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Pautzke Bait · Preserved & Artificial Bait
Pautzke Fire Balls Artificial Salmon Eggs, Gold/Garlic, 1.65 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.21 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 2 x 3 inches
Quick take
Artificial Fire Balls eggs that match the appearance and scent of real salmon eggs, sized for salmon and steelhead.
Best for
- Great Lakes steelhead and salmon targeting
- Anglers who want realism without handling live eggs
- Situations where artificial egg scent proves effective
Skip if
- You have access to fresh roe and prefer live eggs
- You fish for species other than salmon and steelhead
Strengths
- Scent and sink rate closely match real Pautzke Balls of Fire eggs
- 80+ year proprietary formula with proven track record
- 11 color-scent combinations available for matching conditions
Trade-offs
- Artificial eggs are not as durable as hard plastic lures
- Fire Balls are species-specific, not for panfish
- Scent dispersal may be limited compared to live roe
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Float fishing
- Bottom fishing
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Pautzke Fire Balls Artificial Salmon Eggs, Coho, 1.65 oz | Color:Coho | Suits:— |
| Pautzke Fire Balls Artificial Salmon Eggs, Gold/Garlic, 1.65 oz | Color:Gold/Garlic | Suits:— |
| Pautzke Fire Balls Artificial Salmon Eggs, Red/Glitter, 1.65 oz | Color:Red/Glitter | Suits:— |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse/Anise, Chartreuse/Garlic | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Red/Glitter | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold/GarlicThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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