Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition 3809 April 12-26 2019 | Page 18

16 Apr 12 - 26, 2019 W VOL.38 • ISS. 9 Go Fast, Catch Trout! hile 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 by Cal Kellogg 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 flores- cent 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. Project Kokanee Collins Lake Derby Set For April 27 C alifornia Inland Fisheries Foundation, Inc., (CIFFI), is a volunteer operated, tax deductible 501 C3 non-profit foundation, incorporated in the State of California, dedicated to the enhancement of freshwater angling opportunities. The cooperative efforts between CIFFI and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and many partners, provide necessary funding to sustain multiple species of fish in Califor- nia’s lakes and reservoirs. Founded in 1992, CIFFI is a success story in cooperative fishery management, beginning with Project Kokanee, and now providing assistance to many other projects. Mark your calendars and enter into the 2019 Team Trout Derby at Collins Lake on April 27. Collins Lake is brim full and is being heavily planted so this should be an awesome event. For more information or to sign up call, (209) 810-9603. E For more information about Speedy Shiners visit them online at www.thomaslures.com. Tempt More Spring Trout With Pro-Cure Scents by Cal Kellogg very angler out there is looking for an edge, something that will tilt the odds in their favor and spring trouters are no exception. One of the things that I rely on to generate extra strikes throughout the year is Pro-Cure fish scents. Sometimes the bite is wide open and you can catch trout without adding scent. Other times when the fish are totally inactive they are tough to catch no matter how much scent you slather on your baits and lures. The rest of the time when fish aren’t really active, but aren’t really turned off either is when adding a bit of Pro-Cure Super Gel can really pay dividends in terms of generating those extra strikes that can mean the differ- ence between a fair day and a great outing. So, what scents do I use when targeting spring and early summer trout? Most of the time spring trout will be feeding on either threadfin shad or pond smelt. Being a match the hatch sort of angler, I go with threadfin shad and smelt Pro-Cure Super Gels when trolling, but I’ll often mix in sardine, anchovy or tui chub. When I’m slinging baits like Berkley PowerBait or inflated worms off the bank I really like to expand the selection of scents I utilize. I still play with the baitfish scents, but I really like sweet scents like anise, predator, kokanee special, trout and kokanee magic and carp spit. My all-time favorite scent when I’m bank fishing is anise krill. All fish seem drawn to the scent of anise and most trout and landlocked salmon have a real taste for krill. I’ve found anise krill Super Gel to be particularly effective when confronted with cold water and sluggish finicky trout. For more information about Pro-Cure trout scents and their full line or outstanding products visit Pro-Cure online at www.pro-cure.com. Kokanee Power presents . . . 16th Annual Shasta Lake Classic ARE YOU FEELING LUCKY? Trout & Salmon Team Derby SUPERSTITIOUSLURES@GMAIL.COM SUPERSTITIOUSLURES.COM Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 2019 $2000 1st PRIZE - $3000 2nd Place Place $2000 $1500 2nd 3rd Place Place $1000 $1000 3rd 3809 California Inland Fisheries Foundation, Inc. - Project Kokanee presents the: ANNUAL (based on 200 anglers) Over $12,000 in Cash & Prizes COLLINS LAKE • Cash Prizes (Top 25 Teams) • Maximum 300 Adult Anglers • 4 Fish Weigh In Per Team Per Day –– Brown & Rainbow Trout and Salmon Only Only ONE Brown Trout and ONE King Salmon per Team per Day • $150 Entry Fee per Person Includes Dinner, No Host Bar, Special Gift and Entry into all Bonus Pot Options! TEAM TROUT FUN FISHING DERBY Team & Youth Divisions Sponsored by: 1st Place $300 Shasta Lake Business Owners Association www.shastalake.org (800) 748-6599 2 fish weigh-in — Pay down to 15 places Pacific Gas and Electric Company FISHERMAN’S WAREHOUSE based on 85 paid entrants 3808 DAVEY TREE SERVICE 3809 For more information, contact: Harold Jones, Sugarloaf Cottages (800) 953-4432 Saturday, April 27, 2019 Gary Coe, Derby Chairman (916) 985-4943 www.kokaneepower.org SHORE ANGLERS WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED!! All youths entered as part of a team must pay the full entry fee and will not be considered in the Junior division.