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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Junior Optimizer Slimline best for?

It is a thin, fast-profile trolling spoon built for active rainbow trout and landlocked salmon that want a quicker presentation. Troll it clean on your line, not behind a dodger, and let the tight wobble do the work when fish are chasing and aggressive.

How is the Slimline different from the standard Junior Optimizer?

The Slimline uses a slimmer cross-section than the original Junior Optimizer, which produces a tighter, more rapid wobble instead of a wider roll. That distinct action gives you a second rotation to show fish, and it comes in 24 exclusive colors not offered in the standard lineup.

How fast should I troll the Junior Optimizer Slimline?

This spoon is built for faster, more aggressive trolling than standard-weight hardware. Run it clean on your line so the thin body can reach its quick wobble. Speed it up when trout and salmon are active and chasing, and slow down only if the action washes out.

How many colors does the Junior Optimizer Slimline come in?

It is offered in 24 exclusive color patterns that are not part of the standard Junior Optimizer lineup. The range covers bright attractor tones and more baitfish-imitative finishes, so you can match stained or clear water and switch colors until the trout and salmon commit.

When should I switch to the Slimline?

Reach for it when fish have keyed on the standard Junior Optimizer profile and stopped responding. The tighter, faster wobble looks different in the water and re-triggers strikes from pressured rainbow trout and landlocked salmon. Rotating between the two spoons keeps a spread fresh through the day.

What should I run with the Junior Optimizer Slimline?

Pair it with the standard Junior Optimizer 2.25 inch so you can offer both the wider original roll and the Slimline's tighter wobble on the same troll. Running the two side by side lets you read which action the fish want and match it fast.