Flasher Question

My boat is not equipped with riggers. From what I read flashers seem to be the way to go versus dodgers. Can I run flashers on a dipsy diver? or does the spinning cause a problem that would prevent it?

I’m not an expert in any capacity when it comes to Salmon fishing, but from what I’ve learned from a little experience, you can definitely run a flasher/dodger with a dipsy.

I’ve also learned not to skimp on the line set-up from the dipsy to the flasher. Unfortunately James and I lost a nice fish due to a break off with 20lb fluoro. We bumped it up to 80lb….maybe a little overkill but no more break offs.

You can absolutely run flashers on dipsys. 90% of the time, thats what my dipsys are going to have on them. Probably a spin doctor. You can really run flashers on anything. Lead, dipsys, riggers, etc. , but my favorite way to run em is on a braid or wire dipsy. On dipsys, us a long 10ft+ leader of 30lb mono between the diver and flasher. Snubbers help too, but aren’t necessary IMO when you get to leader lengths of 20ft+. Good luck!

Flasher/flys behind a dipsy diver is my favorite way to run them.
Over the years, its also proven to be one of the most productive lines in the water.
I run mine very similar to what Nathan described above.

Flashers like Fish Flash or Big Al’s Flash from yakima are designed to have very little drag or resistance. They’re ideal for behind dipseys or other various divers since they don’t add the stress like a normal spinner blade. Plus, the lack of whipping back and forth allows for using with virtually any bait/lure trailing behind. We’ve run them with j-plugs, spoons, flies, and herring rigs (used smelt).

Thanks guys. This was very helpful. Heading to Bayfield area Labor Day and again later September. Had some luck last year with Lakers on the flats by the refuge but that was earlier in the season. Any suggestions for areas to try in September where I have a chance at preferably salmon but if nothing else lakers? We got a couple cohos last year and they were delicious.

I’ve only been up there a few times for trout/salmon. We stayed east of the bay and focused on tributary mouths