A lot of muskie guys including myself regularly cast and throw lures that range from a pound to two pounds. My favorite bait is a big rubber bulldawg lure that is nicknamed the pounder because it weighs almost a pound. I also throw a big swimbait that weighs a little over a pound. I do know some guys that throw the largest bulldawg lure made and that weighs two pounds, but that is more punishment than I care to endure frankly. As for trolling, two foot long crankbaits work well, and for live bait fishing for muskies, I never use baitfish under 20 inches long and even the small fish swallow it right down pretty easily and are certainly not shy about eating big bait. You could not imagine the tiny bass that regularly hit large muskie lures, so in my oppinion size should only be a deterrent if it is to hard to cast or work the lure. When I was marlin fishing I wondered why I hadn't seen anyone with really large lures ever fishing for them that way, but I guess now I have after seeing those babies. Those would be great muskie lures or lake trout lures for trolling. There is always a time and a place for all sizes and styles of baits, but I personally really like the big baits, because it doesn't guarantee big fish all of the time, but it sure can help. Here is one I got a few weeks ago on a giant bait. It was the biggest of seven fish that we caught in two days, all of which were caught on baits over 20 inches in length. Doesn't seem to tiring to throw them when they are working.

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