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Tail grommets are an additional grommet in the tail of the flap (same grommet that's in the nose). This is often used when rigging chains or multiple flaps in line with one another.
How do you rig a flap with egg sinker and chugger head?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Dredge Rigging > Blue | Silver Flapjack #616
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This sounds like a great topic for an upcoming rigging video, thanks for the idea. However, a simple way to accomplish this is to make a mono loop end through the nose grommet, crimp, add egg sinker, then add your mini chugger of choice. We generally add 3-4 feet of mono then add another loop end to connect to your teaser line or back of a squid chain. Stay tuned for the video tutorial. We do sell this in a completed chain HERE.
Can I get a 14lb weight? Or 15lb?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Glow Collection > Coated Deep Drop Stick Weights Glow
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Currently we do not offer 14lbs or 15lbs deep drop stick weights. The largest we currently produce is 12lbs.
Can lures be stored with the hooks attached ?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Small Roll Up Lure Bag (6 Pocket)
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Yes, you can store your lures with leader and hooksets attached. We simply recommend you pull the hook set from the hook lock when rinsing and make sure to remove all saltwater residue and hang to dry before storage.
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Yes, the Sails call medium lure can be trolled at 5-8knts. However, you will see the best action on the higher end of that range 7-8knts.
Can you get these lures in a single hook rig?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Pre-Rigged Torpedo Lantern
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Our Torpedo lanterns are currently only offered in a double hook configuration, however we can easily make them in a single hookset if you prefer. Simply call us at 910-399-6882 or e-mail: Info@fathomoffshore.com and we will be happy to get your build underway.
Can this be rigged with mono or flouro instead of cable?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Jimmy Rig - Cable Ballyhoo Rigged Torpedo
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Absolutely it can be rigged with either mono or fluorocarbon. We sell the mono rigged Ballyhoo rigs here: https://www.fathomoffshore.com/produc...
Do all of the squids on the bar come pre rigged with hooks?
Answer posted 3 years ago | 36" STI-229 Squid Spreader Bar
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No, none of the squids on the STI spreader bar have hooks. They act as an attractant / teaser. The last squid contains a snap swivel for you to attach your favorite trolling lure or dead bait rig. Here is a great video explaining the overall basics or spreader bars. https://youtu.be/_os5rNltzIs
Are they small or medium?
Answer posted 3 years ago | New Advancements > Custom Color Pre-Rigged Trolling Lure 2 Pack
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The two trolling lures included in this pack are small. Approx 7" in length.
I have had big blue marlin sail by all lures and natural baits only to zero-in on my hot pink lure. Good going guys
Answer posted 3 years ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Jungle Bug Large 14" Trolling Lure
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We love to hear this! We glad to hear the Jungle Bug is producing for you as well. Thanks again.
how do you put new skirts on a fatboy head?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Fatboy Lead Medium 9" Trolling Lure
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The Fatboy lure skirts are attached and re-skirted the same as a standard trolling lure replacement skirt. CLICK HERE to watch a tutorial. The replacement skirt size for the Fatboy trolling lure is an OC30 for both the inner and the outer.
Can this be used when high speed trolling?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Agitator Bars > Agitator 5" Bird Bar Rigged
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Due to its light weight and action, we do NOT recommend the agitator bar for high speeding. If you're looking for a high speed alternative, we would recommend our WAHOO CHAIN. It still gives a similar squid chain like appearance, but designed to be trolled at higher speeds.
What’s the recommended weight if I’ll be trolling 7-9 knts?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Dredge Rigging > Black Holo Fleck Lead Fish Weight
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The weight really depends on a few different factors including the overall size of the dredge. However, our most popular weight is 8lbs. If your looking to get a standard size dredge down at 7knts or so, 8lbs fish weight should be sufficient. The faster you go, the bigger the dredge, the more weight you need.
Can you add an extra grommet on the tail part of the mud flap?
Answer posted 3 years ago | Dredge Rigging > Black | Holo Tuna Flapjack #607
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Absolutely! We add tail grommets all the time. We will be adding this functionality to the product page shortly. In the meantime, if you place an order for flaps, simply e-mail info@fathomoffshore.com with your order number and request tail grommets.
When will you have in stock ballyo rigs 7/0 or 8/0 with pin and spring on mono? pin
Answer posted 3 years ago | Ballyhoo Rig
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Product availability does vary from time to time, however this item has recently been re-stocked.
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Yes, the Agitator bar is perfect for catching Bonito and other Tuna such as Blackfin and schooly Yellowfin. If you are specifically targeting Bonita, we would recommend attaching a Half Pint Double O pre rigged lure to the back of the bar. This lure can be found HERE.
Are these hooks the same ones on wahoo bombs
Answer posted 3 years ago | OEM Skirt Customers > Stainless Trolling Lance Hooks - 5 Pack
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Yes, we use the 9/0 Trolling Lance hook on the Torpedo Lanterns. The completed replacement hook-set can be found HERE.
What's the difference between half pint and meatfish 4 pack?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Half Pint Pre-rigged Trolling Lures 4 Pack
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The half pint 4 pack are simply smaller lures. Both packs come with stainless steel hook-sets, premium mono leaders and a small 4 pocket lure bag, the only difference is the size of the lures. The half pints are smaller with glued skirts, the meat fish 4 pack are slightly larger lures with hand tied skirts. Both are great kits for mahi and blackfin tuna.
Are these Lewers pre-rigged what type and size of hooks are used
Answer posted 4 years ago | 2XL Marlin Teasers > Calico Jack Slant 2XL 19" Teaser
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The 2XL Marlin Teasers are not currently sold rigged with hooks. They are primarily used as a teaser, however they are simply bigger versions of our trolling lures and are constructed the exact same way. We are not saying you couldn't rig them, and the hook size would likely be 13/0 and above, but at this time we do not offer a Hook rigged version.
Do you have the small black head chuggers with the blue and white skirts
Answer posted 4 years ago | Mini Soft Head 4" Flat Ballyhoo Pre-Rigged
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If you are looking for a custom color way in quantities of 10 or more, please call 910-399-6882 to discuss. We will try our best to accommodate your requests.
Will this bundle come in these colors shown? could another color be substituted?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Swordfish Skirt Bundle
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The bundle includes the photographed lure skirts in those colors and quantities. We don't offer substitutions in this bundle, however these skirt colors can be purchased individually by calling the office at 910-399-6882.
what size cable are you using for hookset
Answer posted 4 years ago | Fathom Trolling Lance Stainless Single Hookset
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The hook sets are rigged on the following size stainless steel 49-strand cable.7/0: 480lbs Cable
8/0: 600lbs Cable
9/0: 920lbs Cable
10/0: 920lbs Cable
How many come in a package
Answer posted 4 years ago | Inshore Fishing Lures & Tackle > Pro-Select Jig Heads
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1/8, 1/4 and 3/8 are 4 jig heads to a package. The 1/2 pro-select Jig head comes with 3.
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The Game Changer medium trolling lure can be run in both rigger positions well, however the concave nose prefers a good bit of line angle. The Short rigger position is our preference.
What size fish weight is recommended for these?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Double Tier "No Tangle" SR30 Blue Silver fleck 12"+12" Dredge
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Really depends on how fast you are going, however under normal trolling conditions the 4lb to 6lb fish weight would be sufficient to keep the 12x12 dredge subsurface.
What size Ballyhoo are you running with the spring?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Jimmy Rig - Cable Ballyhoo Rigged Torpedo
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This trolling lure uses the large ballyhoo spring that's best suited for select to horse size ballyhoo.
how far back do you set this spreader lure in your spread? short, medium, or long?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Agitator Bars > Agitator 5" Bird Bar Rigged
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The Fathom Offshore Agitator bar is extremely versatile, and can be fished from almost any position. The angled wings force the bird to skitter on the surface, so line angle from an outrigger isn't as important as it may be for other lures. We have run the bar from a flat line, both rigger positions, and the shotgun all with great success. My personal preference is short rigger, I find the action of the bird acts almost as a teaser as well as a rigged bait, increasing the attention of all the lures in the spread.
it comes with its dredge bag?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Single Tier SR20 Pink Silver fleck 32" Dredge
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The Single Tier SR20 Dredge does not come with a dredge bag. We do offer the bags for sale individually here: https://www.fathomoffshore.com/produc...
Is this a high speed or normal speed trolling lure
Answer posted 4 years ago | High Speed Wahoo Trolling Lures > Pre-Rigged Wahoo Chain
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The pre-rigged Wahoo chain can be pulled at trolling speeds of 6-16knts as is. If you're looking to increase the speed into the 20knt range, you may need to add line distance and/or increase weight via trolling bar to keep the chain subsurface.
What is you most popular color on the pepal grande
Answer posted 4 years ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Pepal Grande Large 14" Trolling Lure
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Our most popular color for the Pepal Grande trolling lure is our Liquid Dolphin. This has been our best seller for 12 years running.
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All the trolling lures in our Blue Marlin pack are rigged on Momoi Hi-Catch Xtra-Hard Monofilament Leader with Fathom built 920 double spun cable hook sets, featuring MUSTAD 7691S stainless steel hooks. All lures are with exception of the Game Changer are 11/0 hooks with 530lbs leader. The Game Changer is 12/0 hook with 530lbs leader.
Is there 8 to a pack? Can I get them different colors?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Inshore Fishing Lures & Tackle > Taddle Tail Shad 3.5"
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Yes, there are 8 baits to a package, and all 8 baits are the same color in the package. We sell this paddle tail in 10 color ways, depending on availability.
Where is the best location to run this lure in the spread?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Mo Head Chuggers > Mo Head Chugger Small 7" Trolling Lure
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The concave face of the Mo Head Small requires a bit of line height to create the optimal action. We recommend running it from a short rigger (if available). If you don't have outriggers, running the lure from a T-top direct to the rod tip will be fine. If you do not have a T-top, try running it to the rod tip in very close, not pinned down, in a mouse trap or transom flat line location. SIMPLE ANSWER: You will want to see the lure pop and chug water approx every 3-4 seconds, if the lure is staying sub surface there isn't enough line angle. If the lure is skittering on the surface, its too close or your too fast.
do i need to put a bait on these or can i pull them as is
Answer posted 4 years ago | Meat-fish Pre-rigged Trolling Lures 6 Pack
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This pre-rigged lure pack is ready to fish out of the bag with no bait. Most of our Resin head trolling lures are designed and engineered to have the perfect swimming action as is, and are intended to be traditionally rigged with a hook-set and mono leader. We do offer a number of products specifically for dead bait and ballyhoo that can be found here: https://www.fathomoffshore.com/collec...
Do you want to keep the same or similar color scheme of the attached lure as the agitator bar?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Agitator Bars > Agitator 5" Bird Bar Rigged
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That's a great question, and if you ask 100 different Captains you may get 99 different answers. Its a personal preference. Typically we would run a similar color, as to make it appear as if it simply fell behind the school. However, some also suggest running a different color makes the trailer stand out, and is more likely to get hit. Or, appearing as if the school is being chased, eliciting a feeding response. We've had good success with both on the agitator bar.
attach bait to the hooks or pull as is?
Answer posted 4 years ago | High Speed Wahoo Trolling Lures > Wahoo Pre-rigged Trolling Lure Pack
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Most of our pre-rigged trolling lure packs are designed to be pulled as-is with no bait. All of our trolling lures are tuned and engineered to give you the best performance as a stand alone lure. The Wahoo Allstar pack does include 2 Jimmy Rig lures that are cable rigged for Ballyhoo, but this Wahoo High speed pack is intended to be run as is.
What size is the hole to insert a wire pre-rigged ballyhoo
Answer posted 4 years ago | El Nino Loco Small 7" Trolling Lure
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Great question!! The through hole is 3/16" but with the chafe tube, it brings the actual through hole dimension to just under an 1/8". While you can put ballyhoo behind this lure, they are designed and intended to be run as is with no bait. The swimming action is designed to be run with a hook set only and we recommend 150lbs mono leader. We do offer a number of products specifically for dead bait and ballyhoo that can be found here. https://www.fathomoffshore.com/collec...
are these heads ported
Answer posted 4 years ago | Mini Soft Head Chuggers > Mini Soft Head 4" Chugger
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The mini chugger soft heads are not ported, we offer them in this style (which is a concave) and a flat faced version. We do offer ported trolling lures such as the Chain Smoker Medium. CLICK HERE to view it.
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We will most likely not be getting a re-stock in this style. Once its sold out, its gone. However we do have a number of new performance fabric fishing hats expected to release periodically throughout 2022'.
Can we get an image of what the back looks like?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Solar Shield Performance Hoody
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The back of the Solar Shield performance fishing hoody is blank in both color-ways.
Hey guys, will you ship internationally to new Zealand?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Single Tier SR20 Light Translucent Purple 32" Dredge
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While we do not currently accept online orders outside the United States, we can ship internationally on a case by case basis. If you are interested in getting a quote, please e-mail info@fathomoffshore.com and we can help you.
is it possible to order pre rigged?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Mo Head Chuggers > Mo Head Chugger Small 7" Trolling Lure
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Yes! Simply select the "RIGGED" option located underneath the color selector (see image highlited in red). We rig this lure on 8' of 150 premium mono with a 7/0 stainless steel Trolling Lance hookset.
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The rigging pad is approx 1/8" thick.
This is not a high speed trolling correct?
Answer posted 4 years ago | CUSTOM COLOR Purple Double O Mig Extra Large 16" Trolling Lure
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This lure weighs in right at 14oz un-rigged. It can be trolled at high speeds, however it has a concave nose so its intended to swim on the surface and occasionally pop and expel a bubble trail. Too much speed without any weight will cause the lure to skip on the surface.
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The length of the titanium wire on our popping corks are 8" in length, the cork itself is approx 2.5". These typically work best with jig heads under 1/2oz.
What is the length of the squid?
Answer updated 4 years ago | Single Tier SR20 Pink Silver fleck 32" Dredge
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The SR20 squid is 7" in total length. This dredge is un-weighted in order to keep it as light as possible, however you would want to use a dredge weight to keep it sub surface.
Can the mini chugger be made in pink and root beer
Answer updated 4 years ago | Mini Soft Head Chuggers > Mini Soft Head 4" Chugger
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We can do custom color Mini Chuggers as our products are primarily made here in the USA in our facility in North Carolina. However, we do require some MOQ's (minimum order quantities) depending on what you are looking for. In this case it would likely be around 20 Chuggers per color. If you would like to place a custom order, or discuss your options, please call 910-399-6882. Thank you.
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The length of the mini skirt is approx 3.5" when the hair is laid back as it would swim. 7.5" in diameter when sitting flat on a table. Currently this is the only size we offer, but a larger size is a great idea and I will pass it along to the team for review.
Do you typically run the spreader bars on the riggers or flats?
Answer posted 4 years ago | Pre-Rigged 36" ST40-207 Squid Spreader Bar
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Spreader bars can be run in either position. Some boats will run spreader bars on every position. However, most people run a spreader bar from a flat line when pulling lures in other locations. Play around with location and see where you personally are getting the best results. No hard and fast rules when it comes to this, we've had success anywhere from a flat line, to the shotgun.
Where would you recommend trolling this in a spread without outriggers? I only have rod outriggers.
Answer posted 4 years ago | Mini Skirt Chain
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The mini skirt chain can be run basically anywhere. However, when we are running 2-4 rods, we generally put this chain in a transom rod holder straight to the rod tip.
