Just came off Harriet, throwing "Cowgirls" all day, just one follow!!! What is your favorite color and why ??? Boy is my arm is tired !!!

Gold on Gold, with the right rod & a power handle your arm doesnt get tired !

Muskies bite baits other than cowgirls.

I will ALWAYS have a Pink/Pink DB10 in my box no matter what... as for the rest... I dont really have a favorite but I often find myself reaching for DB10 that has black in it the most... Also, if those DB10s are new, I reach for them more often than the old ones... call me supersititous...

ssshhh!

2000.....the gold on gold DCG was a very good bait during Operation Muskie. It got the nickname "Ghetto Fabulous", and all you need to do is mention that to Steve Jonesi and watch his face crumple up!!

I like the Christmas Tree (Green/black skirt with nickel blades) the best. But what I have really started throwing and liking even more than the double 10's is the double 9's by Llungen. Awesome bait, works just as good as the double 10's, but pulls alot easier!!!!

Oh noooo........ I hope I didnt give away that Jonesi guys secret weapon!!!!..... Myself, I went the other way and I am doing great this year on the Super Model Cowgirl...... Of course Gold on Gold.....and all of my fish seem to be much fatter fish, must be the old "Bigger Bait Bigger Fish".... deal

2000 -
I've thrown the Super Model a bit this year but can't speak to any reall success so far - what retrieve have you found to be best - it always seems like even when I rev up the speed the blades aren't turning that fast - lately I've thrown the Showgirl more. Picked up a Dreamcatcher yesterday and can't wait to give it a toss.

Due to the colder temps this year I have been slow rolling almost everything and it seems to be working.... But on the other hand I have seen "lazy" fish and tried ripping them past and had a few turn on them that way... But you can only "rip" a supermodel for a few yards or so..... at least thats what I have found

I have a couple Cow Girls, a Whitefish(Thorne Bros Custom Color) and a Brown with Orange Blades. I haven't had any luck with them.

I have had some luck with Giant Killers, Eagle Tails and Bucher Tails. The Eagle Tail is an interesting story. The color is skunk and it is made with real skunk fir. After it has been in the water you can pick up a little bit of the stink.

MQ.........the skunk Eagletail is an awesome bait. Have done very well with this particular bait, especially on Mille Lacs, believe it or not. Don't know what it is, but the bait is just a killer out there!

2000......not a big secret and I don't think Jonesi is hurt. The bait got the its name after Steve lost a HUGE musky boat side on LOTW. Was a 52-53" fish, so he has a score to settle!!

Ghetto Fabulous,also known as OG(Over GOLD, from the movie "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka") has been a great bait this season for myself and a few buddies. I picked up all the materials from Thorne Bros. and twisted a few up. The only parts that aren't gold are the shaft, hooks and egg sinker. Speed has been key with this one though. Lots of it! Steve

Do you guys have a hard time hooking up/missed strikes with the eagle tails? I have a couple of them, but I'm not a fan of the single hooks.

To be honest, I have as many missed hook-ups on the double treble bucks as anything else, sometimes I think even more. The gap on the hooks at the barb is almost too wide and can prevent good hook penetration.

Eagle Tails and Lily Tails have been around a long time and they catch a lot of fish with the single hook.

With the cool down and the front I like the idea of downsizing a little, I'll be throwing a Lily Tail next time out.

What about night fishing during cold front n cool down? Big blade r still way to go?