Shortbus Flashers · Trolling Spoons
PopularShortbus Flashers 11 in Super Series Trolling Flasher
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- Item weight
- 0.1 kg
- Product dimensions
- 12.05 x 4.02 x 0.91 inches
Quick take
An 11 inch double-sided flasher that rotates on its axis, generating strobe flash and thump for salmon.
This 11-inch Silver Super Series flasher is built for trolling for salmon and steelhead. Its blade rotates as it moves through the water, throwing flashes of light, and its paddle is about one-eighth of an inch thick. Ball-bearing swivels and Duo-Lock snaps come with it.
Best for
- Trolling for Pacific and Atlantic salmon
- Great Lakes salmon and steelhead
- Deep-water trolling spreads
Skip if
- You are casting or jigging
- You want subtle lure action
Strengths
- Large 11 inch size creates aggressive thump and flash
- Full rotation on ball bearing swivel at any trolling speed
- Proven pattern used by Pacific Northwest guides
Trade-offs
- Requires trolling boat and motor to fish effectively
- Large flasher tangles with nearby lures in the spread
- Heavy design limits hand-casting applications
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | trolling flasher |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Stainless steel ball bearing swivel |
What can I catch with this?
- Salmon & steelhead
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Hunter, Chartreuse Twist, Dipped Chartreuse, Purple / Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Dipped Silver Bullet, GRB Silver Aurora, Mirror Chrome, Silver, Silver Aurora, Silver Bullet, Silver TwistThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Crush | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Crush | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Mirror Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Aurora, Blue Aurora Twisted Addiction, Blue Balls, Purple Nurple | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortbus Flashers Super Series Flasher, Hallucinator | Length:11 in | Color:Hallucinator | Suits:Salmon & steelhead |
| Shortbus Flashers 11 in Super Series Trolling Flasher | Length:11 in | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, salmon & steelhead |
| Shortbus Flashers Super Series Flasher, Silver Twist | Length:11 in | Color:Silver Twist | Suits:Clear and stained water, 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 | 11 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Salmon & steelhead |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 11 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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