Articles & tutorials · 6
Learn by species, gear, and technique
Guide-written tutorials on how to rig, troll, and put more fish in the boat.
Aug 24 · Catch America
Flasher, Hoochie, Spoon, or Bait: What to Troll for Reservoir Kings
Reservoir kings can be targeted with flashers, hoochies, spoons, plugs, and baitfish presentations. Pick the presentation by speed and control:...
Aug 24 · Catch America
Best Trout Trolling Lures: Spoons, Plugs, Dodgers, and Soft Plastics
The best trout trolling lure depends on speed, depth, and fish mood. Spoons and plugs cover faster search water, while...
Aug 20 · Monte Smith
Trout Spoon Color Selection: What to Use & When
Best spoon color for trout by light, depth, and forage, with guidance from power troller Monte Smith and Cal Kellogg.
Aug 20 · Cal Kellogg
How to Troll Spoons for Trout & Salmon
How to troll spoons for trout and salmon: speed ranges, real-metal finishes, hooks, leaders, and running spoons clean.
Jun 17 · Catch America
Cracking the Code: How the Optimizer Spoon Saved the Day in Monterey Bay
Every angler knows that feeling: you’re out in the middle of a massive salmon fleet, the radio is dead quiet,...
Jan 27 · Nate Kelsch
Captain Nate’s Go-To Spoon for Winter Trolling Success
When winter sets in and baitfish shrink, trout and salmon can become surprisingly picky. Matching the hatch isn’t just for...
