top water

[David v Leffelman]

Joel
what top water bait do you use the most? I will be at lotw in sep and would like a little advice.
thanks David

[Joel Michel]

By far the Weagle gets the most water time for me. You can use it as a throw back bait, or even as a normal bait in your line up. I would also say that I have around a 95% hook up ratio with that bait. I have only lost a few fish that were hooked and then got off.

The other bait, especially if you're going to LOTW, would be a topraider. I've personally never been to LOTW, but have quite a few buddies that have been their. I would say those two baits would rock for you.

One of my buddies is up there as we speak, so we should have a good report when he gets back.

Hope this helps a bit.

[David v Leffelman]

Joel
I will be at grassy narrows on lotw starting the 13th. How did your friends do and do they have any advice? water temps are getting down around here, now that we got some rain this should help. how have you been doing around here? Thanks david

[Joel Michel]

Hey David,

They had a tough time up there with really strong winds every day. I'm not sure how many fish they got, but I'll have him post a report. Another great site to get info from is www.muskiefirst.com. Lots of good information there on LOTW (if you haven't been there yet).

Fishings picking up around here. Look for the night bite to really start rocking as it cools down. The daytime bite should be good as well. I'll try to keep some current reports up in the coming months as it's prime time on the lakes around here.

Good luck on LOTW. Let us know how you do.

[David v Leffelman]

Hi Joel
I have to cut trip very short due to family matter. I boated two fish 43 & 41 both on cowgirls. I love being up north it is so peaceful. I pick up a 37 on channel lake il on 9/30 on a cowgirl. she was on the west side in two feet of water. how have you been doing?