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Sling Blade™ Original

$11.99 - $19.99

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Description

Description Details Tips Often imitated, never duplicated. The Sling Blade Original is a slim profile dodger. Cupped on one end and tapered on the other, it can be trolled faster than other dodgers and has much less resistance. Available in three sizes for kokanee, trout, salmon and more. Can you bend the Sling Blade Original for different actions? Yes, all nickel Sling Blade Originals are flexible. Painted options are not. How fast can you troll the Sling Blade Original? They can be trolled up to 2.4 mph before you start to have rolling problems.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Salmon, Trout, Steelhead
Presentation
Variable, Dodger Flash With Side To Side Wobble (trolling)
Techniques
Trolling
Conditions
Open Water
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a trolling dodger used ahead of bait or a lure to add flash and action. It’s designed for kokanee, trout, salmon, and similar species, and can be pulled faster than many dodgers with relatively low resistance. Best used when trolling at moderate speeds, especially where a subtle side-to-side kick and flash can help trigger strikes.

Pros

  • Slim profile creates less drag than many dodgers
  • Can be trolled up to 2.4 mph
  • Flexible nickel versions allow tuning for different actions
  • Useful for kokanee, trout, and salmon trolling

Cons

  • Painted versions are not flexible
  • Not a casting lure
  • Rolling can become an issue above stated speed

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