If you could only have 18 minnow baits, which ones would you get?

[Chad R]

I'm looking to burn up a $75.00 Cabelas gift certificate on some minnow baits for trolling. What ones would you get? Any special colors? I troll on the Great Lakes primarily with hot n'tots. I'm looking to use them for trolling in the springtime, I have a few reef runners, smithwicks, & rapalas. Are there any sizes & colors that you consider you must have for springtime fishing?

[T-Todd]

Deep Husky Jerks Blue/silver Black/silver Black/gold pretty reliable most times!!!!

[chamookman]

Chad- On the Great Lakes, don`t leave home without any Reef Runners in "Purple Demon", GREAT color. Also, don`t forget Yozuri`s Crystal Minnows, both the shallow and deep runners. In the color department add clown, firetiger to the previous post also. Have fun shopping! Bob WC#253.

[Dutchman]

I would add Smithwicks Rattlin' Rogues to the above list.



" Fishing is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope "

[Marble Eyes]

Original Rapala Floaters Model F13. GFR, SFC, Firetiger and Clown.

http://www.rapala.com/products/index.html

[bob oh]

wow, no way are you gonna get off for $75 :-)

[Gilligan]

Chad.. you nor your responders were specific to which area of Erie you fish. Color choice will vary depending where you are at.

I use just 2 style baits, Renosky Crystalinas or Reef Runners. Both have great action and are big Erie producers.

[Gary]

Bomber B15A Long A

[lost sailor]

i've had good luck with yozuri's pin's minnow-90. its a smaller sized bait but i feel that early in the year it matches the forage size. it also runs true at faster speeds than many minnow baits. my favorite color has been purple/silver.

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[fatboy]

DITTO !