SPRINGERS

Normally I dont wish to skip over any fishing season, but this year its an exception.  I cant wait for SPRINGERS!!  This year should be another great year for the Willamette run from what the predictions are saying.  I know, I know its just a prediction, but hey you have to hope for something!

So, its a waiting game for Shortbus Flashers.  February will be the time to get rolling, salmon in the system, Sportsman Show to showcase products, how can it not be a good year!! 

Mini Flashers

So its time to test the waters with some new designs.  Introducing the Mini Flashers!  These little guys are only 3.5" tall but what are the possibilities they possess?   Well for starters, how about a true Kokanee flasher, you can run it in front of a dodger or all by itself.  Or what about Walleye, bring some more incentive to get a big fish to your offering.

How about in front of your bait while back trolling smaller rivers, a second color in front of your larger Shortbus Flasher.  What about plunking?  Yes you can just slide it down the line along with your bait for even more attraction.

As you can see, the possibilities are almost endless!  I'm really excited about the new addition, but look forward to getting some input for these little firecrackers!

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Hogg's Hardcore Tuna Tackle

Double introduction this time!! 

Lots of you already know Hogg's Hardcore Tuna Tackle and have had the opportunity to deal with Mike locally for some time.  With the business growing he has decided to expand and put up a store front for all of you TUNA addicts to supply your year round thirst!

But..... you know as well as I do that TUNA only run for a portion of the year so what is a tackle shop going to do?  Yep, expand even more!  So, not just TUNA tackle, but also salmon and steelhead tackle for all of your West side shopping needs!  With the expansion into the salmon and steelhead tackle, Shortbus Flashers is now available at Hogg's Hardcore Tuna Tackle! 

So, the important info -- where are they?

362 SW Oak St

Hillsboro, OR 97123

(503) 887-6845

Yes, there's more!  Hogg's is having a "Before and After Thanksgiving" sale to get things started for the holidays shopping needs - Below is a small list of some things on sale and hours.  Again, please support your local stores!!!

Store hours will be as follows

Sat Nov. 20Th 9AM to 7PM

Sun Nov. 21st CLOSED

Mon. Nov 22ND 4PM to 8:30 PM

Tues. Nov 23rd 4PM to 8:30 PM

Wed Nov 24Th CLOSED

Thanksgiving day CLOSED

Fri. Nov 26Th 8AM to 2PM

Saturday Nov 27Th 9AM to 7PM


Whats on Sale

Stingray rods as follows

AZ 5056 TRHEEV 50 to 100LB Heavy action 5'6" all roller rod $59.00

Az 5056 sumhev 50 to 100LB Heavy action 5'6" RS/RT stand up rod $50.00

Pink Stingray rods for your wife

CA2056 Sumeev 5'6" 20 to 60LB turbo guides medium action stand up $48.00

AZ2056 trmeev 5'6" 20 to 60LB all roller rod $59.00

Insulated fish bags

WPS bags are $20 off regular price.


30" X 60" sale priced at $190

30" X 48" sale priced at $165

We also have 2 close out models

one bag 30" X 60" non pleated bottom $125

one bag 24" X 60" pleated bottom $125


All lures and rigging products 10% off (excludes non sale rods and reels)

Products we carry are Jinkai, Shortbus Flashers, Rosco swivels, Ballyhood, Eat Me Lures, H2o lures, Jerry Brown line one,and much more

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Guide Program Still Available

Your going to need a bigger bus!!  Words from my lovely wife when I announced two more guides has taken advantage of the Shortbus Flashers Guide Program!!  She may be right!!

Introducing JMS Fishing Adventures and Ross Bell Guide Service to the bus.  Two guides from different sides of the state. 

 

JMS Fishing Advantures is owned and operated by Jason Spielman and works the waters in the Portland metro area and along the Oregon Coast.  

Ross Bell Guide Service fishes Southern Oregon rivers like the Coquille & Rogue River for over 20 years.

Thanks again to all of the guides that have taken advantage of the Shortbus Guide Program.  If you are interested in checking out the offer, don't hesitate to call!

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Welcome to Sport Fishing West!

Some Mondays are better than others, and this one is hopefully a beginning to a great week!

Shortbus Flashers would like to welcome Sport Fishing West to the Pro Guide section!  

Chris Sessions has been a common sight in the Pacific Northwest and also into Alaska waters. Since starting guiding in the early 80's,   Chris has consistently put his clients into limits of fish which has built his reputation as one of the top guides on the water and now we will be a part of the fishing fun!

We would like to welcome Chris and Sport Fishing West to the Shortbus Flashers family!  Another great addition to a quickly growing line of quality guides.

Still more seats are available on the bus and we are actively looking for guides who want to be part of Team Shortbus Flashers, please feel free to inquire about our Guide Program, you wont be disapointed!!

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Shortbus Flashers seats are filling!

Another seat on the Shortbus has been filled!

Welcome to Steve Roberts Guide Service!  Steve guides both drift and jet boat in the Portland area and along the Oregon coast for over 25 years.  Deciding Shortbus Flashers was a good fit for his style of fishing for Salmon, Steve decided to take advantage of the Guide Program and we are proud to have him on board!  

Again, thank you very much to the guides who have entrusted Shortbus Flashers on there guided trips!  If you are a guide and are in need of some great fishing flashers to put into your arsenal, we still have more than enough seats on the bus, give us a call or e-mail to see how we can help make your trips more productive.

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Retail Ready & Custom Colors!

What an eye opening experience, starting the process I thought it was putting a flasher in a bag and sticking it on the shelf.  O'boy was I wrong!! 

I have finally gotten the last piece of the retail puzzle, barcodes and labels for all the packaging finally!  Some of the retail locations I have been talking to wouldn't let me in the door to even present the line until they were fully scan ready.  Sure I can put some lines on the bag, how hard can that be???  Long story short, I am now the proud owner of 50 bar codes and only have 20 used so far.  So what does that mean?  Yep, custom colors!!  

What is the cool custom color combination's you would like to see on the shelf? How about Civil War colors?  Or maybe a "MsA Special"??  With 10 color options in stock, 50 more colors one call away, the mix and match options are mind boggling! 

Heck, how about just adding your school logo to a blank?

Lots of options, so if you have a color combo you just know would be a fish catcher, let me know and it may just make the new line-up!!

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