Best Lures for Tiger Muskie Fishing
Tiger muskies are a unique hybrid, blending the traits of pike and muskie into a formidable creature all their own. Although some lures and techniques for pure muskies or pike can work for tiger muskies, experienced anglers understand that the key to consistently targeting these beasts lies in using lures crafted specifically for tiger muskies. Below is a list of the top lures for tiger muskie fishing, proven through real on-the-water experience.
Dirty Dancer 7”
The Dirty Dancer 7” is designed specifically for targeting tiger muskies wherever they roam. With its wildly erratic action in the water, the Dirty Dancer captures the attention of tiger muskies both visually and through powerful vibrations. This makes it an excellent choice for casting along shoreline weeds, rocks, and structure.
The Dirty Dancer 7” is user-friendly, easy to cast, and operates simply by turning the handle, requiring minimal effort. It’s a top pick for anglers pursuing stocked tiger muskies in lakes with forage bases like trout, goldfish, shad, and pan-fish.
Recommended Colors for Dirty Dancer 7”
I recommend the Orange Tiger and Matte Tiger color patterns for fishing lakes and reservoirs stocked with tiger muskies. Both of these vibrant colors “pop,” making them stand out distinctly from other options and increasing their appeal to these predators.
Magnus
Tiger muskies love swimbaits, and the Magnus is the perfect choice for landing trophy-sized fish. Featuring a hard head and a soft, replaceable tail, the Magnus is built for durability, capable of withstanding the brutal strikes tiger muskies deliver. The Magnus swimbait is user-friendly and is guaranteed to put Tiger Muskies in the net.
Best Colors for Magnus
Colors like Wasteland and B.B Perch are proven winners for Tiger Muskies.
Bad Boy Bucktail
The Bad Boy Bucktail elevates the classic muskie and pike inline spinner with its finely tuned design. Time and again, it has proven itself a tiger muskie-catching powerhouse. Featuring custom Colorado blades and a natural skirt, the Bad Boy Bucktail stands out from the crowd. Simply cast and reel it in with a steady retrieve to put tiger muskies in your net. It’s an ideal lure for targeting shallow areas with weeds and other cover.
Top Color Choices for Bad Boy Bucktail
Classic color options like Hot Orange, Chartreuse, and Orange and Black are excellent choices.
Big Makk
You’d have to be out of your mind not to want a trophy tiger muskie on a topwater lure, and the Big Makk is built to make it happen. This tail-prop topwater is the toughest, most durable tiger muskie topwater lure available. Combined with its built-in tail ticker and custom paint jobs, it delivers explosive topwater action. The Big Makk is loud and attention-grabbing—cast it out, turn the handle, and let the lure work its magic.
Ideal Colors for Big Makk
Colors like Radioactive and Disco Shad are perfect for targeting tiger muskies.
Conclusion
If you’re aiming to catch bigger and better tiger muskies or just starting out, adding the lures from this list to your tackle box will set you up for success. Equipped with these and the determination to keep casting, you’ll have a trophy tiger muskie in your net in no time.
Quick Recap of the Best Tiger Muskie Lures:
Dirty Dancer 7”: Wild action, Easy to use, great for shorelines.
Magnus: Durable swimbait for trophies.
Bad Boy Bucktail: Perfect for shallow weeds.
Big Makk: Explosive topwater action
Cheers,
Steven Paul
Musky and Pike Expert
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