Pearl Optimizer Size 3 Trout & Salmon Trolling Spoon

About this product

The Optimizer Size 3 at 3-5/8 inches is a large, high-flash trolling spoon built for power-trolling spreads that need to cover serious water at speed. Its stamped body produces a true wobble-and-flash at fast trolling speeds without the rolling or spinning that limits lighter spoons, making it the go-to choice for targeting rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, and striped bass in open-water applications. For anglers searching Pearl Optimizer colors, this Size 3 page is the primary place to choose Black and Pearl, Pearl White, Pearl Gold Silver, and related pearl finishes. The 24K gold and chrome base finishes with painted color overlays cover both high-attractor and natural baitfish patterns for versatility across the full range of light conditions. Available in 85 color patterns. The broadest color range in the Optimizer family.

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.

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 spoon best for?

High-speed trolling for trout and salmon. The Trinidad Optimizer holds a seductive, erratic action at speeds over 4 mph, so you cover water and find active fish fast. It is proven on king salmon and other aggressive predators that chase down a fast-moving spoon.

How fast do you troll the Optimizer?

Over 4 mph. Unlike traditional spoons that lose their action at speed, the Optimizer keeps running true and reduces spin. Capt. Monte Smith fast-trolls it for Don Pedro kings and is not afraid to run the bigger sizes, since aggressive warm-water kings chase them down.

How do I find the right speed for the Optimizer?

Hold the lure next to the boat on a five-foot lead just under the surface. If it rises out of the water, increase your speed until it stays submerged and swimming. King salmon cruise around 16 mph, so faster presentations help you locate them.

What size Optimizer should I run?

This is the Size 3 at 3 5/8 inches. A larger Size 4 at 4 1/4 inches is also offered for bigger water and bigger fish. Monte Smith runs the bigger Optimizers for aggressive Don Pedro kings and drops to the Junior for a smaller profile when needed.

Does the Optimizer handle rough water?

Yes. It excels in surging conditions, holding its action through boat-speed changes and chop, so you keep fishing when the wind is up. Use its search-and-target strength to cover water fast, then lock in with precise figure-eight passes over marked fish.

Does the Optimizer need scent?

It draws strikes on flash and action alone, but Monte Smith adds a small dab of Kokanee Slammer to the back on spoon-only days at Don Pedro. He runs Optimizers, Trigger Spoons, and Speed Spoons together, sometimes with no dodger, to trigger fast reaction bites.

What pairs well with the Optimizer?

Run it with the Speed Spoon 2.5 inch. Both are fast-troll spoons Monte Smith fishes side by side for Don Pedro rainbows and kings, letting you show two high-speed profiles at once until the fish tell you which they want.

Speed Spoon 2.5" - Trout, Salmon & Bass Spoon

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 15 reviews.

I love this silver optimizer! These optimizers can be trolled really fast and this one has a lot of flash in the water. I use this original with tape, take the tape off, sometimes I add eyes to both the original and no tape versions. I really like the metallic optimizers!

Burnel P. 5/5 Verified September 26, 2026

Optimizer Size 3 3.625" - Trout & Salmon Trolling Spoon

I bought these spoons for silver salmon in Alaska, these spoons can be trolled at very high speeds. I also use them on Shasta and Oroville for landlocked kings.