Rapala Cranks on The Winnipeg River?

[Snag]

Hi guys. I'll be up in Canada in a couple of weeks. What are the hottest models of Rapala cranks on the Wpg. river? colors?

[chrism]

I have had success with most, but the firetiger husky jerk (don't remember the size #, but it is about 5-6" long) has been hot for me this year.

[Pat IA]

Try some Reef Runners, they were very good when I was there in early July and was the crank that the guides buddies I knew were recommending. Needed to get down to 25' to 30' for the big'uns!

[bill]

Hey snags

I have found over the years that clown works the best. In the early morning or close to dark trolling the clay banks works great you will have to do what we call longlining about 150' of line out.I use #9 shad raps. There is also a special color the pearl white. last year I had caught some many fish it straightened out my hooks. I use gamakatsu hooks also. That was up in big sand. I have also found in big sand that down riggers work great that time of year, The walleyes are down chasing bait fish and you can put your bait down also.I have found them down as deep as 30'. What dates are you leaving and returning? I myself will be leaving the 17th of august. Where do you stay?

Well lot of luck. There is a place called the bobbershop that carries the pearl white shad raps. But other than that I think you will have to purchase them in canada for I think $13.00 cnd
Talk to you soon Bill

[Sean]

blue tail dancer #9 and husky jerk blue with orange belly..

[DeeZee]

I am looking to go up to the Winnipeg river for my first time in October. Looking for the best map of the lake/river. Where can I find this? Also, any reccomendations for a bait shop near by as well. Looking at going to the Pine Falls area.

Thanks
DeeZee

[wallymarss]

If your thinking of Pine Falls, I would recommend waiting till fall, late Sept, early Oct when the action is fast and chances of a 14, 15#der is possible, where 6-8#ders are caught daily.

[Pat IA]

DeeZee go the link http://www.kenora-ontario.com/wpgrivermaps.htm and you can view maps of the Winnipeg.

[Snag]

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

[DeeZee]

Thaks guys,

I am going to be heading there in October for hopefully a shot at some hawgs. I was looking for some maps on Lake winnipeg and the river in the pine falls area. Thanks for the url, I did find LOW to be helpful as well.
If anyone knows how I can purchase a Lake winnipeg section map(s), Please let me know.
I appreciate all your help.

[bill]

I think if you give malcom a call at minaki marine he would ship them to you. I will get his number or try information. lol bill

[chrism]

DZ
There's a place here in Winnipeg that has Marine maps for the areas you ask for - they will mail them to you:

Manitoba conservation
Land info Division
1007 Century st
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Toll free# 1 877 627 7226

Good luck!

Are you passing through Winnipeg? I'm desperate for some Seafoam! Can't get it here.....

[DeeZee]

Chrism,

Be happy to bring you some seafoam, but it will not be until October, if thats ok?

Thanks to all for info and contact info, Looking forward to being there. If you see me there stop and say hi. I will be in a Warrior 2090 Back troller with a 125hp merc tiller.

Thaks again

[River_eye]

I second those reef runners. I just tried them for the first time this year and they've been producing some big fish.

River eye