Drifter News

Summer Crankin’

When it comes to crankbaits I have an admission to make; they had been extremely under-utilized in my boat up until a few years ago. This was especially true in Summer time. Crankbaits were something I used to troll when my hands were too cold for casting in late Fall, or maybe I’d drag oneRead More >

Drifter Tackle Inc. welcomes Sennett Tackle to it’s family of brands!

Drifter Tackle is excited to announce the acquisition of the assets of Sennett Tackle.  We expect to close on the transaction soon. Sennett Tackle was founded by Ty Sennett.  Ty has put his many years of musky catching experience to work and has made a fine line of PROVEN Muskie catching topwater baits.  The baitsRead More >

Knock on Wood for More Muskies

There is a simple reason woodpeckers continually probe trees with such methodical tenacity – food.  While I have never seen a woodpecker attempt to do so on a submerged tree, I have seen throngs of baitfish taking their place at the great wooden dining table, be it now underwater.  Make no mistake about it –Read More >

Fall Trolling on Shield Lakes

by Doug Johnson It’s that time of year. The leaves are starting to fall, Ducks are gathering up for a trip south, Kids are back in school, the lakes empty out, the first killing frost has happened, water temperatures are falling fast. All this means that the tullibees, and whitefish will be thinking about movingRead More >

Loke Lures available from Drifter Tackle!

All Loke Lures™ are designed and handcrafted from the finest selected Honduras Mahogany and Jelutong stock available, along with other top of the line components. Our lures undergo multiple complex steps which are shown of in the high quality of the finished product.  Drifter Tackle still uses John’s orginal fixtures and wood working equipment andRead More >

NEW Squirrelly Hell Hounds™ !!!

Same great action with a live action tail! Same great action with a live action tail!  We at ERC worked for over a year to create it and get it right. It’s still the easiest to use, most versatile Glidebait you’ll ever throw. Whether worked slow, fast, steady, or erratically, you’ll quickly see that you have controlRead More >

NEW Deadly Naked Series™ : Believers™

The new Deadly Naked Series™ brings a new twist to the already proven lure.  With a crystal clear body design, the reflective surface is located inside the bait, and offers 360 degress of light reflection.  This unique technique gaureentees FLASH that hasn’t been done before, and FLASH that wont wear off anytime soon! Available onRead More >

NEW Deadly Naked Series™: Burt™ & Doc’s™

The new Deadly Naked Series™  brings a new twist to the already proven lure.  With a crystal clear body design, the reflective surface is located inside the bait, and offers 360 degress of light reflection.  This unique technique gaureentees FLASH that hasn’t been done before, and FLASH that wont wear off anytime soon! Available onRead More >

Ice-off Fishing for Trophy Muskie: Indiana Style

As soon as the ice comes off your favorite Muskie Lake it’s time to put away the ice fishing equipment and break out the boat for some late winter/ early spring Muskie action. Right after ice off the water temperatures start to rise. Baitfish and muskies alike start to move up in the water columnRead More >