Lakers ?

I like imitating small schools of baitfish. Such practices are common in salt water circles.

Not sure if legal. Check regs.

Looks awesome. I'm in. Only 1 hook I don't see what could be illegal about it.

BnD: "Looks awesome. I'm in. Only 1 hook I don't see what could illegal about it."

I assumed with only one hook it was legal, but I agree I better do some research before I shell out any money.

It resembles an umbrella rig which is not legal in Minnesota

shock: "It resembles an umbrella rig which is not legal in Minnesota"

When I read the Minnesota law, it appears that if there is a single hook then the umbrella rig, or the Alabama rig was legal.., but maybe I am interpreting it wrong....

It's legal. Just don't get caught. Lol

It’s hard to tell from picture, but the word ‘baitball’ sounds like multiple hooks and lures. Not legal some places.

walllee: "

shock: "It resembles an umbrella rig which is not legal in Minnesota"

When I read the Minnesota law, it appears that if there is a single hook then the umbrella rig, or the Alabama rig was legal.., but maybe I am interpreting it wrong...."

i stand corrected , i should have looked at the pic closer , i thought(i did not say assume LOL) the top 2 had hooks , ya that should be legal and a unique idea .

Remember when the fishing regs book was a tri fold double spaced pamphlet which was quickly perused? Now it's a massive booklet with endless amounts of nuance concerning zones and lakes and slots and which lures are legal and which aren't. It's irritating but the nature of the beast and will continue, ever more intrusive and demanding.

It is legal, it only has one hook, you may be confusing it with an Alabama rig which isn't legal in some states.

This lure has a similar attractive ability, but only the bottom bait, (about 20% bigger and slightly falling off the back of the school), has a hook, the three slightly smaller ones at the top don't have hooks, they, like the blades are used as an attractant.

This lure takes advantage of a predator's desire to break up a baitfish school and attack the ones that separate from the school.

Nomad

Walllee
Where and how much..?
Or would that violate rules.

Don't guess and make conclusions, that's how crap starts. It has one hook, it is legal by any law out there. It is not an Umbrella or Alabama rig.

yogi59weedr: "Walllee
Where and how much..?
Or would that violate rules."

I seen it at Dicks , but it’s in Cabelas also. Cost is somewhere in the $13, to $15 dollar range.

Looks to be legal. If you want to be safe go ahead and call them or email and ask.

Ordered a few today. I'll report back in mid June if their any good on SMB and LT.

mastertangler: "Remember when the fishing regs book was a tri fold double spaced pamphlet which was quickly perused? Now it's a massive booklet with endless amounts of nuance concerning zones and lakes and slots and which lures are legal and which aren't. It's irritating but the nature of the beast and will continue, ever more intrusive and demanding. "

So true.
Once regulations were for the most part the same statewide. Now with increased mobility of fisher people and modern technology fishermen on average are so much better fishermen. To easy to crop a population down.
The best known control of fishing pressure is probably access. Be it the BWCA or limited access on other lakes. Deep snow on lakes etc..
I have friends who work for In Fishermen Magazine and the electronic technology is still growing by leaps and bounds(yes I guess that is a different topic-sorry)

There are a few very, very good lake trout lures that I've never once seen anyone mention in any public forum. The A-rig is one of them. Nice find, and thanks for spoiling one of my secrets!! :)

carmike: "There are a few very, very good lake trout lures that I've never once seen anyone mention in any public forum. The A-rig is one of them. Nice find, and thanks for spoiling one of my secrets!! :) "

LOL....

For those that have fished with these style rigs.......

What depth do you feel the lure gets to while trolling?

Looking at the heaviest 1. I believe it’s 3/4 ounce.

I honestly don't know how deep they go when trolling. It depends on weight and the number of blades--the more blades, the more resistance, and the more lift you'll get. You can only use one hook, so if the rig comes with multiple swivels for attaching jigs, we just load it up with willowleaf blades.

Guys jig these things for muskies...You can try that, too, for lakers, though our hook-up percentage hasn't been as great, as they'll hit it but not get the hook.

That looks intriguing. I know I will buy it and lose it on the first cast or will be too afraid to use it :)
That could work well for smallmouth or northern s too.
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