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 Slow
rollin’ for Salmon with the Konezone trolling flasher
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 Action
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As we said earlier the
Konezone can be rigged in different ways, inline, slightly offset, and wing
position with the two smaller sizes, all located on the leader end. When
positioning the snap on the two outer eyelets you will get different actions
from the Konezone flasher. Instead of inline spinning, now the Konezone will
roll in a circular motion, whipping the lure wide and wider if positioned on the
most outer eyelet. These wide rolling positions will allow you to put an action
into a lure that has none like the Hootchie: a very popular lure used during the
beginning of salmon season in Monterey Bay, California. Typically, we run a
Hootchie with a dodger in order to gain an unpredictable erratic action, but now
we can put a new spin onto the Hootchie with the Konezone. With the flexibility
of this innovative product, we are able to run the Konezone in place of a
flasher and dodger with any effective blade and flasher tape combination we
want.
The blades come in 10 proven colors
Retrieving:
Those who have fished flashers and dodgers before will know how it affects the
fight when you reel a fish in. This can, at times, be so detrimental the fish
can gain the leverage it needs to spit the hook because you’re not under 100%
control of your fish. With Konezone you fight the fish not the flasher. Because
of its design it puts minimal resistance in any of the rigging placement during
the retrieve even with a fish on. Anglers are able to enjoy fighting the fish
under control all the way to the net.
Eight tape colors/patterns are
available and allow anglers to customize it with the 10 different blade colors
Durability: No
problems here with the Konezone. This product is well built with hefty
components and a very durable blade. The acrylic blade is thick and the tape
will hold through multiple seasons. When landing fish the flasher gets banged
around on the boat deck especially when the fish thrashes around. If you have
seen a halibut flap around on the deck of the boat, you will know how it is.
These fish are known to break rods, coolers, and whatever may lay in its path.
We had first hand experience with such an incident and the Konezone blade only
took a few roughed up edges but no broken blade.
The blade and
components used are commercial-grade
Application:
The Konezone won’t be
replacing the traditional flashers and dodgers that many have so much confidence
in, but for those who are looking for another product that will give them a
different action than everyone else on the water, this product will accomplish
your goal. The Konezone HST flasher can be used for multiple species of fish
such as salmon, stripers, halibut, lake trout, and more. You can run it either
inline for a constant flashy spin or in a narrow and wide roll for different
affects. Since all the blades come with such hefty swivels and snaps, at times
when targeting smaller species you might want to downsize if you think it’ll
affect your presentation. Because of the built quality using super-heavy duty
stainless steel components the Konezone can be used in saltwater and freshwater
applications.
Anglers that troll in saltwater
and freshwater can use the Konezone for halibut, salmon, Kokanee, and much more
Ratings:
|
Konezone HST
Flasher Ratings
(?/10) |
| Construction/Quality |
Very well built using a
thick piece of plastic along with stainless steel components |
9 |
| Performance |
This flasher will spin and
produce attractive actions at both slow and fast speeds. You can rig it to
run with three different actions. When you’re hooked you fight the fish, not
the flasher |
8.5 |
| Price |
A couple of dollars more
than traditional flashers and dodgers but that’s the price you pay for
customization |
8 |
| Features |
Providing up to three
different positions to create multiple actions, and the ability to customize
the blade and tape color to your own likings. This lure features hefty
stainless steel components |
8.5 |
| Design
(Ergonomics) |
Designed to flow through
the water so that when you have a fish on you’re fighting the fish and not
the flasher |
9 |
| Application |
Anglers who troll in
saltwater and freshwater can apply this flasher to fish such as salmon,
Kokanee, lake trout, halibut, stripers, and more |
8.5 |
|
Total Score |
8.58 |
Pluses and Minuses:
|
Plus
Minus |
| J
Minimal drag
when fighting the fish |
L
Might need to
downsize swivels and snaps for smaller fish |
| J
Lots of
available patterns + ability to customize |
L
Higher cost
than traditional flashers and dodgers |
| J
Spins
flawlessly at all speeds |
|
| J
Commercial-grade toughness |
|
| J
Multi-action
(flasher+dodger characteristics) |
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Conclusion:
The Konezone trolling
flasher hasn’t been around for that long but the word about these slow rolling
flashers is spreading like wildfire. Unlike conventional flashers and dodgers
this product will put a whole new spin in attracting fish to strike. Compared to
traditional flashers and dodgers the Konezone creates much less drag when
fighting the fish, resulting in better landing ratios. The Konezone is available
at local stores and online retailers where you can pick up various patterns, but
if you have a hot pattern in mind, you can go through Konezone’s website to
customize your own blade-tape colors. Don’t leave your traditional flashers and
dodgers at home, but remember to add the Konezone trolling flasher to your
arsenal for this year’s fishing season.
Buy here: Konezone Trolling Flashers
$ 8.95
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