Lake Pardee Fishing Report | July 28, 2025

The T-Pex (also searched as TPex or T Pex) is a purpose-built inline trolling lure engineered specifically for the slow-troll speeds that kokanee and rainbow trout demand, the 1.0 to 1.8 mph range where standard spoons lose their action or spin out entirely. Its compact body produces a distinctive wobble-and-flash combination that kokanee find irresistible behind a Moon Jelly, Magnum, or 6-inch dodger, and it runs equally well solo on a double-hook leader for a cleaner, lighter presentation. The premium finish options cover the proven attractor and natural color patterns that produce across California and Western kokanee fisheries from early season through the fall run. With over 3,200 units sold last season, the T-Pex is the single best-selling lure in the Catch America lineup, because it flat-out catches fish.

The Catch America 9-inch Stainless Steel Trolling Dodger is designed for big-water applications where maximum attractor presence is needed to draw fish from deeper in the water column or across wider strike zones. Its oversized blade produces a pronounced wide-swing action with significant water displacement, triggering aggressive responses from rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, and kokanee when smaller dodgers aren’t reaching far enough into the spread. Premium stainless steel construction ensures the blade holds its shape and finish through a full season of hard use without distortion or corrosion. Available in 22 color patterns covering diamond, chrome, and painted finishes.

Uncle Larry’s Downrigger Ball Flashers attach directly to your downrigger cable to add vibration and flash at the terminal end of your spread where your downrigger ball runs. The ball-mounted flasher generates a distinct frequency through the water column that differs from above-water attractors, drawing kokanee and salmon in from deeper in the strike zone while your trailing lure does its job. Available in five finishes to match varying light and depth conditions throughout the season: Black Ice, Copper, Gold, Pearl Glow, and Silver.

The Magnum Willow Leaf Dodger is the arrowhead-style attractor blade built for anglers who want maximum flash and a wide, controlled sweeping action that draws kokanee and rainbow trout from a distance. Its elongated willow shape generates a wide attractive arc that fish track from distance even in stained or off-colored water, while the magnum size produces more water displacement and vibration than standard dodgers, making it particularly effective for triggering strikes in deeper water where smaller attractors don’t reach fish. Run it ahead of a trailing hoochie, T-Pex, or Wiggle Ring for a complete kokanee slow-troll spread.

Size:

• 4 inches Long x 1.75 inch at widest point