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Moonshine Lures · Trolling Spoons
Moonshine Lures Trolling Spoon, 4 in, Blue Jeans
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- Product dimensions
- 4 x 0.79 x 0.79 inches
Quick take
A 4-inch trolling spoon with UV reflective colors that flash to attract salmon, trout and steelhead.
The Original Moonshine is a 4-inch metal spoon in Blue Jeans with a purple glow finish that needs time under natural UV light to charge. It can be fished in deep water or stained water, and it works both at night and during the day.
Best for
- Trolling for salmon and steelhead in lakes and rivers
- Night trolling where UV properties show up
- Deep-water presentations behind boats
Skip if
- You fish shallow water; trolling spoons work deep
- You cast from shore; trolling spoon requires towed presentation
Strengths
- UV reflective finish is visible at depth and in darkness
- Silver and gold back creates natural-looking flash
- Proven family-owned quality construction
Trade-offs
- Spoons are not castable for distance; trolling only
- Requires boat for effective use
- Frequent snagging on bottom structure
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Orange RV Spoon, Agent Orange Standard, Gold Agent Orange Half Moon, Orange Carbon, Orange Hulk, Orange Hulk Magnum | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black Pearl Moonshine Trolling Spoon Standard | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Jeans, Green Jeans Magnum, Green Jeans RV Spoon, Green Knight Moonshine Trolling Spoon | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Hulk Moonshine Trolling Spoon | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Green Shorts Half Moon, Gold Steely Ranger Half Moon, Hulk - Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Flounder Moonshine Trolling Spoon, Blue Flounder RV Spoon Magnum, Blue Flounder RV Spoon Standard, Blue Jackal Moonshine Trolling Spoon, Blue Jeans, Blue Jeans RV Spoon Standard, Blue Knight Moonshine Trolling Spoon, Blue Knight RV Spoon, RV Blue KnightThis one | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonshine Lures Trolling Spoon, 4 in, Blue Jeans | Length:4 in | Color:Blue Jeans | Suits:Muddy water |
| Moonshine Lures Half Moon Spoon, 4 in | Length:4 in | Color:Wonder Bread | Suits:Trout and salmon & steelhead |
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 | Blue Jeans |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Jeans.
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