5 favorites with Paul Mueller

Seventh-year Bassmaster Elite Series pro Paul Mueller has long enjoyed making many of his baits by using Do-It-Molds to create plastic and lead head jigs. The motivation, he said, is the ability to craft products specific to his needs.
Seventh-year Bassmaster Elite Series pro Paul Mueller has long enjoyed making many of his baits by using Do-It-Molds to create plastic and lead head jigs. The motivation, he said, is the ability to craft products specific to his needs.
For a slender profile with a prominent head, Mueller pairs his Do-It Molds Slick Minnow with a Do-It Molds Freestyle Jig.
For a slender profile with a prominent head, Mueller pairs his Do-It Molds Slick Minnow with a Do-It Molds Freestyle Jig.
<b>Herring Head.</b> Mueller likes his Herring Head jig for a variety of soft plastic presentations. Designed with a double collar to accommodate skirts, this jig head can be fitted with an underspin.
Herring Head. Mueller likes his Herring Head jig for a variety of soft plastic presentations. Designed with a double collar to accommodate skirts, this jig head can be fitted with an underspin.
<b>Do-It Molds Ripper Swimbait.</b> Swimbaits show up in multiple areas of Mueller’s fishing strategy, so he keeps a variety of sizes on hand. Relying mostly on the Do-It Molds Ripper swimbait, he pours baits from 2 inches to 5 inches.
Do-It Molds Ripper Swimbait. Swimbaits show up in multiple areas of Mueller’s fishing strategy, so he keeps a variety of sizes on hand. Relying mostly on the Do-It Molds Ripper swimbait, he pours baits from 2 inches to 5 inches.
<b>Marabou jigs.</b> Marabou jigs with Mylar strands are one of Mueller’s top finesse baits. He uses multiple Do-It Molds head styles to fit its diverse uses.
Marabou jigs. Marabou jigs with Mylar strands are one of Mueller’s top finesse baits. He uses multiple Do-It Molds head styles to fit its diverse uses.
A versatile offering, Mueller’s Do-It Molds Ripper swimbait fits a variety of presentations, including Mueller’s favorite — the swim jig.
A versatile offering, Mueller’s Do-It Molds Ripper swimbait fits a variety of presentations, including Mueller’s favorite — the swim jig.
Mueller says he fishes with greater confidence when using baits he created. Knowing he has consistent quality with colors and plastic densities allows him to fish his style without hesitation.
Mueller says he fishes with greater confidence when using baits he created. Knowing he has consistent quality with colors and plastic densities allows him to fish his style without hesitation.
Mueller goes through a lot of swimbaits, so he keeps a well-stocked box with lake-specific colors handy. Adjusting to water clarity and local forage typically deliver good results.
Mueller goes through a lot of swimbaits, so he keeps a well-stocked box with lake-specific colors handy. Adjusting to water clarity and local forage typically deliver good results.
Mueller’s wife Kimber ties most of his Marabou jigs. As he explained, she has more patience for this tedious work than he does.
Mueller’s wife Kimber ties most of his Marabou jigs. As he explained, she has more patience for this tedious work than he does.
<b>Do-It Molds.</b> From materials to molds, Do-It offers everything an enterprising angler like Paul Mueller needs to create his bait arsenal. Mueller’s particularly skilled at blending precise plastic bait colors.
Do-It Molds. From materials to molds, Do-It offers everything an enterprising angler like Paul Mueller needs to create his bait arsenal. Mueller’s particularly skilled at blending precise plastic bait colors.
<b>Ripper Yellow Perch Swimbait.</b> One of Mueller’s signature creations is a Ripper swimbait modified to mimic a yellow perch. Starting with a translucent bait, he colors the back and sides with a chartreuse dye pen, adds orange to the tail and then lays black stripes across the back. The result is a tantalizing bait that big smallmouth cannot resist.
Ripper Yellow Perch Swimbait. One of Mueller’s signature creations is a Ripper swimbait modified to mimic a yellow perch. Starting with a translucent bait, he colors the back and sides with a chartreuse dye pen, adds orange to the tail and then lays black stripes across the back. The result is a tantalizing bait that big smallmouth cannot resist.