Thomas Buoyant The Thomas Buoyant minnow is unsurpassed as a deadly trout and salmon lure ! First issued a U . S . patent in 1946 , the Buoyant is an erratic-action wobbler that imitates the darting motion of a frantic , fleeing baitfish . This action , combined with jewelry-quality finishes , creates a spoon that entices even the wariest of trout or salmon , and many other types of game fish , into striking . The largest 5 / 8 oz . size is especially deadly on big trout at Pyramid Lake ! It is important to use a moderately slow trolling speed for the Buoyant to achieve its most effective action . An occasional sharp twitch of the rod tip can really draw hard strikes ! Trolled , deep or shallow , or cast from shore in lakes and in streams , the Thomas Buoyant has been a favorite of successful anglers for over sixty-five years !

Speedy Shiners Minnow plugs are known for fast trolling , but many people overlook an array of spoons , both new and old that work well trolling at speed . The most famous and most readily available of these spoons is the venerable Speedy Shiner . “ The “ Speedy Shiner ” style of lure appears to date back to the 1960 ’ s ,” says Peter Ridd of Thomas Lures , makers of the Speedy Shiner . “ The lure probably originated in Maine . Back in those days a lot of companies were turning out spinning gear . It was customary then to offer a line of lures to go with your gear . The Speedy Shiner style lure was knocked off by a lot of different companies and there have been a lot of slightly different configurations of the spoon we market today .” These days Speedy Shiners are offered in a three different sizes and over 30 colors . Overall , I ’ d say that color is less important when trolling quickly in the 2.5 to 4 mph range then when moving slowly at traditional trout speeds of 2.0 mph or less . If water clarity is good , go with natural colored lures . That means chromes paired with hues of blue or purple for spoons . If the water clarity is poor , the natural colored stuff will often still work , but some guys swear by super bright stuff like florescent orange and chartreuse . When the light level is low either early or late or when the sky is overcast , black can be an absolutely deadly color that few anglers ever think to try . For more information about Speedy Shiners and Thomas Buoyants , ask for them at your local tackle dealer , or see them online at www . thomaslures . com

The Speedy Shiner is a highly effective trolling bait for all types of gamefish , especially rainbow and brown trout , lake trout or mackinaw , and landlocked

King and Coho Salmon . The Speedy Shiner has a very effective action up to 4 mph .

It is constructed of quality solid brass , stainless steel rings and extra strong hooks VMC hooks . The light reflecting embossed scale design creates an enticing flash that attracts fish and triggers them to strike !

The Speedy Shiner is available in 2 1 / 2 ”, 3 1 / 4 ” and 4 ” sizes and 30 fish catching colors . Proudly Made in USA .

This Kokanee and trout trolling rod is our most popular model . The action of the fiberglass works great on takedowns and while reeling in fish . At 7 ’ 6 it works out the sides or the back of the boat , and bends parabolically to the down-rigger . The 4-8 lb line rating is squarely in the classic line range , can also except braid of a slightly higher rating . It is available with Red or Teal colored blanks .

Check out all the other models of Lamiglas Trout & Kokanee Rods at your local retailer or at www . lamiglas . com

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