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Gen #2 Manatees

$60

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Description

A huge advancement from its predecessor, this is a dive and rise that was made famous by shoreline angler Caleb Sorenson . The Gen #2 Manatee has a reputation as the most versatile and productive musky bait on the water. Engineered to be able to walk across the surface, rip underneath the water for fast action, or dive deep with the rod tip down, the manatee can cover a large area and attract muskies.

Fishing Profile

Best for
Musky, Pike & Musky
Techniques
Topwater, Casting
SeasonYear Round
CategoryRods & Reels

Field Notes

Use it when you want a versatile musky bait that can be worked from the surface into the water column. Walk it across the surface for aggressive strikes, then vary rod angle to make it dive and rise to cover more water and trigger follow-ups.

Pros

  • Highly versatile: can walk the surface, rip underneath, or dive deep
  • Covers a large area to search and trigger reaction strikes

Cons

  • Requires musky-style casting and control of rod angle to get the desired action

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