Kokanee Dodger Blanks
Kokanee dodgers can make a huge difference in kokanee fishing. They will attract the fish and then trigger them to bite. If you have been around kokanee fishing for a while you know that these lures and other gear are not cheap, especially dodgers. Buying the kokanee dodger blanks and putting the hooks on yourself can save you a lot more than buying them individually. This can add up fast when you are rigging multiple rods with flashers, dodgers and corn scented lures. It does not have to be expensive though. You can make your own at a fraction of the cost!
I’ve been fishing for kokanee for years. Frankly, I’m obsessed. I write for a kokanee fishing website after all. I’ve spent way more than most on kokanee fishing gear. Take it from me, the top of the line stuff is nice, convenient, and it works, but you can make your own gear as well, and I’ve been able to really dial in some nice kokanee dodgers for my local kokes off of these blanks.
Kokanee Dodger Blanks
Blank Skateboard Kokanee Fishing Dodgers, 4-3/4″ Chrome, 25 Pack
KOKOPROS
- Blank Skateboard Kokanee Fishing Dodgers Flashers
- 4-3/4″ Length
- Chrome Color
- 25-Pack
- Other hardware (rings, swivels, etc. Sold Separately, available below)
Blank Teardrop Fishing Dodgers Flashers, 5-1/2″ Chrome, 5 Pack
KOKOPROS
- Ideal for Kokanee Salmon Fishing
- Blank Dodgers- Teardrop Style Flashers
- Chrome Color
- 5-1/2″ Length
- Chrome Color
- 5-Pack
- Other hardware (rings, swivels, etc. Sold Separately, available below)
Other Hardware Needed for Your Kokanee Dodger Blanks
Most dodgers have both of these types of swivels. If you have a particular preference, you can also customize it to meet your specific needs. I personally prefer the swivel style with the clips or snaps on both ends of my dodger blanks, but most people don’t. It’s up to you.
Barrel Swivel with Interlock Safety Snap- 50 Pack
- Made from a copper and stainless steel allow for strength and Nickel plated to keep them from rusting, reduce friction, and improve performance
- The safety snap allows for anglers to quickly swap out rigs, lures, jigs, or leaders quickly
- High performance for kokanee fishing as well as other saltwater and freshwater fishing
Solid Ring Barrel Style High Strength Fishing Swivels
- These swivels are made from a stainless steel and copper alloy for strength and durability. They’re also plated with a black nickel to keep them from rusting, reduce friction, and improve performance.
- Allows lures, dodgers, and baits to rotate smoothly so there is no twisting to help you avoid tangling
- 17 sizes available
- Breaking strength is 31lb to 165lb, depending on the size.
Split Rings
Stainless Steel Split Ring Tackle Connectors (200 Pieces)
- Made from stainless steel in a value pack
- 5 sizes, from 5.5mm to 9mm
- 40pcs of every size.
- This pack of split rings is made for fishing. It also comes with a cheap set of fishing plyers. I could take or leave those, but it didn’t raise the price at all, and I had confidence that the rings would work for my dodgers. I wasn’t disappointed.
Stickers for Kokanee Dodger Blanks
Fishing Lure Stickers, Fish Scales, Lure Tape
- Includes 15 different stickers
- Size is approximately 4″x3″
- more solid and durable though
- Holographic scale pattern to help it look more fish like
- This tape is waterproof and is designed with fishing in mind
- Pink is our most successful color for Kokanee Salmon
- These holographic tapes are also great for upgrading or revitalizing any old dodgers, flashers, spoons, or lures as well
1200 Pieces 3D Fishing Lure Eyes
- These eyes come in 6 different sizes ranging from 3mm to 10mm
- These are made from epoxy resin, which makes them both extremely durable, lifelike, and lightweight.
- This pack also comes with 144 4D fish eyes, that are even more life like.
Using Kokanee Dodger Blanks
When kokanee fishing, dodgers play a major role in attracting fish. They add flash and vibration that can bring fish in from a distance. Kokanee Dodgers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Typically, they are used with flasher blades or hoochies. There are many different dodger brands available on the market today, but if you want to save some money and customize your own dodgers, make sure you get the right blanks.
The first thing you will want to look for when buying blanks is the shaft length and diameter. You want your shaft to be long enough to hold the lure or bait of your choice. The diameter of the shaft should match your line size as well as the snap swivels you plan to use. If you are planning on trolling for kokanee at high speeds, you will also want a thinner profile blank with a blade size between 3 and 4 inches long that will not create too much drag in the water.
You can put together a DIY homemade kokanee dodger for about 1/4 the price of store bought. Buying dodger blanks in bulk allows you to try out many different styles and experiment with many different patterns, colors, and materials to dial in your perfect kokanee rig.
There are lots of options for how to do colors and designs and patterns on your kokanee dodger blanks. Below is a video of a fellow that uses glow powders on his blanks with some pretty cool results.
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