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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trolling Dodger 4 inch?

The Trolling Dodger 4 inch from Catch America is a kokanee and trout attractor. It swings side to side on a slow troll, throwing flash and a rhythmic wobble that pulls fish in and drives the action of the lure or hoochie behind it. It comes in 11 colors.

How do you fish the 4 inch dodger for kokanee?

Run it slow. On Stampede Reservoir, guides roll a T-Pex behind the 4 inch dodger and tip the hooks with white Shoepeg corn that they have scented up. The dodger's swing gives the small lure its darting action, so keep the speed low and steady.

What colors does the 4 inch dodger come in?

It comes in 11 colors, including Wonder Bread, Pink, Red, Chartreuse, Solid Chrome, 24k Gold, and four Moon Jelly patterns. Start with bright, high-visibility dodgers like Solid Chrome or 24k Gold in deep water, and match the Moon Jelly tribal patterns when kokanee want subtler flash.

What size dodger for kokanee and trout?

The 4 inch is a versatile mid-size dodger for kokanee and trout. It gives strong action without overpowering small lures like the T-Pex. Step up to a larger dodger in deep water or heavy current, and stay with this 4 inch when you want a tighter, quicker wobble.

What lure do you run behind the 4 inch dodger?

Run a T-Pex 1 inch kokanee and trout lure behind it. On Stampede Reservoir the T-Pex was the top producer trailed off the 4 inch dodger, tipped with scented white Shoepeg corn. Keep the leader short so the dodger drives the T-Pex into a sharp darting action.