Tackle Week 2023: The best new lures for walleye, bass, trout, northern pike, muskies and panfish

Best Topwater

ERIE 115TW

The first time I cast the 4½-inch Erie 115TW, gulls swooped down trying to eat it. That’s because the ⅝-ounce lure sways in an exaggerated, 180-degree arc, resembling a struggling minnow on the water’s surface. Twitch it harder, and it’s a perfect dive-and-rise bait. And when you reel in, the bait stays just under the surface without blowing out, offering endless presentation options. There isn’t a bass in the country that will pass up this meal.

Learn more: Nishine Lure Works, www.nishinelureworks.com

 

Best Wakebait

ROZANTE PERJ 95F

How cool is this? The newest wakebait from Duo Realis features three segments attached by ball-bearing swivels, allowing the body to rotate and twist from side-to-side like a struggling minnow on the water’s surface. Equipped with three razor-sharp treblehooks, the 3¾-inch-long, half-ounce lure comes in five realistic colours. If this wakebait works anywhere near as well as the terrific spybaits from Duo Realis, watch out.

Learn more: Duo International, www.duo-international.com