Category: Musky Lures

Muskie & Pike Lures Built for Big Fish and Bigger Strikes

For anglers chasing the fish of a lifetime, DeLong Muskie and Pike Lures deliver unmatched power, durability, and action. Every lure in this category — from our handcrafted Bucktails to the redesigned Flying Witches and proven KILR EELs — is built in the USA using the same methods that have helped fishermen land trophy muskies since 1946.

Each lure is hand-poured, infused with natural anise oil, and tested by professional guides to ensure performance that outlasts and outfishes the competition.


🪶 DeLong Muskie Bucktails – A Modern Spin on a Proven Classic

Our Muskie Bucktails are unlike anything else on the market. Each one features hand-poured rubber skirts made right in Akron, Ohio, giving them a unique, pulsing action that no hair-skirted bucktail can match.

During testing with Aaron Pratt from Churning Waters Bait Service, DeLong bucktails landed 12 muskies in just six hours — proof of their effectiveness. Built with Mustad treble hooks, rubber skirts, and your choice of large or small blades, these inline spinners are perfect for both river pike and lake muskies.

  • Hand-poured rubber skirts for lifelike movement

  • Anise scent attracts more strikes

  • Mustad treble hooks for solid hookups

  • Available with small or large double blades

  • Field-tested and proven to catch more fish


🧙‍♂️ 11″ Flying Witch – A New Era of Big Rubber Baits

The Flying Witch is a complete redesign of a classic musky lure. Developed with input from top guides, it moves differently than any other big rubber bait on the market. Weighted in the head for a quick dive and unique vertical motion, the entire body of the Witch moves through the water — not just the tail.

With a Kevlar internal rig, two 6/0 Mustad trebles, and hitchhiker screw tail, this bait delivers longevity, versatility, and a presentation fish haven’t seen before.

  • Unique diving and fluttering action

  • 6 oz weight for easy casting

  • Hand-poured rubber body with anise scent

  • Tested and proven by musky professionals

  • Available in multiple colors and the 16″ Giant Witch version

🎣 Pro Tip: Use long pulls with long pauses — when the Witch falls to the side, that’s when most muskies strike.


🐍 8″ KILR EEL – The Musky Tournament Winner

The DeLong KILR EEL is a proven musky and pike killer — literally the lure that Gregg Thomas used to win the PMTT World Championship. This hand-poured bait is pre-rigged with an 8/0 and 5/0 hook setup and tied with an internal wire harness for durability.

It’s one of the few lures effective across multiple species:

  • Muskie: Work it hard and fast to trigger aggressive surface fish that won’t hit anything else.

  • Pike: Perfect for river fishing or open-water retrieves — a favorite in Canadian trips.

  • Bass: Slow roll it post-spawn for giant bass feeding on large prey.

  • Cobia: Its unique action and scent drive saltwater predators wild.

Every EEL is infused with DeLong’s signature anise scent, hand-poured to last 10x longer than standard plastics, and proudly Made in America since 1946.


🧩 Why DeLong Lures Catch More Muskie & Pike

  • Hand-poured and hand-tied for unmatched quality

  • Infused with natural anise oil to attract more strikes

  • Tested by pro guides and tournament anglers

  • Durable rubber materials that outlast ordinary baits

  • Designed and built in Akron, Ohio — Made in USA

FAQ 

Q: What’s the best DeLong lure for catching muskie?
A: The 11″ Flying Witch and Muskie bucktails are the top choices for musky. The Witch creates a unique diving action, while the EEL triggers strikes from fish that ignore other baits.

Q: Can I use these lures for northern pike?
A: Absolutely! The Muskie Bucktails and KILR EELs perform exceptionally well for pike, especially in rivers or Canadian lakes.

Q: What makes DeLong’s lures different?
A: DeLong lures are hand-poured, anise-scented, and field-tested by pros. The rubber skirts and body materials create a more natural movement than standard store-bought baits.

Q: Where are DeLong Lures made?
A: Every DeLong lure is handcrafted and poured in Akron, Ohio, USA, following techniques perfected since 1946.