OUR STORY
ENGINEERED FOR THE RIPPLE EFFECT. DESIGNED FOR THE CATCH.
The Tornado Flashers Story: Built by Fishermen, for Fishermen
At Tornado Flashers, we don’t just make fishing gear—we live it. Based in Chico, California, our journey started with a simple goal: to build tougher, more innovative flashers that trigger aggressive strikes from trophy King Salmon and hard-fighting Kokanee.
Every single piece of gear we create starts as a hands-on prototype. We precisely cut our bodies out of bulletproof polycarbonate sheets, ensuring a flawless balance and a radical, rolling rotation that mimics a wounded baitfish perfectly. But we don't just build them and put them on a shelf. Before a new color combo or shape ever makes it to our shop, it goes straight to the water. Our dedicated Pro Staff team beats them up in the heavy currents of the Sacramento River and the deep waters of Lake Oroville, making sure they catch fish under real, rugged conditions.
When you put a Tornado Flasher on your line, you aren’t just fishing with plastic and tape. You are fishing with a tool that has been designed, tested, and proven to pull more limits into the boat. Welcome to Team Tornado. Let’s catch some fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes polycarbonate flashers better than cheap plastic ones?
A: Polycarbonate is the same material used to make bulletproof glass and safety shields. Standard plastic flashers can easily crack, chip, or warp when slammed against boat hulls or dragged through heavy river gravel. Tornado Flashers are precision-cut from premium polycarbonate, meaning they maintain their exact shape and balance forever, giving you a flawless rotation every single trip.
Q: Why should I choose a clear flasher over a solid colored one?
A: Clear polycarbonate allows sunlight to pass directly through the body of the flasher. This creates a highly realistic, stealthy underwater glow. Instead of a giant, spooky shadow moving through the water, fish only see the pulsing, high-visibility foil graphics—mimicking a real school of panicked baitfish.
Q: How does the pre-rigged release cable work on the 11" 360?
A: When trolling a massive 11-inch flasher, water resistance creates a heavy drag on your fishing rod. Our custom-tuned release cable snaps directly onto your line setup. The moment a salmon hits your bait, the cable releases instantly. This flattens out the flasher's angles, cutting down the drag completely so you get to fight the fish directly, not the gear.
Q: Where are Tornado Flashers manufactured?
A: Every single Tornado Flasher is proudly designed, cut, assembled, and shipped straight out of Chico, California. We are local fishermen supporting local fishermen!
Can I use flashers for Kokanee fishing?
Absolutely. We have a dedicated line of smaller Kokanee flashers designed for finesse and high-speed action in deep lakes. They are perfectly balanced to attract Kokanee without overpowering your light tackle.