Deep walleye, sailfish, pan fish, pike perch, seabream (sea bream), channel catfish, mullet, rock bass, rainbow, yellow perch, perch, king mackerel/king fish, skipjack, bream, tiger muskie/muskellunge, snook, kingfish, big bass, peacock bass, garfish, saugeye, surf perch, brown trout, walleyes and largemouth are the classic target when fishing the best minnow, but the lure baits works on a large number of species.

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What are minnow lures used for?

The term minnow is usually used for long, slender, lures that imitate baitfish, while the term plug is usually used for shorter, deeper-bodied lures which imitate deeper-bodied fish, frogs and other prey.

Do catfish like dead minnows?

Channel cats will also bite fresh dead shad, perch, bluegill used whole or in chunks as well as minnows and a variety of other dead and live baits. Natural baits are going to be a better option if your goal is to catch larger channel catfish.

How deep is too deep walleye?

Flat basins at 40+ feet can be productive for walleyes. The only problem with catching them that deep is that you usually can not release them because their eyes will be bulged out and their air bladders might be popping out of their mouths.

How do you target a sailfish?

Mesen targets sailfish with a simple trolling spread. He uses light trolling gear such as Shimano Tyrnos 30s with Tallus 20- to 30-pound rods. He pulls only four baits — one from each outrigger and two flat lines close to the boat. He prefers the swimming ballyhoo on the flat lines and skipping baits off the riggers.

How do you fish a panfish?

Effective panfish jigs weigh 1/32 of an ounce to 1/8 of an ounce. They don't gain too much weight when finished with plastics. The ideal panfish magnet kit is loaded with small baits easily threadable onto tiny jig heads. Finding an action that you like with jigs, itty bitty spoons and panfish crankbaits is your chore.

What bait should I use for pike perch?

Slim wobblers are the most traditional lures, but also weights, sinkers and double lures can be used. Pike perch are attracted by many colours. Dazzling tones or yellow and orange as well as pearlescent and light tones are all available.

What is the best bait for bream and flathead?

The best bait is fresh bait. Big bream go bananas over live prawns if you can get some, but fresh dead ones are nearly as good. Fresh fish flesh bait, like your striped tuna, frigate mackerel, slimy mackerel or mullet is also good bait for bream.