Great Canadian fishing lures.

Cal · #1 01-31-2013, 10:37 AM

I know in this part of the country everyone loves the Len Thompson spoons but I was wondering what other Canadian made lures people are having good luck with?

I've done pretty well with the Williams wabler in 50-50 pattern both through the ice and in open water, as well as their Trophy spoon in silver and red. Interested in hearing about some other peoples favorites.

Guitarplayingfish · #2 01-31-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cal

I know in this part of the country everyone loves the Len Thompson spoons but I was wondering what other Canadian made lures people are having good luck with?

I've done pretty well with the Williams wabler in 50-50 pattern both through the ice and in open water, as well as their Trophy spoon in silver and red. Interested in hearing about some other peoples favorites.

I love williams wablers... Probably my favorite brand of all time.

Hunter Trav · #3 01-31-2013, 10:41 AM

Canadian wigglers made by Lindquist Bros. as well as the other two types you mentioned...

chriscosta · #4 01-31-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Guitarplayingfish

I love williams wablers... Probably my favorite brand of all time.

good for all gamefish lol its true

JReed · #5 01-31-2013, 10:57 AM

Buzz bombs for trout!

fisherman420 · #6 01-31-2013, 10:59 AM

The 5o Diamonds is my all around favorite lure. Works wonders for all gamefish and you can fish the Len Thompson spoons so many different ways. I even convinced the boss to get some company hooks made that I designed and they work awesome!

FishingMOM · #7 01-31-2013, 11:17 AM

I heard a rumour that the lures BBJ work like no ones business.
Best part is they are Made by someone we can trust here in Alberta

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=164196

Safety D · #8 01-31-2013, 11:18 AM

Lucky strike half wave spoon is one of my favorites.

Cal · #9 01-31-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Guitarplayingfish

I love williams wablers... Probably my favorite brand of all time.

Great spoons but IMO they dont quite have the "all around goodness" of the Len Thompson. I do however love them because many Canadian lures, even the Len Thompsons, are simply a very good version of somthing that was invented elsewhere. Most of the Williams designs however are unique, IMO making them a truely "Canadian" lure.

Teamprotz · #10 01-31-2013, 11:57 AM

Favorite pike spoon was made in Manitoba , the Platt Wiggle Devil. Not sure if they are even in business anymore , but I would definitely like more in chrome please !

Benelli1 · #11 01-31-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunter Trav

Canadian wigglers made by Lindquist Bros. as well as the other two types you mentioned...

x2

Wild&Free · #12 01-31-2013, 01:33 PM

Gibbs, Coho and Kitimat spoons have always been dependable fall back options for me when salmon and steelhead fishing.

Big Red 250 · #13 01-31-2013, 02:13 PM

Waterhen Specials were made in Manitoba, were great for catching walleye in rivers, Lots of flash for fishing in murky water.

Esox · #14 01-31-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FishingMOM

I heard a rumour that the lures BBJ work like no ones business.
Best part is they are Made by someone we can trust here in Alberta

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=164196

They are ASSEMBLED in alberta, from seeing the components, the majority are made in china and the states. HUGE difference between assembled in Canada and made in Canada.

Speckle55 · #15 01-31-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitarplayingfish

I love williams wablers... Probably my favorite brand of all time.

agree

David

Cal · #16 01-31-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild&Free

Gibbs, Coho and Kitimat spoons have always been dependable fall back options for me when salmon and steelhead fishing.

Anyone use the Gibbs Crocs with any success? I bought a few just to try next year, a shameless rip off of the Krocodile spoons in every possible way so they should catch fish. I like that they offer spoons in the same size but with different weights so you can have deeper and shallower running spoons. An interesting fun fact, Gibbs is now owned by Len Thompson.

ELECTRIC FISHER · #17 01-31-2013, 03:36 PM

I am all about the Northland Buzz baits, They seem to work in every weedy hole I throw them in.

The Fisherman Guy · #18 01-31-2013, 04:08 PM

Lyman Lures

http://www.lymanlures.com/

I've caught a lot of fish on all sizes of Lyman plugs. Rainbows, Bulls, Lakers, Salmon and Pike. Great plugs, fun to fish and full of action.

Handmade in Kelowna, BC.

BeeGuy · #19 01-31-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Anyone use the Gibbs Crocs with any success? I bought a few just to try next year, a shameless rip off of the Krocodile spoons in every possible way so they should catch fish. I like that they offer spoons in the same size but with different weights so you can have deeper and shallower running spoons. An interesting fun fact, Gibbs is now owned by Len Thompson.

For many years Krok's, Cleo's, and blue fox all silver #2 spinners were all that I carried.

They are good but I prefer a Cleo in most applications. Put
Me on a big river and I'll bomb a Krok though.

Have only used them as a flasher through the ice.

nightcrawler · #20 01-31-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Anyone use the Gibbs Crocs with any success? I bought a few just to try next year, a shameless rip off of the Krocodile spoons in every possible way so they should catch fish. I like that they offer spoons in the same size but with different weights so you can have deeper and shallower running spoons. An interesting fun fact, Gibbs is now owned by Len Thompson.

I didn't realize the Gibbs were a ripoff, but I love them. The bright orange has rarely let me down when fishin the bow for bows! I have tried the Krocodile spoons without anywhere near the luck I get from Gibbs. I would say that 80 percent of my spoons are Gibbs and Len Thompson.....

BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES · #21 01-31-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox

They are ASSEMBLED in alberta, from seeing the components, the majority are made in china and the states. HUGE difference between assembled in Canada and made in Canada.

Actually no it's all made in Canada . And all my jigs and bucktails , large musky spinners are all hand made and assembled in Alberta , I gladly invite you for a coffee if you care to . Nothing to hide , only thing that I assemble that come per made are spoons .

The Great White Hype · #22 01-31-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitarplayingfish

I love williams wablers... Probably my favorite brand of all time.

My favorite as well. I love my Wabler W50 in Electric blue! Wild hook.

Also, love the bully... Its weight allows for long distance casts and it flutters through the water like no other.

Cal · #23 01-31-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

Lyman Lures

http://www.lymanlures.com/

I've caught a lot of fish on all sizes of Lyman plugs. Rainbows, Bulls, Lakers, Salmon and Pike. Great plugs, fun to fish and full of action.

Handmade in Kelowna, BC.

I bought a few of these at a garage sale a long time ago, back when Coal Lake was still a great pike fishery. I can think of a couple monsters that were caught on those things. Weird action, they didnt so much "wiggle" as "zoom around" in big side to side swipes, you could fish them like a popper too, the pike loved em.

The Lucky strike Pike minnow is another lure I've nailed some nice pike on. I had one where the lip got a little loose on it, it would periodicly break its regular wiggle and make a long dart off to the side. If you put that thing in front of a pike it didnt even have a choice, it just had to hit it.

Pixel Shooter · #24 01-31-2013, 07:52 PM

5 a diamonds pretty tough to beat, luv my Lyman plugs and panther martins..........

pikergolf · #25 01-31-2013, 08:01 PM

Williams whitefish spoon, the only lure pike are not allowed to say no to.

jeffrey929 · #26 01-31-2013, 09:37 PM

Pelican Lures

Cal · #27 02-01-2013, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pixel Shooter

5 a diamonds pretty tough to beat, luv my Lyman plugs and panther martins..........

I didnt know Panther Martins were Canadian, last time I buy a mepps!

Wild&Free · #28 02-01-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Anyone use the Gibbs Crocs with any success? I bought a few just to try next year, a shameless rip off of the Krocodile spoons in every possible way so they should catch fish. I like that they offer spoons in the same size but with different weights so you can have deeper and shallower running spoons. An interesting fun fact, Gibbs is now owned by Len Thompson.

I totally forgot about the Crocs, They've been first choice lures on the Morice for steelhead by many of my friends. Hammered brass with an orange stripe.

tacklerunner · #29 02-01-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

Lyman Lures

http://www.lymanlures.com/

I've caught a lot of fish on all sizes of Lyman plugs. Rainbows, Bulls, Lakers, Salmon and Pike. Great plugs, fun to fish and full of action.

Handmade in Kelowna, BC.

x2. Lost my last #37 last year to a Kootenay hog gerrard. Was my fave but they don't make it anymore. Purple scale on green, pink stripe on white.

shanks · #30 02-01-2013, 09:01 AM

good ol russian hook. Caught walleye, perch,trout and Jacks on it.