Musky Mania 9" Doc

A proven big-water topwater that’s fooled everything from striped bass to bluefin tuna.

The Musky Mania 9" Doc has earned legendary status along the New England coast. First discovered by the Saltwater Edge crew on Thames Street in the early 2000s, it remained a closely guarded secret for years before word spread of its striped bass-crushing performance. Its oversized walk-the-dog profile mimics large bunker perfectly and moves water in a way few other lures can. Even live bait can’t always outfish it.

Key Features

• Deadly topwater action that draws explosive strikes from striped bass, bluefish, and tuna
• Durable construction with proven saltwater performance
• Pre-rigged with heavy-duty VMC 9626PS trebles
• Excellent candidate for single inline hook conversions
• Highly effective when large bait like bunker are present
• Field-tested and trusted by the Saltwater Edge team for over a decade

Specs

Rigging & Use

• Work with a steady walk-the-dog retrieve to draw surface strikes
• Upgrade to heavy-duty split rings and single inline hooks like the Owner Zo-Wire 9/0
• Use strong rods and leaders—big fish hit this lure hard

Why We Like It

This lure has serious history at the Saltwater Edge. It’s the big topwater that started it all for targeting cow stripers on the surface. Still one of the most effective and exciting ways to fish when bunker are thick and the bass are looking up.