The Banjo Minnow

DPD6030 · 03-17-2009, 09:13 AM

So I saw an adverstisement for the banjo minnow. My question is does anyone have this lure and does it actually work? Babe Winkleman endorsed this product so I am curious.

Scottw · 03-17-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

So I saw an adverstisement for the banjo minnow. My question is does anything have this lure and does it actually work? Babe Winkleman endorsed this product so I am curious.

I am curious about this too, I have seen it many times.

BryanB · 03-17-2009, 09:17 AM

its great but it sucks at the same time. The lures work, they will get bite after bite. The problem is the hook setup. If you try to set the hook the fish is gone. The fish basically has to hook itself. I got the set last year. I've caught some but lost more. I'd say you catch about 25% of the fish that hit it.

DPD6030 · 03-17-2009, 09:28 AM

But do you get more bite with this lure than others?

BryanB · 03-17-2009, 09:40 AM

So far I have gotten bits on 80% of casts. They work but it's not easy. I have only used them in ponds. Have not been out on a lake or river w/ em yet.

Tio Gato · 03-17-2009, 02:21 PM

Wow, you'd think they'd have that puppy perfected my now. I remember seeing ads on TV for the Banjo Minnow about 20 years ago! The front positioned hook means the minnow must be "inhaled or engulfed" entirely by the fish. (That's from the website.) The stop and go retrieve will help with that, but if you're after a species that goes for a tail hit from behind, I imagine you'd have to be awfully patient before even trying to set the hook.
Please keep us posted, I just moved away from the ocean and have to get some freshwater lures. Thanks.

marge796 · 03-17-2009, 02:41 PM

The banjo minnow is making a come back in many circles. Get yours while you can!

03-17-2009, 09:13 AM	#1
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	The Banjo Minnow So I saw an adverstisement for the banjo minnow. My question is does anyone have this lure and does it actually work? Babe Winkleman endorsed this product so I am curious.

03-17-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: The Banjo Minnow its great but it sucks at the same time. The lures work, they will get bite after bite. The problem is the hook setup. If you try to set the hook the fish is gone. The fish basically has to hook itself. I got the set last year. I've caught some but lost more. I'd say you catch about 25% of the fish that hit it. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

03-17-2009, 09:28 AM	#4
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: The Banjo Minnow But do you get more bite with this lure than others?

03-17-2009, 09:40 AM	#5
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: The Banjo Minnow So far I have gotten bits on 80% of casts. They work but it's not easy. I have only used them in ponds. Have not been out on a lake or river w/ em yet. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

03-17-2009, 02:21 PM	#6
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: The Banjo Minnow Wow, you'd think they'd have that puppy perfected my now. I remember seeing ads on TV for the Banjo Minnow about 20 years ago! The front positioned hook means the minnow must be "inhaled or engulfed" entirely by the fish. (That's from the website.) The stop and go retrieve will help with that, but if you're after a species that goes for a tail hit from behind, I imagine you'd have to be awfully patient before even trying to set the hook. Please keep us posted, I just moved away from the ocean and have to get some freshwater lures. Thanks. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

03-17-2009, 02:41 PM	#7
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: The Banjo Minnow The banjo minnow is making a come back in many circles. Get yours while you can! __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill