Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3706 March 2-16, 2018 | Page 17

March 2 - 16, 2018 VOL.37 • ISS. 06 New Twists On The Tried & True Rooster Tail Spinner 15 OFFICIAL SPONSOR FISHING WITH ROOSTER TAIL SPINNERS IS EASY AND PRODUCTIVE ® by Cal Kellogg CAST AND RETRIEVE 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…. Vibric The Vibric Rooster Tail combines the famous Rooster Tail hackle tail with a unique keel weighted body and Without a doubt, the most popular way to fish a Rooster Tail is to employ the cast-and-retrieve method. It’s so easy, just tie a Rooster Tail on the end of your line, cast into a lake or stream and reel/ retrieve your spinner back to you. In lakes, most anglers searching for fish, cast-and-retrieve spinners while working their way along the shoreline or from a drifting boat. 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. The Vibric Rooster Tail comes in six sizes and over 50 color combinations, making it possible to come up with just the right size and color for any water condition. Sonic The most common method used in rivers is to cast your Rooster Tail out, across and slightly upstream; allow it to sink near bottom while reeling up any slack line, then pulling back on your rod tip slightly, causing the blade to start its spin before beginning a slow retrieve. The current will sweep your spinner downstream as you reel it back. Once your spinner swings in near shore, it’s time to reel in and cast again. Choose different colored Rooster Tails for changing light and water conditions. If one color is not working try a different color. Worden’s versatile in-line spinner, the Sonic Rooster Tail features a polished brass or silver body and French style spin- ner 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. Spring Frog For more tips and videos on how to fish Rooster Tails go to yakimabait.com LAKE AMADOR RESORT • IONE, CA NorCal’s Premier Fishing & Camping Destination! • Swim Beach • Boat Rentals • Tent & RV Sites • Disc Golf Course • Clubhouse & Cafe • Boat Launch • Waterslide Bleeding Frog TROPHY TROUT PLANTED WEEKLY October Through May! Call Today, Chase After A Huge Over Stocked With: TROUT Tomorrow! BASS • CATFISH • CRAPPIE • BLUEGILL 209-274-4739 7500 Lake Amador Drive, Ione, CA 95640 WWW.LAKEAMADOR.COM Book Early For The NTAC Trout Derby On April 28th. See Ya There! FISH • STAY • PLAY • EXPLORE!