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Why these fit
These are both large bucktail-style musky lures built for topwater-adjacent, shallow-water night fishing with a strong thumping vibration and flash. For fall, when pike and musky often roam weeds, rock edges, and shallow flats, the slow-sink profile helps keep the bait in the strike zone without hanging up.
- Lee Lures 8/9 Double Boilermaker is a great choice if you want a slightly more versatile slow presentation that can be fished at any speed.
- Lee Lures 9/10 Double Boilermaker is especially good if you want a bait that can be crawled very slowly at night and still move water.
Technique notes
- Cast parallel to weed edges, rock bars, and shallow points.
- Retrieve just fast enough to keep the blades turning; at night, slower is usually better.
- Let the bait helicopter or pause briefly over clean pockets, then resume.
- Use a steady, controlled retrieve rather than sharp jerks.
- Keep rod tip low and maintain contact so you can feel the blades working in the dark.
When to switch
Switch to a different lure type if fish are refusing the thump, if the water is very cold and they want a slower fall, or if you need a more subtle profile in ultra-clear water. A smaller bucktail, glide bait, or soft plastic may outproduce these when fish are pressured or short-striking.
