*Hot Lure* Northland Fish Fry Minnow Trap

[ratherbefishing]

This is probably one of the most unique lures to come around in a long time, and I have received confirmation that it will be only be available at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Toledo (Rossford), Ohio.

This is a blade style lure that not only draws the fish in with a heavy vibration, but also mimics baitfish of several different species with a killer design. Each one has what Northland's people refer to as, Live Forage HD Technology. It's basically a High Definition photo of a Perch, Minnow, Blue Gill, Shiner, Chub, etc. That is embossed onto a blade lure that has been die cut to match the exact shape of the prey. It's suitable for applications year-round.

They have been featured in In-Fisherman's Ice fishing edition as one of the breakout baits of 2010-11.
You can also see them right now on Northland's Website:
www.northlandtackle.com Look under the heading NEWS RELEASES in the left hand column.

[davek]

Is it more a swim bait i cant seem to find it Dave

[ratherbefishing]

Moxie Minnow has the same visual appeal, but it fishes more like a Swedish Pimple or Buckshot Minnow.
The Fish Fry Minnow Trap is a blade bait, more along the lines of a Vib'e' or Cicada.
It's not to be confused with the Mimic Minnow, which has a solid minnow-shaped head and a plastic replacable body.

[davidhoheisel]

Its on the left side of the web pge under news relaeses. There is a few of them. It looks like the moxie minnow id like a swedish pimple and the other like a vibe but it does not look like it has the vibration. Mabe like a jigging rappala. We will have to see it.

[ratherbefishing]

See Northland's new Video in Ice Fishing Videos Thread!!!

[davek]

Thanks Ratherbe thought i had my arsenal set but I have to get me some of these much to the missus dismay

[Hillbilly]

i also couldnt find any info on the fish trap, just the Moxie minnow.
Im am extremely interested in the fish trap. I do alot of vert jiggin with various blade baits, and really wanna try these out.
Check that, i did find the Live-Forage release, but still no specifics on sizes, patterns, weights ect for the fish trap.
I seldom get to excited over new baits, but i gotta admit, i have been droolin abit over these.

HB

[wapak ice dawg]

okay after some long checking I found the bait, doesn't seem to be hitting the market soon and I was at bass pro sat. I didn't see it there but it might have been. My favorite bait to use ice fishing is the vibe  "e" with the aid of the vexilar I wont leave home without either.

[ratherbefishing]

They have sold the Mimic Minnow for a long time.

[davek]

Got em guys our cabelas had ice fishing days this weekend they werent there thurs but i went today after dropping the boys off at Sunday School and there were about 20 hidden low on a shelf, they didnt have a full asst of color thank goodness but i got a half dozen hopefully well be on ice tomorrow or tuesday ill let you know  how we do be safe Dave

[davek]

I got a chance to use the fish traps today,we were fishing 30-35 foot of water for about 4 hours, threw everything we had at them, got one little bite after marking fish all day. we did notice when I went to the minnow trap the fish would really come in I even spent about 10 minutes slowly bringing one up 15 feet with a fish following but no bite using the 2 inch Glow redtail. When i took the fish trap out of the water and went to a pimple or spoon or even  a jig rap we would lose the fish, as soon as i dropped the minnow trap back in the fish would move back in did this several times over the 4 hours with the same result each time, the fish would stay as long as i worked it and leave when i would quit, tried tipping them with waxies no luck. They seem to work hopefully it was just an off day for the bite. I also used the 3 inch Glow Dace chub with the same result. If anyone else figures something out let me please let me know I do believe it is a good addition to your arsenal. Dave

[ratherbefishing]

The lure seems to be living up to the billing. The action bringing them in and the look getting them to stick around sounds like a good sign! Please keep us updated on the performance from time to time.

I'm glad you're getting out!