Phantom Lures: First Impressions

In the past few years I have fished with a lot of great muskie anglers and they have all had one thing in common besides their love of muskie – they all had Phantom Lures in their tackle box.

Phantom Lures are high quality glide baits that are made in the good ole U.S.A. They feel like they are made of wood but are made of a solid, high impact polymer. The moment you lay eyes on these lures you can tell they are built to endure. Each lures is hand painted, covered with thick epoxy and assembled with heavy duty triple split rings.

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Tackle Industries Super Cisco – First Impressions

If you like the Super Shad Rap by Rapala, you’ll love the Super Cisco from Tackle Industries. The size and shape are very similar, but the Super Cisco is a little bit fatter. The front lips are also a similar shape, but the Cisco’s lip is a little bit bigger and fatter. Even the weight is about the same, with the Cisco weighing 1.71 oz and the Shad Rap 1.60 oz. Both dive to about 8 feet, both sport 2 treble hooks and both have through wire construction. So this is the part where you’re probably thinking that this is simply a knockoff of the Super Shad Rap, but you’d be wrong.

The Super Cisco really sets itself apart in the details. It has 3D holographic eyes, a built in rattle, can be trolled over 10mph and comes in a ridiculous amount of colors and patterns with fresh and saltwater variations! How many patterns? Try 42. Which as many of you know is the “Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything“. How many patterns does Rapala offer? 12.

Super Cisco RSC-16 SW-26

And in case you need another reason to try out one of these lures, here it is – they are only $9.99 USD each.

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Hogy Lures – The Longest Soft Plastic Lure…In the World!

The folks over at Hogy Lures claim to have the worlds largest soft plastic lure, measuring an epic 18 inches and weighing 3 ounces. It’s certainly the longest I have ever seen! I think this would be a great addition to my collection of musky lures!

Do you know of any longer soft plastic lures?

Check out more at Hogy Lures.

Hello New Jersey!

So its been almost a week since I arrived in the Garden State and I have yet to go fishing. I’m actually here in business, but past business trips have always been filled with fishing opportunities and this one is no different. I’m currently attending software training in Parsippany, which does have a few lakes nearby, but none are known for their fishing. Tomorrow morning I’ll be heading out beyond Parsippany with one of my fellow Muskies Inc members and we’ll be chasing the fish of ten thousand casts. Luckily my fishing partners knows the water here and we should be able to find some decent fish.

It’s been 10 days since I last fished, which is the longest span since April. I have every intention of making up for lost time! From what I’ve heard glide baits are producing – luckily I have a few with me!

Gearing Up For Muskie!

I’ll be heading south to the United states in two weeks. Its a business trip, but I’ll be fishing every chance I get. I’ll be in New Jersey, about 40 minutes from New York, New York and I have a lot of fishing options. My goal is to catch a muskie though, so I just ordered a few new lures from a Eastern Esox. I fished for muskie with the co-owner in back in June and he turned me on to a couple of lures that I have wanted to buy ever since, and here they are!

7.5″ Phantom Canadian Crush

6.75″ Magic Maker Silver Shiner and Firetiger

Its been a couple of years since I’ve targeted muskie in the fall, but luckily I’ll be fishing with a guy who knows the area well. As our own Shop grows, you will definitely be seeing pike and muskie lures like these, so check back often!

What are your favorite fall muskie lures?

New Rockstar Lures Are Here!

I’ve been spending every free minute this week preparing new lures. I’d fallen behind in some orders, but I’m finally caught up and was able to add some new lures to the shop. Heres a teaser of some new creations that will be on sale as soon as I get them photographed.