Gear

A few lures that have been in Minnesota boats longer than some of the boats. Affiliate links go through Amazon. We do not invent Amazon listings or make up a bait that is not actually for sale, and we do not pretend a crankbait is going to text you back.

Minnesota walleye classics

A short tray of lures and rigs that have been in Minnesota boats for decades — Rapala, Lindy, Northland. Real Amazon links only. We do not invent a lure that is not on the shelf.

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Spinners and cast days

Blue Fox Vibrax slots for the days you want something that flashes, ticks, and does not require a TED Talk.

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Northern pike spoons & spinnerbaits

Weedless spoons and Northland spinnerbaits for Minnesota cabbage, reeds, and the days a northern just wants flash.

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Muskie bucktails & big rubber

Bucktails and big soft profiles for Minnesota muskie days — honest about follows, light on fairy tales.

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Panfish & crappie jigs

Clam, Lindy, Northland, and a Bemidji JB spoon for Minnesota crappie, bluegill, and perch — ice and open water.

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Bass plastics & topwater for MN lakes

Swimbaits and a Rapala popper for Minnesota largemouth and smallmouth — weeds, docks, and those loud summer evenings.

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Brainerd-area summer crankbait tray

A short Rapala crank and jerkbait tray for Brainerd lakes in summer — weed edges, points, and covering water without inventing lake lore.

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Walleye spinning & jigging setups

Park Falls St. Croix Eyecon and Triumph sticks plus mid-size spinning reels for Minnesota jig, slip-bobber, and Lindy days.

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Pike & muskie heavier setups

St. Croix Triumph MH spinning for northerns, Mojo and Legend Tournament Musky casting sticks, plus baitcast reels that can handle big line.

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Panfish light gear

St. Croix Triumph ultralight and Panfish-series spinning rods with small Shimano Nasci reels for Minnesota crappie, bluegill, and perch.

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Bass spinning & casting for MN lakes

St. Croix Mojo Bass spinning and casting sticks with Abu Garcia and Lew’s baitcast reels for Minnesota largemouth salad and smallmouth rock.

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