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Mack's Lure · Lures
Mack's Lure Double D Dodger, 4 in, Nickel/Gold
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- Item weight
- 20 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 5.75 x 3.75 x 0.3 inches
Quick take
A 4.4-inch copper UV dodger with five attachment points for trolling bait and lure spreads.
The 4 inch Sling Blade Dodger in nickel and gold is a slim dodger, cupped on one end and tapered on the other, meant for trolling for kokanee, trout and salmon. Its nickel finish can be bent by hand to change the action, which painted versions cannot do. The same dodger also comes in 6 and 9 inch sizes for anglers who want a bigger profile.
Best for
- Salmon and steelhead trolling spreads
- Jigging for trout behind a boat
- Anglers using dodgers as side planners
Skip if
- You are trolling single lures without spreads
- You need a smaller dodger
Strengths
- Five attachment points let you spread lines in different patterns
- Flexible design lets you adjust dodging action for vigor
- Copper UV finish flashes and attracts fish
Trade-offs
- Dodger creates drag and slows trolling speed
- Pre-set on curves; little adjustment without bending
- Multi-line spreads require experience to manage
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse/Green, Hot Pink, Lemon Lime UV, Pink/Silver Tiger | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Nickel/Silver, Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl UV, White/Glow | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Brass/Red, Nickel/Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Nickel/GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Nickel/Blue, Purple Haze UV | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack's Lure Double D Dodger, 4 in, Nickel/Gold | Length:4 in | Color:Nickel/Gold | Suits:Stained water |
| Mack's Lure Double D Dodger, 4.4 in, Copper UV | Length:4.4 in | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Nickel/Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Nickel/Gold.
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