Trout 1.5g Spoon
Buoyancy: Sinking (Metal Construction)
Negative Buoyancy: Solid metal construction causes it to sink continuously upon entering the water.
Slow Finesse Flutter: At 1.5g, it is exceptionally lightweight, producing a gentle, fluttering side-to-side shimmer on a semi-slack line drop that stays in the trout's strike zone longer.
Diving Depth: Variable (Sinking / Count-Down)
Shallow to Mid-Depth Reach: Operates effectively from 1 foot below the surface down to 6–8 feet.
Count-Down Rate: Sinks at roughly 0.5 to 0.75 feet per second, giving you precise depth control in shallow stream runs, alpine lakes, or over weed beds.
Action and Retrieval Techniques
Ideal Setups: Tailored for Ultra-Light spinning rods or BFS (Bait Finesse System) tackle paired with 1lb–3lb fluorocarbon or ultra-thin braid.
Single Hook Efficiency: Rigged with a single fine-wire hook to prevent snagging on river bottoms, reduce grass buildup, and ensure swift, safe trout releases.
Retrieval Styles:
Dead-Slow Steady Reel: Produces a tight, shimmering wobble that works even at extremely slow speeds.
Twitch-and-Drift: Ideal for moving water—lightly twitch the rod tip and let the current swing the spoon through eddies while it flutters.
Vertical Micro-Jigging: Works exceptionally well for vertical presentations in ice fishing or jigging over suspended trout schools in deep lakes.
Target Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, as well as Crappie and Panfish.