Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3607 March 17 -31, 2017 | Page 8

MARCH 17 - 31, 2017 6 TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE VOL. 36 • ISS. 07 PLANNING TO BANK FISH DURING NTAC LAKE AMADOR EVENT? BETTER STOCK UP ON OFFERINGS FROM ATLAS-MIKE’S! ot only is Atlas-Mike’s a N sponsor of the Nor-Cal Trout Angler’s Challenge tournament tour, they also produce some outstanding baits and scents that just might help you land a check during tournament competition! The Atlas- Mike’s name is no stranger to trout anglers here in the West. Not only do they offer an extensive line of standard and scented salmon eggs, but they also offer Zeke’s Floating Trout Bait, marshmallows, cures, brines, Mike’s Lunker Lotion Scent and much much more. Many of these products will be made available to NTAC Anglers free of charge at upcoming events. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the mainstays of the Atlas-Mike’s line. ZEKE’S SIERRA GOLD FLOATING TROUT BAIT Sierra Gold features special combination of scents, amino acids, glitter and vibrant colors. Bait has a soft, but elastic texture that easily molds and holds to your hook. Won’t easily cast or wash off when fishing. Powerful scent and flavor attractors slowly release into the surrounding water to attract trout from near and far, stimulating fish to strike. ATLAS BIG BOY SALMON EGGS Top quality eggs put through a special process that results in jumbo-sized salmon eggs. Perfect texture that’s soft enough to entice trout to bite, yet firm enough to stay on a hook. LUNKER LOTION A favorite scent among anglers and guides, Mike’s Lunker Lotion has earned an enviable reputation as an essential ingredient for fishing success. A special blend of concentrated scents, flavors, amino acids and neon colors combined with our super sticky formula makes this a must-have for all anglers. It holds on lures and baits longer, resulting in more aggressive strikes and more fish. Apply directly to any lure or bait and outfish everyone in the boat! Choose from a variety of special blends to target fish of your choice. For more information, go to atlasmikes.com. TROUT TACKLE! Kingfisher Lite Spoons Gold Star/Yamashita Squid for Big Pyramid Trout! Silver Horde Plugs Dodgers Coho Killer Spoons SILVERHORDE.COM – (425) 778-2640 AVAILABLE AT THESE FINE RETAILERS: Bayside Marine Santa Cruz (831)475-2173 Coyote Bait & Tackle Coyote (408)463-0711 Hi’s Tackle Box San Francisco (650)588-1200 Discount Mart Bay Tackle El Cerrito (510)235-2032 Will Fish Tackle Auburn (530)887-0839 Sacramento Pro Tackle Sacramento (916)925-0529 Fisherman’s Warehouse Sacramento (916)362-1200 Manteca (209)239-2248 San Jose (408)873-0113 Petaluma Sport & Dive Petaluma (707)763-0930 JD Auto Gone Fishin’ Sand City (831)899-1111 Outdoor Pro Shop Cotati (707)588-8033 Jerry’s Marine & Tackle Atascadero (805)835-5414 Englund Marine Crescent City (707)464-3230 West Marine Select Locations Englund Marine Eureka (707)444-9266 Catch Trout Fast With Speedy Shiners! been a lot of slightly different configurations of the spoon we market today.” While minnow plugs are an These days Speedy Shiners obvious choice for fast trolling, are offered in a couple different many of us overlook a small sizes and a wide array of colors. array of spoons, both new Overall I’d say that color is and old that can make things less important when trolling happen on a fast troll. quickly in the 2.5 to 4 mph The most famous and most readily available of these spoons range then when moving slowly is the venerable Speedy Shiner. at traditional trout speeds of 2.0 mph or less. Of course the name of this If water clarity is anywhere spoon alone is enough to tip you off that this is a high-speed near decent, I like to go with natural colored lures. That offering. means chromes paired with “The ‘Speedy Shiner’ style hues of blue or purple for of lure appears to date back to spoons. If the water clarity is the 1960’s,” says Peter Ridd poor, super bright stuff like of Thomas Lures, makers of florescent orange can give you the Speedy Shiner. “The lure an edge. probably originated in Maine. When the light level is low Back in those days a lot of either early or late or when the companies were turning out spinning gear. It was customary sky is overcast, black can be an absolutely deadly color that few then to offer a line of lures anglers ever think to try. to go with your gear. The For more information about Speedy Shiner style lure was knocked off by a lot of different Speedy Shiners, visit them online at thomaslures.com. companies and there have BY CAL KELLOGG FISH SNIFFER EDITOR