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Trolling Speed and Dodger Action: A Complete Guide
How trolling speed changes dodger action for kokanee and trout: the 1.2 to 1.7 mph slow-troll window, when dodgers roll, leader length, and Cannon downrigger cycle mode.
Learn moreHow to Use PowerBait for Trout
How to use PowerBait for trout, covering hooking the dough, rigging, leader length, location, and hookset from Catch America guide Cal Kellogg.
Learn moreHow to Troll Minnows for Trout
How to troll minnows for trout, covering soft plastic rigging, speed, depth, dodgers, and flashers from Catch America guide Cal Kellogg.
Learn moreHow to Troll Soft Plastics & Grubs for Trout
How to troll soft plastics and grubs for trout: universal rigging, speed, scent, dodger options, and hookset timing.
Learn moreHow to Rig Rapalas & Minnow Plugs for Trolling
How to rig Rapalas and minnow plugs for trout trolling with a bead, trolling swivel, fluorocarbon leader, and cross lock snap.
Learn moreTrout 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.
Learn moreHow to Cast & Retrieve for Trout (Spinning Gear)
How to cast for trout on spinning gear: fingertip line release for distance, the twitch and rest retrieve, line, and leaders.
Learn moreHow 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.
Learn moreTrolling Depth & Depth Control for Trout
What depth to troll for trout: how season and water temperature set trout depth, finding the productive band, and the lures and scent to run there.
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