Luhr-Jensen Hot Shots 70 Rainbow Trout – Model 5433-070-0806 | High-Action Diving Plug

Overview

Luhr-Jensen Hot Shots are self-planing diving plugs built around a built-in deep-diving bill. Depth is driven by speed—the faster you pull, the deeper the lure travels. The 70 Rainbow Trout pattern gives a classic trout-imitating look that works in a range of waters, from calm lakes to moving rivers. This lure is designed to be versatile enough to handle different water colors and holding spots without changing lures frequently.

Constructed for robust performance, the lure features a compact body, durable hardware, and a quick, wide wobble that produces a noticeable, aggressive action in the water. The plug also floats at rest, which adds retrieval variety and can create enticing pauses that trigger strikes when the water is active or quiet.

Key benefits and features

• High action trolling and back trolling plug to cover water quickly
• Diver that floats at rest, offering pause-and-go retrieve options
• Premium round-bend VMC trebles designed for durability and confident hookups
• Optional Hot Shot Side Planer No 5640 for extra depth and control in larger bodies of water
• Smaller sizes excel as trolling lures behind boats or drift lures in streams for trout

Versatility and usage tips

This plug shines when used with time-tested methods. In rivers, backtrolling presents the lure through likely holding water and seams. In lakes, it pairs well with boat-trolling setups or cast-and-swing actions across current lines, letting the lure swing through structure and feeding zones. For trout, experimenting with retrieval speed and cadence can help locate the right balance in varied conditions.

• Faster retrieves typically reach deeper depths in open water, expanding casting and trolling options
• Backtrolling in rivers provides water-column control and can reduce line tangling in riffles
• Consider adding the side planer to extend depth and water column reach when needed
• Light tune adjustments to the screw-eye can help balance the lure if it tends to run to one side

Overall, the Hot Shots offer a versatile option for trout, steelhead, and salmon anglers. While outcomes depend on conditions and technique, the combination of depth control, durable hardware, and proven action may broaden fishing opportunities without requiring a large lure collection.