04-15-2014, 05:16 PM
I use them with rapalas only rarely. But I will sometimes if the bite is really slow. I use much longer leader (18-24") with rapalas so the dodger doesn't mess with the natural Rapala action. It's just an attractor. I haven't fished the two set ups side by side enough to say how much it helps -- but it seems to.
The last few weeks and deer creek the score of rapalas with dodgers vs those without is about 4-1. But that sample size is still very small. And frankly other stuff has far out-fished rapalas with or without dodgers.
I generally use them with squids as you say, but they are a very effective substitute for pop gear in front of a wedding ring, kokanee killer, or other spinners. And they are much less draggy.
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The last few weeks and deer creek the score of rapalas with dodgers vs those without is about 4-1. But that sample size is still very small. And frankly other stuff has far out-fished rapalas with or without dodgers.
I generally use them with squids as you say, but they are a very effective substitute for pop gear in front of a wedding ring, kokanee killer, or other spinners. And they are much less draggy.
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