Hoochies

Hoochies and Squid Lures for Kokanee, Trout, and Salmon

Shop hoochies and squid-skirt trolling lures built for kokanee, trout, and salmon spreads. These compact skirts pulse and breathe behind dodgers, flashers, and slow-troll rigs when fish want flash, color, and subtle action instead of a hard bait.

Choose small micro hoochies when kokanee are keyed on compact profiles, 2-inch hoochies for trout and landlocked king setups, and UV or glow squid when depth, low light, or stained water calls for extra visibility.

Best Uses

• Kokanee trolling behind dodgers with corn, scent, or spinner accents
• Trout and landlocked king salmon slow-troll spreads
• UV and glow presentations for deeper water or low-light bites

How to Choose

• Size: 1.5-inch micro hoochies match small kokanee forage, while 2-inch hoochies create a larger target for trout and landlocked kings.
• Action: Run hoochies behind dodgers or flashers so the skirt pulses, breathes, and tracks clean at trolling speed.
• Color: Pink, orange, chartreuse, UV, glow, and white patterns all have a place depending on depth, light, and water clarity.
• Scent: Add kokanee or trout scent to the skirt, leader, corn, or trailing bait to help fish commit after they follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hoochie lure? A hoochie is a soft squid-skirt trolling lure. It does not create much action by itself, so anglers usually run it behind a dodger or flasher to give it pulse and kick.

Are hoochies good for kokanee? Yes. Hoochies are one of the most common kokanee trolling lures, especially when paired with a dodger, corn, and scent.

What size hoochie should I use? Start with 1.5-inch micro hoochies for kokanee and smaller trout. Step up to 2-inch hoochies for larger trout, landlocked kings, or when fish want a bigger target.