The Beer Can Muskie Lure

One evening, Pappy was sittin’ around with some of his fishin’ buddies and began to explain his idea of the beer-can muskie lure. The idea came to him while observing muskies exploding out of the water to hit floating beer cans.

“The first problem one faces with the beer can muskie lure,” says Pappy, “is to make sure the beer can is empty.”

All nod knowingly in agreement.

“Once this is achieved, attach the hooks with small metal screws, then glue to seal the can and further secure the hooks. A similar procedure is used to cover the tab hole with a small aluminum disk with an eyehook for attaching line. The beer cans that I saw muskie hit appeared to be Budweiser, so that would be a reliable place to start. I think the LaBlatt Blue is fine color worth experimentation. Rolling Rock green is another possibility. After working with the primary colors further experimentation will be forthcoming.”

Fishin’ Magic laughingly says, “I’ve got a suggestion! Use the Bud cans for the "everyday" muskie; Maybe some trendy import brands for the "upper crust" muskies, and of coarse you'll need some Old Milwaukee cans for the "low rent" muskies. Oh, and you’d better call the patent office before some one steals your idea!”

Pappy replies, “Good idea, Magic. Now here’s the way to fish this lure: Wait until dark and then take the beer can with attached green meanie line out in a boat and throw it overboard with a casualness that would make the WCO want to arrest you for littering. Then row to shore while spooling out your line and set your pole high so as to keep as much line off the water as possible. Go home and get a good night's sleep. In the morning creep down to the lake's edge, hide in the bushes and watch your empty beer can float and bob. By now a few muskie have been attracted to the beer can's colors and have picked up the scent. The next think you know, a muskie strikes! Carefully pickup your pole, allowing the muskie to run with the line while savoring the lingering scent of beer. Then, when he’s goood and satisfied, set the hook! Now, the fight is on.

Everyone, chuckles in satisfaction, then they head off to start in making beer can muskie lures