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PopularShortbus Flashers Super Series Flasher, Hallucinator
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- Item weight
- 0.11 kg
- Product dimensions
- 13.7 x 4.84 x 0.91 inches
Quick take
An 11 inch double-sided flasher that rotates on its axis, generating strobe flash and thump for salmon.
The 11-inch Hallucinator Super Series flasher is made for salmon trolling, with a blade that rotates to throw flashes of light as it moves. 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
What can I catch with this?
- Salmon & steelhead
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 Twist | 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 | Hallucinator |
| Target species | Salmon & steelhead |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 11 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Hallucinator.
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