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    Hey all,

    Haven't been able to fish, so I was reading some forum posts to satisfy my addiction. I've noticed a lot of love for trout magnets for bluegill. I've never used then successfully, other than reusing the jig-heads with micro lures. What color trout magnets should I try out when I order my next batch of lures?

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    I’ve used nothing but Bison color for bluegill since about 2010. Here is a video of the TM in action. My channel is full of bluegill videos and Bison is used 99 percent of the time. I will usually only have 2 colors with me…..Bison and Sow Bug.

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    On really bright days, I've had great luck getting bluegill and spotted bass on Purple Redemption. I took Alphahawk's advice on many points, and found that he is on the money about Bison color and pretty much everything else I've tried on his recommendation.
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    For what AH said. Another real good one fo4 me is Bulldog. Very effective on my stream. It may remind pans of a worm. Not sure but it works.
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    Never tried em but know many that swear by them. All I will add is that colors are a local thing and what works for me may not catch a fish on your waters. Just don’t load your box on recommendations but try new colors and see what works for you.
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    Which trout magnets do y’all use?


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    What are y’all doing for trout magnet storage?

    Leave them in the packaging until ready to put on jig?

    Throwing a handful in a utility/tackle box? Any concern of them drying out and being less effective?


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    Quote Originally Posted by TXPanfisher View Post
    What are y’all doing for trout magnet storage?

    Leave them in the packaging until ready to put on jig?

    Throwing a handful in a utility/tackle box? Any concern of them drying out and being less effective?


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    I leave them in original package. Never had any issues with them drying out. I have several thousand loose Bison colored Trout Magnets I have had in a plastic shoe box for about 8 years…when I use up my package I keep in my tackle bag I refill the original package from the shoe box. Those 8 year old TM’s are as soft as the day I got them from the TM facility in Searcy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TXPanfisher View Post
    What are y’all doing for trout magnet storage?

    Leave them in the packaging until ready to put on jig?

    Throwing a handful in a utility/tackle box? Any concern of them drying out and being less effective?


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    Not trout magnet specific, but I throw all my plastics that aren't salted/very oily in a general tackle box, and then use a small case for some assorted micro lures that I use more regularly. No issues with them drying out yet.

    Those that are really oily and salted stay in original packaging

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    I put the original packages in a snack or sandwich baggie. I store them in a closet which is dark. I replenish my Fanny pack from these and carry them in a sandwich bag. I have not had any problems with them drying out. I think it helps a lot to not just throw them in a tackle box.
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