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Rubber Worms, Original Floating Rapala, Johnson Silver Minnow, Dardevle Spoons Abu Reflex spinners Hula Popper , Jitterbug .Just some of the Lures I've used to catch Fish since my youth. Johnson…Continue

Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Jun 21, 2024.

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Some of my favorites I can't find anymore: Acme Flash King Wobbler Flutter Spoon, Manns Auger Tail Worm, Philips Crippled Killer, .....Continue

Started by John Sheehan Mar 27, 2024.

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Comment by John Sheehan on December 18, 2024 at 8:41am

Oh, good for you, Bruce. More satisfying!

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 18, 2024 at 7:01am

Hey John, I Have, but I also tie my own.

Comment by John Sheehan on December 16, 2024 at 7:10pm

Hey Bruce! Did you ever try the MT Hellgrammites and Nymphs? The Black and natural colors have caught for me in the past.

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 16, 2024 at 4:42pm

There is a big dam near where I live and it's pretty loaded with crappie and gills. You use to have to walk a long downhill decent to the lake and a long ascent back up. About 10 years ago they built, roads, allowed small motor boats, and built docks at the breast. It's become a circus during the crappie spawn. It was at this dam we first used twisters plain, and tipped with minnows. There is a  9-inch minimum. 

Comment by John Sheehan on December 16, 2024 at 9:10am

Thanks Bruce! Love using Mister Twister 1"- 4" Plastic Grubs! Especially on Hair Jigs or Spoons.

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 16, 2024 at 6:20am
Comment by John Sheehan on December 15, 2024 at 9:21am

Very cool old nostalgic fishing stuff , hey Bruce! Glad you enjoy! What Mister Twister article are you referring to?

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 15, 2024 at 6:49am

According to the Mister Twister article I was wrong. There were more than 3 colors offered and various sizes. Maybe I only shopped for the crappie size twisters at the time or the bass size didn't get to Pennsylvania until later. They worked as they were without tipping them with a minnow or other bait, although I also did that, too. Yellow ands white worked the best for me.

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 15, 2024 at 6:41am

Wow! This is a gold mine of info right down to the articles at the bottom. I remember when Mister Twisters were first introduced. The first colors offered were yellow, white and black, I believe. Awesome reads!

Comment by John Sheehan on December 14, 2024 at 5:49pm
 

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