Selecting The Correct Attracting Dodger Size

Samples of completed System 1, System 2, and System 3 Attractor Dodgers. Fishing line attaches to swivel in front of the spinner (seen on the right). Matching lure attaches to the coastlock swivel behind the dodger (seen on the left)

Sound travels through water amazingly fast. Any object moving through the water produces sound waves. These sound waves travel through the water away from the object producing the sound, and these sound waves travel in all directions: sideways, upward, downward, backward and forward. As the attracting dodger travels through the water, it gives off these sound waves, or vibrations. The type and frequency of these vibrations depends on the shape and size of the dodger and how fast it is trolled through the water. While humans have a range of frequencies the ear can detect, fish also have their biological tools for detecting sound waves and vibrations that humans cannot detect. As it turns out, fish are attracted to the sounds these attracting dodgers make. Selecting the correct attracting dodger sizes discussed in more detail in Kokanee University.

Color does not produce any sound waves. However, color is critical to get the target fish to bite. FWG attracting dodgers are designed to combine the vital attraction with maximum use of color in an ultralight presentation. Color beads, spinners, bug bodies, squids and krill are color matched and integrated with the attracting dodger to present a more visible setup. Adding the color matching lure makes the presentation complete. The attracting dodgers with the extended beads and spinner when coupled with a matching lure give a brilliant color display of up to 15 inches. All that color and vibration yet still in an ultralight class.

It is generally accepted that smaller dodgers are used in early season and more shallow waters, while larger dodgers are considered most effective at deeper depths. Again, size and presentation speed are the critical factors. FWG attracting dodgers come in three sizes to allow you to maximize your targeting at depth strategy. These are designated as System 1, System 2 and System 3. Each size will attract fish at all depths in the water column.

FWG attracting dodgers combine correct fish attracting vibrations with bright, no fade colors. This is accomplished by the use of fluorescent (“UV’) color pads on each side of the dodger and the use of no fade fluorescent and glow beads and “UV” spinners outside the dodger blade to extend the visibility of your presentation. The beads and spinner are carried on seven strand stainless steel wire that is nylon coated and tested to 20#. They add color and additional vibrations, but virtually no weight. Beads and spinner configurations are different for each attracting dodger.