Catch the "Big One" with the Banjo Minnow Fishing System. This 110 piece set has everything you need. Makes an excellent gift for anyone
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I was a bit skeptical about this product from the get-go, seeing it on a number of infomercials and just assuming it was one of those "as seen on TV" products that are more gimmick than anything. I could not have been more wrong.
First off, the lures look amazing in the water. I mean, they look more like actual bait fish than some of the minnows I troll with. There are several different colors, sizes and patterns to the lures, and it is easy to find one that resembles the bait fish in your area.
Fishing with the lures is a blast. You have a lot of control as to where the lure goes, and can fish in tight structure without worrying about snags very often due to the way you work the lure. It is not a cast and reel lure; you toss it, let it drop, then give it a little tug and let it drop and WHAM! you have a fish.
It certainly took a little getting used to, because the strike happens when you let go of the tension on the line, so it is a little tough to feel the strike at first.
The system comes with specialized hooks, anti-snag/weedless rubber bands for the hooks and eyelets that connect the lure to the hook. That right there is the only real con to this system, the eyes. You only get about 6 of them, so basically once you lose six lures, you have to go and purchase more eyes even though you have another 20 plastic fish. Without the eyes, the system is pretty much useless.
Personally, I would suggest to the seller to include extra eyes with the purchase increasing the price accordingly.
On my last trip to the BWCAW, I was the one providing dinner while the rest of the crew fumbled around with spoons, crankbaits, spinnners and poppers to no avail.
