How big is a 00 dodger?

How big is a 00 dodger?

6 inch
Dodger sizes from left to right: Size 1 = 9 inch; Size 0 = 8 inch; Size 00 = 6 inch; and Size 4/0 = 4 inch.

What is the difference between a flasher and Dodger?

DODGERS vs. FLASHERS The big difference between dodgers and flashers is the way they run through the water when being trolled. A dodger has a side-to-side swaying action while a flasher develops full 360º rotations.

What is a Dodger for fishing?

Flashers and dodgers impart an erratic, darting action to trailing lures and produce fish-attracting flash and sound. Plugs, spoons, flies and squids all can be used with a dodger, which transfers a crippled baitfish action to these lures.

How fast do Dodgers troll?

A dodger is best trolled at less than 2 mph, so any time you are planning on trolling low and slow then the dodger is the best option. A dodger will typically be used with a very short length from your release of roughly 27 inches. Lake trout and Kokanee salmon are normally trolled at a slower speed.

What is the best trolling speed for trout?

1.5 to 2.5 mph
Many experts recommend 1.5 to 2.5 mph when trolling. Others argue that while this works well for walleye or other predator species it is too fast for trout. In general, trout will spend the least amount of energy necessary to catch their next meal. This is especially true with water is warmer.

How fast can you troll a Dodger?

Troll too fast with a dodger and it starts spinning. Troll too slow with a flasher and its lethargic spin fails to draw in fish. As a general rule of thumb, troll dodgers at 2 mph or less and troll flashers over 2 mph.

How fast do you troll spoons?

Shallow diving crankbaits, spoons, flatfish or gang troll setups work well at speeds around 1 to 2 mph. As a baseline, troll around 1 mph and zig zag along contour breaks during low light hours. On pressured lakes you may want to long line troll large flies or spinners at speeds as slow as 0.8 mph.