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dave c

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Dick Nite lures
« on: March 14, 2018, 07:49:24 PM »

I remember seeing a video of Rods where he used a small spoon called a little shaved under a float.  I believe he said they were made by Yakima baits. Have not been able to locate these however I recently picked up a couple Dick Nite spoons. They are size 2, maybe an inch long. Wondering if anyone has tried these?
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dave c

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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2018, 07:50:21 PM »

Sorry little shaver. Damn auto correct
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2018, 07:53:39 PM »

I haven't used them much for steelhead but very effective for salmon and trout. Also possible to cast with a fly rod. FWIW I like the Dick Nite action better than the Little Shaver .
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dave c

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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2018, 08:03:11 PM »

I haven't used them much for steelhead but very effective for salmon and trout. Also possible to cast with a fly rod. FWIW I like the Dick Nite action better than the Little Shaver .
tks for reply. Would the hook supplied stand up to a steelhead or should it be changes
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2018, 04:45:16 AM »

Change hooks and all split rings on the Dick Nites and Hildebrandts. I personally use #1 Sickle siwash hook. I like to run a swivel above the lure and below the lure to give the hook some drop back.
Try the colored ones as well, meaning the actual lures.

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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2018, 08:01:52 AM »

I know a few guys that use those on fly rods because they're small and light enough. It's a little against the fly fishing code though  ;)
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2018, 08:11:26 AM »

I know a few guys that use those on fly rods because they're small and light enough. It's a little against the fly fishing code though  ;)
Also known has the "Sir Richard" fly in the fly fishing circles.

All tackle shops have access to purchasing Little Shavers and most of the larger stores like Berry's , SeaRun & Fred's should have them in stock. They are available from local distributors for your favorite store to bring in.
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2018, 08:48:10 AM »

We used to use Dick Nites almost exclusively for coho.  I know my dad still does but I haven't been able to fish for coho for a long time so I don't know if the hooks they currently supply them with are sufficient for a coho but I know years ago they were fine.  Very fun to fish and the coho used to kill it.
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2018, 09:25:25 AM »

I’ve caught more trout and Kokanee on the dic knight then any other lure. Trolled behind a willow leaf or ford fender they work great.

Never tried for salmon but now I’m curious
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2018, 01:47:33 PM »

x2 for swapping out the crappy in-the-box hook. I've always found the stock hook to get tangled up into the lure.

And yeah they can be cast with a fly rod. I've tried it but I much prefer Christmas tree flies which give better action under water imo
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2018, 03:47:36 PM »

I've only used them for Kokanee.  And lets just say, they work.
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2018, 03:57:33 PM »

They also work on sea run cutthroat. A little on the light side to cast with spinning gear, but they look just like a sand lance.   

   
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2018, 07:15:10 PM »

Gold Hildebrandt-deadly wicked !
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2018, 07:40:50 PM »

Swapping out with similar sized gamakatsu siwash hooks works great. When casting for coho’s a size 1 dick nite in the frog colour works great. 3’ leader to a 3 way swivel. Use a dropper loop so you can easily switch bell sinker sizes to be able to fish them in all depths and current speeds.
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Re: Dick Nite lures
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2018, 08:12:20 PM »

i use the dick nites under a float for steel once in a while work great i always swap out the hooks with sickle siwash.
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