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The Thomas Buoyant minnow is unsurpassed as a deadly trout, kokanee and salmon lure! First issued a U. S. patent in 1946, the Buoyant is an

Kokanee are one of the most challenging, sport-worthy fish you can get on a hook. At Kokaneemart we have tried endless combinations of dodgers, lures, weights, rods, baits, and techniques to net one of these intriguing and often frustrating fish. Landing one of these feisty, fresh water sockeye salmon after the“ good fight” is the ultimate in fishing satisfaction. Kokaneemart is an online tackle store owned by Craig Newton formerly of Willfish Tackle in Auburn. Kokaneemart features a huge selection of kokanee, trout and salmon fishing tackle, including downrigger weights, Chamberlain releases and accessories, flashers, dodgers, spinners, hootchies, bugs, spoons and much, much more. There are many brands of products that you will find at Kokaneemart and not at most big box stores. Brands like Three Sons Tackle, T Bone Tackle, GVF Lures, Crystal Basin tackle, J-Pex, Kens Custom Tackle, Affordable Tackle, and many more. Also a large selection of scents and cured corn from Smelly Jelly, Pautzke and Pro Cure. Owner Craig Newton searches the area for all new and unique lures and fishing tackle that catches fish in our area. He specializes in offering exceptional tackle at very affordable prices. To see the best selection of Kokanee, and Trout Tackle and accessories in one place, go to www. kokaneemart. com.

Online Tackle Store

everything you need for kokanee! your headquarters for all the local Foothill brands of Kokanee Tackle— Handmade, Hand painted and built to catch California Kokanee!

mack’ s lures 3 SONS TACKLE GLITTERBUGS GVF

These and Many More brands available Now at Great Prices!! www. Kokaneemart. com

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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. The Buoyant can be trolled up to 2.2 mph if you attach a leader and swivel to keep the erratic action from spinning. An occasional sharp twitch of the rod tip can really draw hard strikes! The gold / red and red dot frog are very popular in the 1 / 6 oz size for catching big trout at Eagle Lake. Now the Thomas Buoyant is now offered in one of my favorite colors: black and white with a red stripe down the middle. Thomas lures calls this color“ Red Racer”. Amongst my friends, we call this color the politically incorrect“ bloody cop car”. 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 sixtyfive years! For more information about Speedy Shiners and Thomas Buoyant spoons, ask for them at your local tackle dealer, or see them online at www. thomaslures. com

( based on 150 anglers)

• Cash Prizes( Top 15 Teams) • Maximum 300 Adult Anglers

• 4 Fish Weigh In Per Team Per Day –– Brown & Rainbow Trout and Kokanee & King Salmon only. Only ONE Brown Trout and TWO King Salmon per Team per Day

• $ 160 entry fee($ 180 non member) per person includes Bonus Pots for Rainbows, Browns, Kokanee and Kings! PRICE INCREASES $ 20 if registering after 4 / 20 / 25.

• Register Online at www. kokaneepower. org by May 1st, or by mail to PO Box 5216, Galt, CA 95632 by April 26th

Sponsored by:

For more information, contact:

Derby Chairmen- Gary Coe and Chris & Mary Dunham( 888) 714-8180 www. kokaneepower. org

2nd Place $ 1400 3rd Place $ 1000

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