Spoons

Trout Trolling Spoons and Fishing Lures

Spoons are confidence baits for covering water fast. They throw flash, hold speed, and trigger reaction strikes from trout, salmon, and aggressive kokanee. Use them when fish are chasing bait, when wind adds chop, or when you need to search a big piece of water.

Trigger Spoons, Speed Spoons, and Optimizers each cover a different part of the program. Run compact spoons when fish are keyed on smaller bait, brighter patterns when visibility drops, and faster-running spoons when you need to find active fish.

Best Uses

• Fast trout trolling and reaction bites
• Open-water search patterns for salmon and trout
• High-flash presentations when fish are scattered

How to Choose

• Size: match the spoon to the bait fish are eating, smaller spoons for kokanee and finicky trout, larger profiles for aggressive trout and salmon.
• Speed: run faster spoons like Speed Spoons when you are covering water and hunting active fish.
• Finish: bright and UV in stained water or low light, natural and chrome finishes when the lake is clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best trolling speed for spoons? Most trout and salmon spoons run well between 1.5 and 3.0 mph. Watch your rod tip for a steady, consistent throb.

What size spoon is best for kokanee? Stick with compact 1.0 to 1.5 inch spoons like the Junior Trigger Spoon for kokanee and pressured trout.