First fish of the season

[ttabaleulb]

LOL I can see that. That fish is pretty much "girthy" from snout to tail.

[gfishes]

Wow! That is a monster. Is the Rig Boss a glider? Do you think people catch fish on smaller lures in the spring because thats what the fish want, or because thats what many people throw?

[Red Childress]

Yes, a glider.

IMO, I think the "smaller bait in the Spring" gig is for post-spawn females who are beat up and in need of recuperation which could make a smaller food item more attractive. Personally, I only use smaller baits if it appears the fish are turned waaaaaay off as a result of a severe cold front.

Just my .02 cents.

[Red Childress]

But I am also always chasing the largest muskie I can possibly find so using smaller baits is something I rarely do.

[gfishes]

I hear that. Nothing like targeting the big girls!

derailing a bit... Regionally sized lure patterns have always been fascinating to me. "People throw monster lures in Canada" or "that lure is too big for Ohio" etc. Even in situations where the natural baitfish are the same sizes in both locations.

[Red Childress]

I agree and have noticed the same thing. Kinda interesting.