Walleye Deep Crankbait
4.6(2,600)4.6 out of 5 stars, 2,600 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenThe crankbait Lake Erie walleye trolling runs on — it dives 18 to 22 feet on its own and the dive curves are published.
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Medussa Rubber Musky Bait
4.6(310)4.6 out of 5 stars, 310 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenA big rubber bait with four independently moving tails that can be fished fast, slow, or as a slow-sinking glide.
Check price on Amazon$45— Medussa Rubber Musky BaitPrice shown was accurate on 2026-09-01. Amazon sets the live price.
What's good
- Fishes at any speed — burn it, crawl it, or let it sink and twitch it, and it looks alive at all of them
- The multi-tail design keeps moving on a dead stop, which is when following fish eat
- Weight can be adjusted internally to change the sink rate for depth
- Nearly indestructible rubber; one bait lasts multiple seasons of pike and musky teeth
What isn't
- $45 for a lure, and you will eventually lose one to a snag on an Erie rock pile
- Heavy enough to require a genuine musky rod — an 8-foot heavy minimum
- The tails tangle around the hooks on a sloppy cast and you fish a fouled bait until you notice
We list the drawbacks because a recommendation with no downside is a sales pitch. If a cheaper item does the job on your water, the write-up says so.
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