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Company for hookups . What a lot of folks don ’ t realize is that Yakima Bait also offers a deadly line of lures and blades for kokanee that will also attract the attention of landlocked kings and trout . Let ’ s take a closer look … Tight Line Kokanee Rig This lure is a no brainer . It combines a pair of needle sharp red hooks with a fluorocarbon leader , a Yamashita Squid and a hammered Indiana style blade . Tip it with corn and hang on !

Silver Magic Classic Spinner

This is a class single hook snelled spinner . You can run it naked or pull it behind a dodger or set of flashers . For kokanee tip it with corn or a salmon egg . For trout arm it with half a threaded crawler . Spin-N-Glo Kokanee Rig This is the hottest new rig in kokanee fishing . It com-

First issued a U . S . patent in 1946 , the Buoyant is an erratic-action wobbler that imitates the darting motion of a frantic ,

OFFICIAL SPONSOR bines a Spin-N = Glow with a

Yamashita Squid

rigged on a double hook fluorocarbon leader . The bulky spinner put out lots of fish attracting vibration and the squid closes the deal ! Fast Limit Dodger Available in several super effective UV colors this unique medium size dodger provides an ideal amount of flash and vibration for attracting ‘ kokes . Trout / Kokanee Dodger This is Yakima Baits take on a traditional herring style dodger that are the bread and butter or trout and kokanee trollers everywhere . These dodgers feature top notch hardware and premium brass construction . Available in a full range of colors including UV finishes .

For more information or to view Yakima Bait ’ s entire line of deadly products visit them online at www . yakimabait .

fleeing baitfish . This action , combined with jewelry-quality finishes , creates a spoon that entices even the wariest of trout or salmon , and many other types of game fish , into striking .

The largest 5 / 8 oz . size is especially deadly on big trout !

It is important to use a moderately slow retrieve or troll speed for the Buoyant to achieve its most effective action . An occasional sharp twitch of the rod tip can really draw hard strikes ! Cast or trolled , deep or shallow , the Thomas Buoyant has been a favorite of successful anglers for over sixty-five years ! Made in the U . S . A .

To check out the Thomas Buoyant and the entire line of Thomas lures got to www . thomaslures . com .

Tasmanian Devil lures are hard to categorize . They aren ’ t really a plug and they certainly aren ’ t a spoon either .

What is certain is that the lures have a seductively erratic action that mimics the movements of a panicked baitfish well . The lures aren ’ t painted . Instead the color is locked between the layers of clear plastic that make up the lure body . This way the colors never get dull or chipped .

The lures work great when trolled and they are even deadlier when casted and retrieved . Tasmanian Devils are very aerodynamic so they cast easily . On the retrieve , imparting a few twitches of the rod tip causes the lure to dip , dive and act generally wounded . This is the kind of abrupt movement that triggers strikes from predatory gamefish particularly fish like trout and landlocked salmon that prey of baitfish such as shad and pond smelt .

The next time you ’ re in the market for some new trout and salmon ammo , give Tasmanian Devil Lures at try . - www . tasmaniandevillures . net .

CAST AND RETRIEVE

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 .

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 .

Spring Frog

Bleeding Frog

For more tips and videos on how to fish Rooster Tails go to yakimabait . com

The Thomas BUOYANT spoon is un-surpassed as one deadly trout and salmon lure ! 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 and many other types of game-fish into striking . Cast or trolled , deep or shallow , the Thomas BUOYANT has been a favorite of successful anglers for over 70 years !

Stainless Steel rings and extra-strong hooks .

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