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Introducing the “Perch Club”

We are happy to announce the addition of the “Perch Club” to the Snyder’s lures lineup!

We’ve taken the proven performance of our walleye and crappie club and added a smaller number 8 hook!

With 12 colors to choose from, there is a color that you can use to tempt any hungry jumbo! The narrow profile and slow drop mimics a dying minnow.

You can find the “Perch Club” at a participating dealer near you or get yours today HERE

“Bandit” Not just for Red Lake!

The Red Lake Bandit is HOT on every lake! Reports are coming in from all over the The upper Midwest And one thing is clear, the Red Lake Bandit is definitely not for just Red Lake!

The Red Lake Bandit is also getting a reputation as an outstanding multi-species lure! The fish are drawn to it in many ways. Profile, flash and noise are calling fish in from afar.

Tip the Red Lake Bandit with a shiner, fathead or a crappie minnow and you’re guaranteed to catch fish! Reports also say that when used next to other lures the Red Lake Bandit is out fishing it’s competition four to one!

You could find the Red Lake Bandit and a participating dealer or you can order yours at Snyder’s Lures

Red Lake Bandit Strikes BIG

The Red Lake Bandit has proven to be one of the hottest lures to come out in 2025! Not only does the Red Lake Bandit catch fish, it catches Big fish! Just ask Amanda Elms!

Amanda was using our Pink Clown Bandit when she landed this beauty! Amanda tip the Bandit with a minnow head for scent which helps attract fish from afar.

The Red Lake Bandit It’s not only for Red Lake, reports are coming in from all over the ice belt that the Red Lake Bandit is quickly becoming angler’s favorite lure especially when the fish are sluggish and acting negative.

If you are looking for a lure that’s going to help you catch fish. This is it! We tested this lure for two seasons, tweaked it for one and after awesome results we released it this year! The Red Lake Bandit comes in two patterns and 12 colors and features two custom Colorado blades for extra flash and vibration!

You can find The Red Lake Bandit at a participating dealer near Red Lake or you can find them here at Red Lake Bandit

The Red Lake Bandit is HOT

Hammering Walleye on the new Red Lake Bandit!

Team Snyders Nick Elm had a amazing “First Ice” trip with our new Red Lake Bandit!

It has been an incredible night on first ice, in the glacial prairie lakes of northeastern South Dakota tonight in heavy snow and wind! coming out the full moon a few days ago the big perch and walleyes are feeding heavy up in extremely shallow water on Frogs and small panfish fry as we confirmed in the stomach contents of a several of the kept fish. We worked the brand new Red Lake Bandits in the bright UV Clown finishes tipped with minnow halves and it was lights out! We iced several fish over 20″ inches in a short time span with one 27″ inch healthy walleye. We also filled on 15-17 inch eyes in addition to some true jumbo perch between 11-13 inches that were rolling through with the walleyes. The Red Lake Bandit fished fast and flashy like an injured minnow and truly called in fish from a distance around as we fished it high in the shallow water column.

You can find the Red Lake Bandit at a participating dealer in the Red Lake area or order yours today!

New for 2025!

Introducing “The Red Lake Bandit”

Gary Snyder has outdone himself again with the addition of the Red Lake Bandit lure! Featuring an #4 size hook, 2 custom hammered Colorado blades an elongated body that when jigged imitates a dying minnow. Twelve custom hand painted colors and two patterns give you many choices. You can find the Red Lake Bandit at a participating dealer near you or order yours today at @snyderslures.com !

Introducing the “Flutter Shaker” as seen in the October/November issue of In-Fisherman

What a way to celebrate 100 years of Snyders Lures Innovation with the unveiling of Gary Snyder’s newest creation, the Flutter Shaker! This noise maker and attention grabber is sure to help any angler catch their limit in both the open water season and under the ice! You can find the Flutter Shaker in the latest issue of In-Fisherman magazine, page 15,October/November. The Flutter Shaker comes in 12 color options, size #8 and #10 hooks.

Team Snyders Spotlight Angler, Sam Souter

Sam Souter, Madison,South Dakota. Sam joined the Snyders Lures family two years ago when he was just 15 years old. Sam was discovered by our owner Gary when Sam was working at a bait shop where Snyders Lures are sold. Sam enjoys all that South Dakota’s outdoors has to offer as Sam is not only an outstanding angler but an accomplished hunter as well! Sam is also a great student and an outstanding young man. Sam would like to own his own Guide Service when he finishes school.

Did You Know? Fun Facts about Gary Snyder

Here are some fun “Facts” about the owner of Snyders Lures, Gary Snyder.

  1. Gary invented the “Hawger Spoon”. One of the highest selling ice fishing lures of all time!
  2. Gary started “Jig-A-Whopper”. A very successful fishing product company in the 1980’s.
  3. Gary brought “Salmo” Lures to the United States from Poland! Yes, That’s right,The, “Salmo” Lures!!
  4. You, more than likely own a lure designed by Gary and you might not even know it. Gary’s lure designs have been “Knocked off” by many companies.
  5. Gary doesn’t like the limelight, doesn’t like his picture taken and doesn’t like to “Toot” his own horn but he deserves to be recognized for the pioneer that he is!