The Pikers Pit

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Lads I know plugs aren't in vogue these days but I've been using some old long forgotten lures these days and the Rapala Original floating is catching for me over most lures on its day. It's got me wanting to use more similar lures but much larger can you recommend plugs with a similar action to a Rapala Original floating but larger, in the 2oz plus weight range?

Nils Masters. They made them in large sizes.
Fladen had some huge crank baits too.

Creek Chub Pikie 3000P

The OPM Minnow:
The original Rapala Magnum:

Rebel did a 7" minnow, unsure of the weight but I have a couple that have been good catchers. Also the 7 " whopper stopper hellcat magnum... If you can find any.

Most 7" miinowbaits have a pronounced rolling action. The Heddon King Cobra has the least amount of action of any of these type baits that I've tried. If you'd consider a flat sided minnowbait then the Bradrock Molly Bait in 7" have a subtle action and is a fantastic pike catcher. The Cordell Redfin and Bomber Long A are also good choices.

Hi Paddy,
Ive got some redundant Long As if your interested?



Andrew, does anyone outside the US sell Molly's?

Mike J wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 11:17 -

Hi Paddy,
Ive got some redundant Long As if your interested?



Andrew, does anyone outside the US sell Molly's?

The Molly bait was discontinued a long time back Mike, must be 12-15 years ago.

Steve Le maitre wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 12:01 -

Mike J wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 11:17 -

Hi Paddy,
Ive got some redundant Long As if your interested?



Andrew, does anyone outside the US sell Molly's?

The Molly bait was discontinued a long time back Mike, must be 12-15 years ago.

Sounds a bit like me then.

Thanks Steve.

fergie68 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 10:12 -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE ... 3942195724

that sellers i.d. is perfect for the name of this post hahaha

Plugs... haven't heard that for a while Lots of minnow baits out there that'll do what you want. The Bucher 5" shallow raider is one of my favourites. Great casting/twitching lure and handy for shallow trolling.

FN19 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 12:12 -

fergie68 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 10:12 -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE ... 3942195724

that sellers i.d. is perfect for the name of this post hahaha

I hate that name showing up on my bank statements.

Thanks for the replay guys some great advice there. I have to say I'm really enjoying throwing plugs again

Fell out of fashion but I used to do well on the Bomber long A and Bomber Magnum.

Mike J wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 11:17 -

Andrew, does anyone outside the US sell Molly's?

I pick all of mine up in the US. There was a lot of blanks sold to lure painters so there's a load of colours kicking around. They come up on eBay and the musky forums quite regularly.

andrew_nagel wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13 2019 02:23 -

Mike J wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 11:17 -

Andrew, does anyone outside the US sell Molly's?

I pick all of mine up in the US. There was a lot of blanks sold to lure painters so there's a load of colours kicking around. They come up on eBay and the musky forums quite regularly.

Thanks Andrew.
My days of paying the EU import taxes/tarriffs are long gone.
If Donald does us a decent decent deal I will be happy to resume.

Best of luck for this winter.

DaveGreenwood wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12 2019 21:04 -

Fell out of fashion but I used to do well on the Bomber long A and Bomber Magnum.

Ditto that Dave - good lures.