How Do Dodgers Fish?

How fast do Dodgers troll?

Also, lower it until the downrigger weight almost skips across the bottom. When trolling dodgers, a trolling speed of 1.7 to 2.0 MPH is optimal.

Whats the difference between a dodger and a flasher?

FLASHERS The big difference between dodgers and flashers is the way they run through the water when being trolled. A dodger has a side-to-side swaying action while a flasher develops full 360º rotations.

What are fishing flashers?

Dodgers and flashers are both used very effectively to catch salmon. Many fishermen do not know the difference. between a dodger and flasher and end up rigging them wrong. ​ Flashers are made to kick and rotate as they are trolled.

Do flashers work for lake trout?

Use lots of flash to attract trophy lakers
If you troll for lake trout during the open-water season, I bet there’s rarely a time when you don’t use an attractor—a dodger, flasher or gang troll—ahead of your bait.

Do flashers work for walleye?

“Walleye aren’t going to strike at baits they can’t see,” says Romanack. “Fish Flash does a great job of improving the visibility of trolling gear even when fishing in dirty water conditions.”

How do you bend a Dodger?

Try to get that bend to roughly line up with the edge of the rail. Then push down firmly with 2 hands. One holding the dodger tight on the rail, and the other on the end hanging off the side of the rail. The exact amount of the bend is up to you.

What end of the flasher goes to the lure?

Rule #1 Rig it Frontwards
The taper makes the flasher spin as it is trolled. This is the part you want to tie first to the front part of your leader, which is attached to your main fishing line. The wide rear section of the flasher kicks back and forth to attract the salmon with strong vibrations.

Do you use flashers with spoons?

Spoons catch fish mainly without flashers.

How do you rig a Pink Lady?

The Pink Lady does just that. Using an all stainless steel slip-trip action, the Pink Lady sets with just a flick of the rod tip. If a fish strikes and misses, the Pink Lady can be reset from the boat by quickly dropping some slack to it.
Additional Information.

What is pop gear for fishing?

Pop gear is really a generic term for what most savvy trout trollers use to catch fish. There are many styles, sizes, colors and types of pop gear on the market. Some are big, some are small. They usually consist of a series of spinner blades spaced along a piece of lightweight stainless steel cable.