Chasing and Closing: Two Micro-Spoons That Define Precision
There’s something addictive about fighting trout on spoons this small. Every move matters, every twitch carries meaning, and when the bite comes, it’s pure electricity. Forest’s Chaser and CLOSER spoons sit right at the heart of that experience. Both fall under the micro-spoon category, weighing 1.2 g or less, and both were designed for high-pressure water and finicky trout. Yet they approach the strike zone in entirely different ways; one starts the chase, the other finishes the job.
Forest Chaser — Center-Ridge Innovation (In Stock)
The Chaser is built around Forest’s first-ever center-ridge design. That ridge isn’t just aesthetic; it generates fine micro-vibrations that call to trout even when they’re cautious or neutral. The spoon holds its rhythm at an ultra-slow retrieve, allowing you to suspend it just below the surface or guide it through mid-water with pinpoint control. It’s especially deadly when paired with subtle pauses or gentle twitches, since the moment you stop reeling is often when the bite comes. In clear, still water or during high-pressure hours, the Chaser’s lifelike wobble and vibration can turn a follower into a feeder. Available in 0.6 g and 1.2 g, it covers the just-below-the-surface to mid-depth zone beautifully.
Forest CLOSER — Key Player for the Upper Column (Now in Stock)
The CLOSER earns its name the moment it touches water. With instant response on the first crank and a sharp kickback on the fall, it’s built for those make-or-break moments when fish are cruising just beneath the surface. This spoon excels in the upper column, where subtle ripples and quick direction changes can trigger an instinctive bite. Its compact body reacts immediately to line tension, making it ideal for precise, high-tempo retrieves in tough conditions. When trout rise and fade away, the CLOSER is the one who seals the deal. Available in 0.8 g and 1.1 g, it’s perfectly tuned for upper-layer finesse presentations.
Precision Tools for Micro-Game Anglers
Together, the Chaser and CLOSER form a complete surface-to-mid-range system for finesse anglers. Whether you’re chasing the ripple bite on a calm morning or working deeper as the sun rises, both spoons deliver the refined action that defines Japanese trout design. In stock in every color of both models, so if you’re dialed into micro-spoon fishing, these are two names worth remembering.
Cover photo courtesy of Shane, one of our great customers, who shared this shot of him landing a trout.