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Mack's Lure · Trolling Spoons
Mack's Lure Sling Blade Slim Trolling Spoon, 4 in
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Options
Color: Nickel/Green UV
- Nickel/Green UV
- Nickel/Pink UV
- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A slim metal dodger built for fast trolling that creates vibration to attract gamefish.
The Sling Blade is a slim, cupped-and-tapered trolling dodger, 4 inches long in a nickel and green UV finish, for anglers who run spoons or flies behind a dodger for trout, kokanee and salmon. Its unpainted metal can be bent to tune the action, and it is meant for trolling at roughly 1.7 to 2.5 mph. It suits anglers who want a compact dodger that keeps a bait moving at slow speeds.
Best for
- Trolling for pike and salmon at speed
- Attracting fish with flash and vibration
- Adding action to live bait rigs
Skip if
- You need a dodger that works at slow speeds
- You cast from shore or use hand-lined techniques
Strengths
- Slim profile creates less drag, allowing faster trolling
- Cupped one end for action, tapered end for minimal resistance
- Bright nickel finish with UV coating increases visibility
Trade-offs
- Less resistance means harder to feel bottom and structure
- J-hook design may not suit all bait presentations
- Slim shape provides less water displacement than wider dodgers
Fishing fit
- Species
- Pike & musky
- Salmon & steelhead
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | trolling spoon |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 in |
| Material | Nickel |
| Hook | J-hook |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel/Pink UV | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Nickel/Green UVThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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/Green UV |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Nickel/Green UV.
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