Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3709 April 13-27, 2018 | Page 12

12 April 13 - 27, 2018 VOL.37 • ISS. 09 Three Deadly Trout Spoons! T he team at Thomas Lures offers up three of the best trout spoons you can put in your tackle box. Let’s take a closer look! Thomas Buoyant The Thomas Buoyant minnow is unsur- passed as one deadly trout and salmon lure! First issued a U.S. patent in 1946, the Buoyant is an 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 NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge! For both Bank Anglers and Boat Anglers! Sponsored by WIN A NEW BOAT! Top 50 adult finishers from all 2018 tournaments are eligible for a chance to win the Grand Raffle Prize: A New 14’ Tracker boat & 9.9 Mercury motor and trailer package! 2018 TOURNAMENT DATES • FEB. 3rd .................. San Pablo Dam Res. • March 3rd ............... Lake Pardee • APRIL 7th ................ Collins Lake • APRIL 28th .............. Lake Amador • OCT. 13th ................ Lake Pardee • NOV. 3-4th...Tournament of Champions... Brought to Collins Lake you by TONS OF FUN FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY! Top 25 youth finishers from all 2018 tournaments are eligible for a chance to win the Grand Raffle Prize: Thomas Eel The Thomas Eel wiggler is one deadly little lure! Jewel- ry quality plated finishes and bright painted finishes, along with the double eyes, create a flashy spoon no hungry trout can resist. It is also highly ef- fective for all other small game fish, including panfish. This lure shou