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Trolling flies give trout and salmon a soft, pulsing target that works clean behind dodgers, flashers, and trolling discs.
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About flies
Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon
Trolling flies give trout and salmon a soft, pulsing target that works clean behind dodgers, flashers, and trolling discs. They are a strong choice when fish follow hard baits but will not fully commit, or when a slower, more natural profile gets more bites.
Use brighter flies in stained water or low light, baitfish colors in clear water, and larger tube or Apollo-style flies when fish want a bigger silhouette. Keep the leader clean and let the dodger or flasher give the fly its action.
Best Uses
- Slow-trolling trout behind dodgers
- Salmon and landlocked salmon fly spreads
- Pressured fish that need a softer presentation
How to Choose
- Color: bright or UV in stained water and low light, baitfish tones in clear water.
- Size and profile: larger tube and Apollo-style flies when fish want a bigger silhouette, smaller flies for pressured or finicky fish.
- Rigging: run the fly a short distance behind a dodger or flasher and let the attractor supply the action.
Questions anglers ask
When should I run trolling flies?
Run trolling flies when you want a softer profile with pulse and movement behind a dodger, disc, or light trolling setup.
What should I run in front of a trolling fly?
Pair trolling flies with a dodger, trigger disc, or other attractor that gives the fly movement without overpowering it.
How do I choose fly color?
Start with orange, pink, white, chartreuse, and darker contrast colors. Rotate until the fish show whether they want a bright target or a more natural silhouette.
How far behind a dodger should I run a trolling fly?
Start around 8 to 14 inches. Shorter leaders give more action, lengthen for a softer, more natural presentation.
What colors work best for trout trolling flies?
Bright and UV patterns in stained or low light, and baitfish or natural tones when the water is clear.
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