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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Downrigger Ball Flasher do?

Uncle Larry's Downrigger Ball Flasher attaches to your downrigger cable and adds vibration and flash at the terminal end of your spread, where the ball runs. It draws kokanee and salmon in from deeper in the strike zone while your trailing lure does the hooking. It adds attraction without dragging on your fishing line.

How does the ball flasher attract fish?

It generates a distinct frequency and flash through the water column that differs from above-water attractors. That signal pulls kokanee and salmon toward your gear from farther out and deeper down. Because it rides on the downrigger cable, it creates attraction with no added drag on your rod or lure.

What finishes does the Downrigger Ball Flasher come in?

It comes in five finishes to match light and depth through the season: Black Ice, Copper, Gold, Pearl Glow, and Silver. Run brighter Silver and Pearl Glow in clear water or bright sun, and switch to Copper or Gold in stained water or low, early-morning light.

Does the ball flasher affect how my lure runs?

No. Because it rides on the downrigger cable and ball rather than your fishing line, it adds flash and vibration without adding drag to your leader or lure. Your trailing hoochie, spoon, or dodger setup runs clean and natural while the flasher pulls fish into the zone.

What lure should I run behind the ball flasher?

Run the ball flasher on your cannonball and trail a Mini Squid hoochie behind a dodger on the line. The flasher pulls kokanee into the zone from deep, and the breathing squid skirt seals the bite. It is a proven flash-and-lure combination for kokanee and salmon.