Minnesota walleye classics
A short tray of lures and rigs that have been in Minnesota boats for decades — Rapala, Lindy, Northland. Real Amazon links only. We do not invent a lure that is not on the shelf.
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A few lures that have been in Minnesota boats longer than some of the boats. Affiliate links go through Amazon. We do not invent Amazon listings or make up a bait that is not actually for sale, and we do not pretend a crankbait is going to text you back.
Spinners and cast days
Blue Fox Vibrax slots for the days you want something that flashes, ticks, and does not require a TED Talk.
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Open the guide →Northern pike spoons & spinnerbaits
Weedless spoons and Northland spinnerbaits for Minnesota cabbage, reeds, and the days a northern just wants flash.
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Open the guide →Muskie bucktails & big rubber
Bucktails and big soft profiles for Minnesota muskie days — honest about follows, light on fairy tales.
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Open the guide →Panfish & crappie jigs
Clam, Lindy, and Northland for Minnesota crappie, bluegill, and perch — ice and open water.
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Open the guide →Bass plastics & topwater for MN lakes
Swimbaits and a Rapala popper for Minnesota largemouth and smallmouth — weeds, docks, and those loud summer evenings.
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Open the guide →Brainerd-area summer crankbait tray
A short Rapala crank and jerkbait tray for Brainerd lakes in summer — weed edges, points, and covering water without inventing lake lore.
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Open the guide →Walleye spinning & jigging setups
Park Falls St. Croix Eyecon sticks plus mid-size spinning reels for Minnesota jig, slip-bobber, and Lindy days.
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Open the guide →Pike & muskie heavier setups
A St. Croix Mojo Bass MH spinning stick for northerns, Mojo and Legend Tournament Musky casting rods, plus a baitcast reel that can handle big line.
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Open the guide →Panfish light gear
St. Croix Triumph ultralight and Panfish-series spinning rods with a small Shimano Nasci reel for Minnesota crappie, bluegill, and perch.
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Open the guide →Bass spinning & casting for MN lakes
St. Croix Mojo Bass spinning and casting sticks with Abu Garcia and Lew’s baitcast reels for Minnesota largemouth salad and smallmouth rock.
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