really, there is a ton

im interested in trying to catch my first laker, so id like to know too

PGKris · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:34 PM »

Ya I've never got one thru the ice either......want to get one this week.

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:36 PM »

Quote from: PGKris on Jan 23, 2007, 08:34 PM

Ya I've never got one thru the ice either......want to get one this week.

im still waiting for the lake to freeze over good. There is only a handful of lakes in our whole state with them. Ive never caught on open water or through the ice, ive made it one of my goals to get one... if the ice produces good... its a big lake

PGKris · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:37 PM »

We've got enough lakes, we just cant get to them because of the snow! The lake I'm heading to takes a 1km hike through 4 ft of snow, I figure thats a piece of cake considering most of the other laker lakes are at least a 20min snowmobile ride.

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:39 PM »

Quote from: PGKris on Jan 23, 2007, 08:37 PM

We've got enough lakes, we just cant get to them because of the snow! The lake I'm heading to takes a 1km hike through 4 ft of snow, I figure thats a piece of cake considering most of the other laker lakes are at least a 20min snowmobile ride.

ouch, id do anything basically though to get to the ol fishing hole!

I wish I had a few closer lakes

O well

littleoldlady · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:42 PM »

PG, try one of Cabela's special pearl or silver/white 1 oz. bucktail jigs...even without the bait, they seem to get those lakers' attention.

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:44 PM »

would I have to change my size of the lure, if im going for fish 24-30" considering thats the only size fish in the lake im going to try? and do you tip the jigs with a minnow or anything??

PGKris · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:55 PM »

OK so I'm looking at this page

http://www.cabelas.C0M/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat410009&navAction=jump&navCount=1&parentId=cat20166&parentType=category&cmCat=null

Which ones littleoldlady?

Master Angler · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:00 PM »

Yep, you can't go wrong with bucktails either, that would be a close second choice for me.

PGKris · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:08 PM »

Pikemaster what size of jigs are you using now? For me, Less than 1oz is kind of pointless as I can't feel the weight on my rod. If you're going for smaller (hehehe sorry) lakers in that size range 1oz would be about the biggest you would want to go?

grumpymoe · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:16 PM »

you're absolutely killing me PGK.....made almost in your backyard from Campbell River no less....and made to fish without being tipped with any kind of bait....Grump

PGKris · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:19 PM »

Gotta love the cryptic flatlanders $:-\$ Grump I have no idea what you're talking about. The backdoor 'you should know what I'm talking about' thing is kinda cute but just come out and say what you're trying to say.

grumpymoe · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:24 PM »

nothing cryptic at all PGK.....its famous throughout North America...especially on saltwater.....but also for lake trout and other species....you should be able to figure that one out easily....Grump

Kyle_ · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:26 PM »

Quote from: PGKris on Jan 23, 2007, 09:08 PM

Pikemaster what size of jigs are you using now? For me, Less than 1oz is kind of pointless as I can't feel the weight on my rod. If you're going for smaller (hehehe sorry) lakers in that size range 1oz would be about the biggest you would want to go?

hey kris, he said 30 inch lakers..dosent seem like your getting lakers bigger than that

dont cut the guy down..

PGKris · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:29 PM »

Ya....which is why I have no idea what you're talking about. I don't know of any tackle companies located in Campbell River. I'm from the north. We try to ignore the south as much as they ignore us.

Kyle, a 30" laker is huge in NY. A 30" laker here is an average.

JJ · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 11:49 PM »

Quote from: PGKris on Jan 23, 2007, 09:29 PM

Kyle, a 30" laker is huge in NY.

Not in my book.

PGKris · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 11:50 PM »

Well, I'm just looking at past IS tourney results....as far as I'm concerned, bigredonice is one of the top for your NY group and I think the biggest he posted was a 33" laker.....

JJ · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 11:57 PM »

Bet I've caught more lakers over 30 inches in NY than you have in BC.

Many on 3/8 oz. jigs, no less. You don't always need a heavy jig.

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 05:11 AM »

Quote from: PGKris on Jan 23, 2007, 09:08 PM

Pikemaster what size of jigs are you using now? For me, Less than 1oz is kind of pointless as I can't feel the weight on my rod. If you're going for smaller (hehehe sorry) lakers in that size range 1oz would be about the biggest you would want to go?

lol yea thats the only size lakers around I think, I havnt used anything yet, just trying to suck up some hints. The spot I want to try also has some splake in it too, what should I use to open the door up to both fish at the same time?

dewyg · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 07:16 AM »

white tube jig, nothing else needed.

PGKris · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 04:49 PM »

Quote from: CAPTJJ on Jan 23, 2007, 11:57 PM

Bet I've caught more lakers over 30 inches in NY than you have in BC.
Many on 3/8 oz. jigs, no less. You don't always need a heavy jig.

OK we got your point.....NY has bigger lakers than BC

Picked up a white tube jig just for kicks.....I can't seem to find any decent bucktails in PG anymore so I might have to tie up a couple of my own.

holmes76 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 04:54 PM »

this is what i bought pgkris ....havnt tried it yet but im hopin

littleoldlady · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 04:55 PM »

Quote from: PGKris on Jan 24, 2007, 04:49 PM

NY has bigger lakers than BC

PG, You let him off way to easy!! And sorry I didn't get back to you about the bucktails at Cabella's..I couldn't get that link to work.

littleoldlady · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 04:56 PM »

Quote from: holmes76 on Jan 24, 2007, 04:54 PM

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this is what i bought pgkris ....havnt tried it yet but im hopin

PG...that lure that Holmes 76 just posted..that aeroplane jig...is what Sweetie uses and does really well with it!!

TGF · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 05:11 PM »

Gee things are really BUZZ ing in here....
I have tried white tube jigs but don't have as good luck as some have on other places on here.
Holmes and I would get along just fine jigging for lakers, I'd bring the squid though

Quick someone make that 8 inch hole bigger, he ain't gonna fit

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