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14 March 15 - 29, 2019 TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE VOL.38 • ISS. 7 Speedy Shiners Are A Good Bet At Lake Amador I f you’re planning on winning the upcoming March 23NTAC event at the Lake Amador, you might just want to make sure you’re all stocked up on Speedy Shiners! While minnow plugs are an obvious choice for fast trolling, many of us overlook a small array of spoons, both new and old that can make things happen on a fast troll. The most famous and most readily available of these spoons is the venerable Speedy Shiner. Of course, the name of this spoon alone is enough to tip you off that this is a high-speed offering. “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 couple different sizes and a wide array of 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 anywhere near decent, I like to go with natural colored lures. That means chromes paired with hues of blue or purple for spoons. If the water clarity is poor, super bright stuff like florescent orange can give you an edge. 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 infor- mation about Speedy Shiners visit them online at www.thomaslures.com. New Twists On The Tried & True Rooster Tail Spinner W orden’s original Rooster Tail Spinner has been hooking trout for well over 50 years and remains one of the most effective spinners on the market today available in 10 sizes and over 130 different finishes. Now just about every trout angler you meet is familiar with the original Rooster Tail, but there are a lot of folks out there that are not aware that there are a lot more spinners in the Worden’s Rooster Tail lineup beyond the “original” that debuted in the 1950’s. Here’s a quick introduction to a pair of Rooster Tail’s more modern trout slayers…. The Vibric Rooster Tail comes in six sizes and over 50 color combina- tions, making it possible to come up with just the right size and color for any water condition. Vibric The Vibric Rooster Tail combines the famous Rooster Tail hackle tail with a unique keel weighted body and shaft- through blade design. The offset body shape and the direct blade-to-shaft rotation creates an ultra-noisy underwater vibration that is excellent for trout. CATCH MORE TROUT WITH... ROOSTER TAIL AND ROOSTER TAIL SCENT ® ® Sonic Worden’s versatile in-line spinner, the Sonic Rooster Tail features a polished brass or silver body and French style spinner blade that creates a unique spinning action. Action- weighted in three sizes and available in 30 color combinations. For more information about the entire lineup of Rooster Tail Spinners visit www.yakimabait. com. by Cal Kellogg Rooster Tail Bucks Up For Grabs Don’t forget, the largest trout caught on a Rooster Tail during tournament competition at each NTAC event will earn the successful angler a check for $100 courtesy of the folks at Worden’s/Yakima Bait! Trout ~ Kokanee ~ Salmon ~ Shad OFFICIAL SPONSOR ROOSTER TAIL SPINNER ® Bleeding Frog Worden’s Rooster Tail is one of the most productive spinners ever for trout and other game fish. Trolled in lakes, or cast and retrieve in streams, Rooster Tails come in just the right color and size for any water condition. 18 Proven Kokanee/Trout Dodgers! 240 different size/ color combinations! Spring Frog NEW ROOSTER TAIL SCENT SPRAY ® HACKLE SAFE SPRAY-ON UV FISH ATTRACTANT PRODUCES MORE FISH • ADDS 100% REAL SCENT-BASED TASTE TO LURES & BAIT • HANDY TWO (2) OZ. EASY SPRAY-ON PUMPER BOTTLE • CONCENTRATED AMINO ACIDS AND BITE STIMULANTS FISH DEVOUR 4 All Natural Scents... 82 YEARS of Catching Kokanee, TROUT & KOKANEE Trout, Salmon & Shad 100% Made in the USA SCENT FLAVORS: • TROPHY BASS • CRAPPIE/PANFISH • GARLIC PLUS • GARLIC NIGHT CRAWLER • SHAD • SHRIMP • TROUT/KOKANEE • TROPHY TROUT OFFICIAL SPONSOR Without a DICK NITE... You’re Not Fishin’ Right! For more tips and videos on how to fish Rooster Tails go to yakimabait.com 3803 3704 www.dicknite.com • fs@dicknite.com