Spots, dots and green/glow tape: a few favorite add-ons to make Lake Michigan trolling spoons pop.
Why salmon and trout bite such things may never be fully rationalized, but theory is black dots resemble bugs on shallow baits while the green and glow adds visibility down deep.
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