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Optimizer Size 4 4.25" - Trout & Salmon Trolling Spoon

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The Optimizer Size 4 at 4-1/4 inches is a large, high-presence trolling spoon built for power-trolling applications where a bigger profile in the water draws strikes from larger, more aggressive fish.

$8.89
Color: Poison Dart

36 of 58 colors in stock

In stock: 25 available

  • Poison Dart 1 $8.89
  • Guide designed in the USA
  • 30 day returns

About this product

The Optimizer Size 4 at 4-1/4 inches is a large, high-presence trolling spoon built for power-trolling applications where a bigger profile in the water draws strikes from larger, more aggressive fish. Its precision-stamped body maintains a true wobble-and-flash action across the complete range of fast trolling speeds without rolling or spinning out, making it the choice for striped bass, large rainbow trout in open-water situations, and landlocked salmon on big reservoirs. The 24K gold and chrome base finishes with painted overlays cover both high-attractor and natural baitfish patterns across 58 color options. The larger sibling of the proven Size 3.

Overview

The Trinidad Optimizer by Catch America pushes the limits of high-speed trolling! This innovative spoon is designed to maintain superior action at speeds exceeding 4 mph, allowing you to cover more water and locate active fish faster. Unlike traditional spoons that lose their natural presentation at high speeds, the Optimizer maintains a seductive, erratic motion that triggers aggressive strikes.

Key Features:

  • Speed-Optimized Action – Delivers realistic movement even at high speeds, reducing lure spin.
  • Two Sizes Available – #3 (3 5/8") and #4 (4 1/4"), perfect for various conditions.
  • Ideal for Salmon & More – Proven to attract King Salmon and other predatory fish.
  • Handles Rough Water – Excels in surging conditions, maintaining its effectiveness even with boat speed variations.
  • Search & Target Effectiveness – Quickly locate fish, then lock in with precise figure-eight presentations.

When trolled correctly, the Optimizer maintains depth without hydroplaning, allowing for better control and maximizing your chances of success. Don't settle for less—experience the Optimizer advantage and take your high-speed trolling game to the next level.

How to use

Find the Right Speed

  • Hold the lure next to the boat with a five-foot lead just under the surface.
  • If it rises out of the water, increase your speed until it stays submerged.

Trolling at High Speeds

  • The Optimizer works best at speeds over 4 mph.
  • King Salmon cruise at 16 mph, so higher-speed presentations help you locate fish faster.

Figure-Eight Strategy for Staging Fish

  • When encountering small scattered schools, run tight figure-eight passes over them.
  • Use short five-foot leads and repeat presentations rapidly—this can trigger bites when nothing else works.
  1. Take Advantage of Changing Speeds
  • The Optimizer’s unique design thrives with speed variations, making it highly effective in rough water or turns.
  • On inside turns, it rises seductively, while on the outside, it maintains a fast, enticing action.

Whether you're covering water to locate fish or making precision passes over a hot zone, the Trinidad Optimizer by Catch America is engineered to deliver strikes at high speeds. Upgrade your trolling game today!

Questions and answers

What is the Optimizer Size 4?

The Optimizer Size 4 is a 4.25 inch high-speed trolling spoon from Catch America, built for trout and salmon. It holds a tight, erratic action at speeds over 4 mph, so you cover water and find active fish fast. It comes in 61 colors.

What speed do you troll the Optimizer?

The Optimizer is a fast-troll spoon designed to keep its action above 4 mph, which helps you locate scattered fish quickly. Off Monterey Bay, one Optimizer Size 4 still boxed a Chinook run at about 2.5 mph. Speed it up until the spoon stays submerged and swimming.

Do you run the Optimizer behind a flasher or dodger?

No. Run the Optimizer clean and let its own flash and shimmer do the work. Off Monterey Bay the angler pulled the chartreuse flasher and the bare Optimizer Size 4 drew the strike in warm, clear water with no anchovies around, hooked at 180 feet on the downrigger.

How do you use the figure-eight trick with the Optimizer?

When you mark small scattered schools, run tight figure-eight passes over them with a short five-foot lead, then repeat quickly. The Optimizer rises seductively on inside turns and speeds up on the outside, and those speed changes often trigger bites when a straight troll will not.

What is the Optimizer Size 4 best for?

It is built for King Salmon and trout that want a fast presentation. Off Monterey Bay an Optimizer Size 4 with a single barbless hook boxed an early-season Chinook at 180 feet. The bright, blinding-bright spoon shined in clear water with no bait around.

What is the smaller Optimizer for finesse?

Drop to the Junior Optimizer 2.25 inch trolling spoon when fish want a smaller, faster profile or you are targeting trout. It is the little sibling to the Size 4 and works the same fast-troll way, run clean without an attractor out front.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 21 reviews.

Customer photo review of Optimizer Size 4 4.25" - Trout & Salmon Trolling Spoon

The #4 Optimizer in Watermelon behind a triangular UV flasher is the ticket for salmon off of San Francisco. Unfortunately, the paint finish fails very quickly (one use). Is recommend introducing an anchor profile (sanding or scuffing) the painted side before applying the coating. This will enhance finish durability.

Optimizer Size 4 4.25" - Trout & Salmon Trolling Spoon

Looks sharp. A gift for an avid fisher.

Optimizer™ Size 4

I am very pleased with the quality of these lures. As soon as we loose this Canadian ice I will try these babies out for sure.

Optimizer™ Size 4

These optimizers look awesome. I ordered the wrong size. I wanted size 3s not 4s . I will use these at Pathfinder and flaming Gorge when I go after the 20 pound lake trout and I will let you know I am going to use these to go after Northern Pike. These also will work great. I believe at Alcova going after my walleye.

Optimizer™ Size 4

They are Christmas gifts, they look good.

Optimizer™ Size 4

Great quality as always. I'm stocking up for next spring trout fishing in Maine

Optimizer™ Size 4

Recommended by Big Nate and can't wait to give it a try at Lake Berryessa!

Optimizer™ Size 4

Good product, quick shipping, and at 50% off, great price.

Optimizer™ Size 4

Add multiple colors Set how many of each. $8.89 each.
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  • Green Stripe Sawtooth 0
  • 24k Gold 0
  • Undertaker Chartreuse Dot 0
  • Silver Red Chartreuse 0
  • Silver Green Tips 0
  • Rainbow Trout Sawtooth 0
  • Green & Pearl, Black Dots 0
  • Wonderbread 0
  • Silver Watermelon 0
  • Brown Trout 0
  • Copper Yellow Dot 0
  • Buccaneer 0
  • Chartreuse & Pearl, Black Dot 0
  • Undertaker Pink, Green Dot 0
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  • Green Pearl Black 0
  • Chartreuse Pearl Black 0
  • Orange Pearl Black 0
  • Pink Pearl Black 0
  • Undertaker Pearl 0
  • Blue Orange Sawtooth 0
  • Blue Silver 0
  • Pearl 0
  • Cop Car 0
  • Blaze Orange Black Dot 0
  • Green Trout 0
  • Pearl Red Dots 0
  • Pearl White Dots 0
  • Red Pearl Black Dots 0
  • Pink Blue Silver 0
  • Purple Pink Sawtooth 0
  • Green Back Sawtooth 0
  • Anti Freeze Red Tip 0
  • Blue Pink Sawtooth 0
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