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Like good music and good art, the Smithwick® Devil's Horse® reputation is timeless and enduring. It's a classic, prop-equipped, wooden lure with a history of fish-catching enjoyment for millions of fishermen. The sleek buoyancy of wood combined with the balanced, churning propellers duplicates a unique action that surface-feeding fish have found irresistible.
Web ID: 15540
Rated 5 out of
5 by
3Trebles from
If it’s not broke, don’t fix it!The Devil’s Horse has been around a long time because it works! I picked up a half dozen in varying colors, for a recent Ontario fllyin, at my go to store, Cabela’s. It didn’t matter what color we used. The Norther Pike were wild about them. The strikes were explosive and most were full breach. Retrieve or troll fast enough to get both spinners going with plenty of splash and if they are there, this lure will drive them nuts!
Date published: 2018-08-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
FishinDB from
Must have for peacock bassI fish the Devil's Horse for peacocks in Peru. It is a must have. Lots of topwater action with this lure. The only downside is the paint goes pretty quickly when some of the more toothy predators get in on the action. Still one of the best baits out there.
Date published: 2017-09-21
Rated 5 out of
5 by
bfboater from
PerfectI've been fishing a Devil's Horse for as long as I can remember, when I was fishing money tournaments, it was one of my go to baits, great fish Locator! There are so many ways to fish the bait, it can be pulled like a buzz bait, twitched, the most explosive strikes, was twitching the bait for 3-5 feet, and letting the bait sit still until the ripples dissipated.
Date published: 2016-04-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GPA1 from
Topwater Must HaveMe and my buddies have been using the Smithwick Devils horse lures for years up north on lakes and the backwaters of the "Miss". I have had and seen some of the biggest bass bags from them especially at night.
I now fish inshore around Naples Florida and have found these baits work just as well down here for saltwater species. If you're down here, be sure to use a 40# fluorocarbon leader, not a stiff metal one, and tie it on, don't use a snap swivel, as the action can be severely impaired by the metal leader and snap swivel.
Use this bait tied directly for bass in canals or in bays for snook, reds and whatever else is hungry.
Date published: 2015-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Splurky from
Most Productive Bass LureThis lure is an oldie but goodie not to be missed.
In more than 30 years of fishing it,the Smithwick Devil's Horse is the most consistently productive largemouth lure I have every used. I typically use the 3/8 0z.silver with black back on a small to medium pond in New England. At any time of day or conditions, towards the shoreline or even in the middle of the pond, this lure catches fish! I have eight of them in my box and use almost nothing else.
The technique that works for me: cast it out, let it land and settle for a few seconds, then gently twitch the rod two or three times to cause the lure to "splurkle" a bit -- resembling a wounded or dying fish. Typically, the bass hit it when it lands or after the first couple of splurks. If nothing happens I use a crank & pause retrieve that will sometimes coax them. You may need to experiment with colors for what works best on YOUR favorite water.
Date published: 2015-10-16
Rated 2 out of
5 by
Malm from
Poor qualityThey rust the paint falls off, I have 2 that are 40 years old and have caught over 100 fish and they have no rust and have just about all their paint much better quality. They charge enough money for a saltwater plug it should have stainless steel like hold ones have and a few coats of clear coat to hold the paint on.
Date published: 2015-08-10
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lars21 from
Tenn Shad KillerHave had bass knock this thing half a foot out of the water trying to get at it. You can work it a million ways, just keep at it till you find that right formula. Only complaint is that I hate the hooks. They are slightly curved inward making it a chore to unhook a fish especially when you will hook them with at least 2 of the 3 trebles. May help with the catch rate so I shouldn't complain too much, so I still gave it five stars.
Date published: 2014-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SkeeterZX200 from
Old School BaitThis is an old school bait that you don't hear much about but still catches fish, easy to work and fun to fish
Thank you for your question! These lures are made of hand-crafted wood.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist9
Date published: 2018-06-15
What is the best line to use with this lure?
When I've tried braid, it gets caught in the props. I need to find the balance between castability and strenght. What line type and pound test has worked best for you?
Asked by: wingman11162
6-8lb
Answered by: pikemasterjt
Date published: 2017-06-01
Which way do you bend the props to make them spin faster?
Asked by: Kevin239
That depends on how you want the bait to work, more splash, less splash, that's something you have to experiment with. 9 times out of 10 I'd use them right out of the box. The only time I would modify them was to twist one side of the prop clockwise 1/8 of turn, and the other counterclockwise the same amount. Just very little adjustment goes a long way.
Answered by: bfboater
Date published: 2017-06-01
ive got a white and black one its pretty old in good shape how much are they worth?
Asked by: reelbutcher
I've seen used older ones in an antique mart in Maine that go around $20.
Answered by: Splurky
Date published: 2017-06-01
What colors work best for largemouth bass?
Asked by: Beastly
Each fishing location will be different; even each trip to the same area might have different results so there isn’t really a “Best” color to use when fishing. One color may work better one time but not as well the next time you fish. So, when selecting a lure color take a look at your surrounds (landscape and wildlife) to determine the color of lure to use. If the water is dark and murky (or stained) use bright and/or fluorescent colors that can draw the fish’s attention to the lure. If the water is clear, look around if the area and use colors which blend with the surrounds. If the area is rocky use a brown, tan, or a similar color. If there is grass and weeds then use more of the green colors. Each location will be different so try a good range of colors. Thank you for your question.
Answered by: BPSResource8
Date published: 2017-06-01
Does the lure roll/spin when retrieved?
Does this lure roll or spin when it is retrieved (causing line twist)? If it does how can I fix it?
Asked by: bass99
Thank you for your inquiry. This lure doesn't spin or roll, only the propeller blade spins.
Answered by: BPSResource11
Date published: 2017-06-01
Do you think this bait would be good for peacock bass?
Asked by: ShaneC
Don't know that fish; I live in New England. But, all I can say is give it a try. I've found it deadly on largemouth; a non-starter for smallmouth.
Answered by: Splurky
Date published: 2017-06-01
I'm looking for the 3" or 3.5" Devil's Horse without the spinners on them. Do they still make them?
Asked by: CreekGeek
The spinners make the lure.I've never seen one without spinners.
