Summer · Updated April 2026
Best Muskie Lures
Muskie are the fish of 10,000 casts, and the right lure shortens the odds. Bucktails, double 9s, big glides, and topwater plopper-style baits are the four buckets. Most muskie lures run 8–14 inches — these are not bass tackle. Whether you're fishing the Niagara, St. Lawrence, or Lake St. Clair drainage, the lures here are the ones that move fish to the boat.
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Our Top Pick
Panther Martin
Panther Martin PMISR Inline Swivel Regular Spinners Fishing Lure Catches Trout, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Salmon, Steelhead and More.Panther Martin inline swivel spinner lure for steelhead, trout, and salmon fishing - eliminates line twist with integrated swivel design.
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Buyer's Guide
Bucktails for prospecting
A Mepps Magnum Musky Killer or Llungen DC9 covers water fast. Run them 3–6 feet down with a steady retrieve, then a figure-8 at boatside — half of muskie strikes come at the boat.
Glide baits for follows
When fish follow but won't commit, switch to a glide bait (Phantom, Hellhound, Suick) and work it with twitches and pauses. Glides are the close-the-deal lure.
Heavy gear required
A 9-foot heavy musky rod, 100-pound braided line, and a 130-pound fluorocarbon or wire leader is the standard. This is not optional — these baits weigh 4–8 ounces.
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