How To

How to Rig an Early Bird Hoochie For Trolling

  • Tail Leader - 30 lb test

    Chinook Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, and Rockfish

    For 11'' flashers leader length should be 36 to 50''

    For 8'' flashers leader length should be 20 to 27''

    Coho and Other Salmon

    For 11'' flashers leader length should be 26 to 40''

    For 8'' flashers leader length should be 20 to 27''

  • Font Leader - 25 lb test

    With a Downrigger

    Length of 8 feet and up

    With Divers and Trolling Weights

    Length of 3 feet

  • Other Tips

    When set up correctly, the flasher will impart action on the hoochie, giving it a fish-like appearance in the water. Use barrel and snap swivels liberally to avoid line twists and tangles. Experiment with your trolling speed: chinook salmon and bottom-fish like slower speeds, while coho prefer a faster troll.