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Cousin Carl Lake Trolls

$17.92 - $39.34

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Description

Here it is, folks. The famous, original, genuine Half-Fast® Cousin Carl Lake Troll! Just when you thought it was gone forever, we at Poulsen Cascade Tackle pulled the old dies out of mothballs, reconditioned them, and started putting them back into service. Sometimes (mistakenly) referred to as a ‘Beer-Can’ troll, the Cousin Carl has been a favorite of serious Trout and Kokanee anglers for practically ever. It’s no wonder. Cousin Carl flashers have a unique blade design that produces a counter-rotational super flash at even very slow trolling speeds. As the blades roll over in opposite directions, they line up at various intervals, creating an optimized double-flash effect that can catch a fish’s attention from a greater distance. If you want to catch Trout or Kokanee dependably at lakes everywhere, you want Half-Fast Cousin Carl Lake Troll Flashers. Specifics: 2-Bladed Trolls Size 2CXS 2CS 2CM 2CL 2CXL Overall Length 17″ 17″ 17″ 17″ 17″ Blade Length 1 78″ 2 1/8″ 2 1/2″ 2 3/4″ 3 1/8″ Blade Width 1″ 1 1/4″ 1 1/2″ 1 3/4″ 2 1/16″ 4-Bladed Trolls Size 4ULF Overall Length 27″ Blade Length 1 9/16″ Blade Width 7/8″ Return to top

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Trout, Salmon
Presentation
Variable, Counter Rotational Flashing At Slow Trolling Speeds
Techniques
Trolling
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light
Size17 in (432 mm)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use this lake trolling flasher behind a downrigger or line while moving slowly to create a counter-rotational flash that attracts trout and kokanee. It’s most effective when you can maintain steady, slow trolling speeds for consistent blade rotation and double-flash visibility.

Pros

  • Produces a counter-rotational “super flash” even at very slow trolling speeds
  • Double-flash effect can be seen from greater distances
  • Designed specifically for trout and kokanee trolling

Cons

  • Requires trolling setup (boat speed control) rather than casting/working on foot
  • Flashers can be less effective if trolling speed is too fast or inconsistent

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