Turbo Jack

One of the most exciting ways to catch monster pike and muskie is with topwater prop-baits and the Turbo Jack has set new standards in this effective lure category. The slim body shape permits better hook-ups, the ease of casting lets you fish it all day and the hard flapping tail will drive fish crazy. Salmo use state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques to build a lure several times stronger than wood and much more durable. In two sizes: the 18cm and the 13cm long Turbo Jack Jr.

Recommended for: Pike.

 

The best places to use the Turbo Jack are over shallows with lots of vegetation, not just near the bank but on off shore humps and reefs, the best locations will have varied depths from 0.5 - 4m. After making a long cast you retrieve at varying speeds so the Turbo Jack makes as much noise as possible, this is a good technique for river catfish as well. If you notice a predator following the lure just keep the retrieve going exactly as before and only set the hooks when you feel the fish through the rod.

model version length
(cm)
weight
(g)
hooks minimum
line (mm)
dives to (m)
spin / troll
TJ 13 Topwater 13 60 Two x 3/0 0.30
TJ 18 Topwater 18 90 Two x 4/0 0.40