Answer:
The ECM Squid is approx 5.5" to 6" in length. We sell them in 5 packs as well.
can this lure be trolled without a ballyhoo
Asked 3 ´years ago | Jimmy Rig - Cable Ballyhoo Rigged Torpedo
Answer:
The Jimmy rig is rigged primarily for trolling with Ballyhoo. We do have the same style Torpedo rigged in a lantern configuration that is intended to be pulled naked, no bait. Check them out here!
Best position for this lure ? Corner or rigger? Wave?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Game Changer Extra Large 16" Trolling Lure
Answer:
My personal favorite position for this lure is short rigger (corner) position. I prefer to keep a bit of line angle on the face to give it good action. The lure with appropriate line angle will come up, spit water, then return to expel its bubble trail. After the bubble trail stops the lure will rip side to side quickly before returning to the surface to start the action over again. Great Blue Marlin lure.
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Our mini soft heads are pre-rigged with 7/0 Long Shank Stainless Ballyhoo hooks. We recommend a Small or Medium Ballyhoo with the 7/0. We do sell ballyhoo rigs in other sizes for larger ballyhoo, those can be found HERE.
Do you have the small black head chuggers with the blue and white skirts
Asked 4 ´years ago | Mini Soft Head 4" Flat Ballyhoo Pre-Rigged
Answer:
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?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Swordfish Skirt Bundle
Answer:
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.
Are these Lewers pre-rigged what type and size of hooks are used
Asked 4 ´years ago | 2XL Marlin Teasers > Calico Jack Slant 2XL 19" Teaser
Answer:
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.
Is there 8 to a pack? Can I get them different colors?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Inshore Fishing Lures & Tackle > Taddle Tail Shad 3.5"
Answer:
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.
Answer:
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.
What is you most popular color on the pepal grande
Asked 4 ´years ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Pepal Grande Large 14" Trolling Lure
Answer:
Our most popular color for the Pepal Grande trolling lure is our Liquid Dolphin. This has been our best seller for 12 years running.
Is this a high speed or normal speed trolling lure
Asked 4 ´years ago | High Speed Wahoo Trolling Lures > Pre-Rigged Wahoo Chain
Answer:
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.
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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...
how far back do you set this spreader lure in your spread? short, medium, or long?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Agitator Bars > Agitator 5" Bird Bar Rigged
Answer:
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.
What size Ballyhoo are you running with the spring?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Jimmy Rig - Cable Ballyhoo Rigged Torpedo
Answer:
This trolling lure uses the large ballyhoo spring that's best suited for select to horse size ballyhoo.
What size fish weight is recommended for these?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Double Tier "No Tangle" SR30 Blue Silver fleck 12"+12" Dredge
Answer:
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.
Answer:
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.
How many come in a package
Asked 4 ´years ago | Inshore Fishing Lures & Tackle > Pro-Select Jig Heads
Answer:
1/8, 1/4 and 3/8 are 4 jig heads to a package. The 1/2 pro-select Jig head comes with 3.
what size cable are you using for hookset
Asked 4 ´years ago | Fathom Trolling Lance Stainless Single Hookset
Answer:
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
What's the difference between half pint and meatfish 4 pack?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Half Pint Pre-rigged Trolling Lures 4 Pack
Answer:
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.
Answer:
These spreader bars are intended to be pulled on the surface. If you are looking for a bulb squid style lure that can be pulled subsurface, check out the lead weighted Wahoo Chain.
Can you please provide details of the measurements and weight of the lure please
Asked 4 ´years ago | Pearl White SR Squid
Answer:
The weight and length on the SR squids are as follows:SR20 - 7" - 1.3oz
SR30 - 9" - 2.3oz
SR40 - 12" - 6.4oz
Can we get an image of what the back looks like?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Solar Shield Performance Hoody
Answer:
The back of the Solar Shield performance fishing hoody is blank in both color-ways.
Answer:
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'.
Answer:
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.
What size is the hole to insert a wire pre-rigged ballyhoo
Asked 4 ´years ago | El Nino Loco Small 7" Trolling Lure
Answer:
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...
attach bait to the hooks or pull as is?
Asked 4 ´years ago | High Speed Wahoo Trolling Lures > Wahoo Pre-rigged Trolling Lure Pack
Answer:
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.
Do you want to keep the same or similar color scheme of the attached lure as the agitator bar?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Agitator Bars > Agitator 5" Bird Bar Rigged
Answer:
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.
Nice Lure. Do you ship to new Zealand
Asked 4 ´years ago | Calico Jack Slant Large 14" Trolling Lure
Answer:
We do ship internationally. To view the terms and conditions, visit our shipping policy.
Where is the best location to run this lure in the spread?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Mo Head Chuggers > Mo Head Chugger Small 7" Trolling Lure
Answer:
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.
Where is the best location to pull this lure in the spread?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Game Changer Small 7" Trolling Lure
Answer:
The Game Changer small can be pulled in a number of different positions, however we personally like to run this lure shape in the short rigger position. The concave face needs slightly more line angle than a plunger or bullet face in order to achieve its optimal swimming motion. If you don't have outriggers, run this lure short, straight to the rod tip (not pinned down) or from a t-top rocket launcher if possible.
do i need to put a bait on these or can i pull them as is
Asked 4 ´years ago | Meat-fish Pre-rigged Trolling Lures 6 Pack
Answer:
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...
Ive heard dark colors for wahoo. So which color would you suggest?
Asked 4 ´years ago | High Speed Wahoo Trolling Lures > Pre-Rigged Wahoo Chain
Answer:
We get a lot of feedback when it comes to colors for Wahoo and other offshore Pelagics like Mahi, Tuna, and Marlin. We take all this into account when releasing new products that are tailored to a particular species; thus all of our colors have been proven effective. However, if you have specific questions on an area or geographic location, be sure to call us at 910-399-6882 and we can offer some suggestions based off current trends we are seeing. NOTE: One of the best ways to get an up to date idea of trending colors is to speak to local charter captains and tackle shops in your area, as this info changes often seasonally or even daily/weekly.
will the medium be a good choice for tld 25
Asked 4 ´years ago | Bluewater Pre-rigged Trolling Lures 6 Pack
Answer:
Our small lure packs and medium Bluewater pack can be pulled with TLD 25's. We are generally trolling the medium pack with 30's but the TLD25 is sufficient. We set our drag at 12lbs at strike and then bump up the drag to around 18lbs once the fish settle down.
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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.
Can the mini chugger be made in pink and root beer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Mini Soft Head Chuggers > Mini Soft Head 4" Chugger
Answer:
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.
Answer:
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.
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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.
This is not a high speed trolling correct?
Asked 4 ´years ago | CUSTOM COLOR Purple Double O Mig Extra Large 16" Trolling Lure
Answer:
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.
are you saying that this only comes rigged with a single hook set? wouldnt a double hook set be better?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Hollow Point Stainless Extra Large 16" Trolling Lure
Answer:
Currently the Hollow Point is offered with a single hook-set, however we can easily rig it on a double hook-set if you prefer. Simply e-mail us at Info@fathomoffshore.com and we can take care of it no problem.
Do you run these with trolling weights?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Cable-Rigged Fatboy Lead Medium 9" Trolling Lure
Answer:
The Fatboy trolling lure is very versatile. It can be run on the surface, or sub surface with a trolling lead and shock leader setup. To view both Wahoo leads and shock leaders click the link: https://www.fathomoffshore.com/collec...
How deep does this typically run?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Cable-Rigged Fatboy Lead Medium 9" Trolling Lure
Answer:
The depth depends on how fast you are trolling the lure and the line angle (riggers or flat lines) and the amount of line out. With that being said, a standard depth is approx 6 -12" at normal speeds. However, if you are wanting to run the lure subsurface, you can add a trolling lead and shock leader setup. https://www.fathomoffshore.com/collec...
What are the best color combinations for the Gulf Stream off of the Cape Fear?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Meat-fish Pre-rigged Trolling Lures 4 Pack
Answer:
Great question! In these packs we include what we believe to be our best producing color ways regardless of location. They have been historically our best producing color ways based of 10+ years of feedback from Captains all around the globe. With that being said, we do tend to see days where certain colors are being hit over others, this can be caused by anything from cloud cover to types of bait in the area etc. If you have a variety of colors initially, as your day progresses, you can always tailor your spread to what is producing at that moment. Our spread generally evolves over the course of the day.
Can you get a dark head for the tinker mackeral
Asked 4 ´years ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Tinker Mackerel Calico Jack Slant Large 14" Trolling Lure
Answer:
The head on the Tinker Mackerel trolling lure color is a light green resin over silver and black insert. If you have custom requests for this color way, simply e-mail Info@fathomoffshore.com and we would be happy to assist.
For the waters of the Cape Fear Region of NC & associated Gulf Stream, what color dredge do you suggest?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Single Tier SR20 Green Silver fleck 32" Dredge
Answer:
Great question: if your looking to use this dredge specifically for Mahi, I would recommend the Green. While Mahi will come to other dredge colors, we go back to the schooling mentality of a Mahi. They typically hunt and swim in schools, which is why people will often leave a dolphin on the line when chunking, it keeps the other dolphin close. Same with a Mahi colored dredge. Pink has always been a solid producer for us as well, as it mimics a natural squid color, a food of choice for dolphin and most other pelagics.
can you make skirts to fit my 16" lures that have a 2 1/8" neck?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Tinker Mackerel Calico Jack Slant Large 14" Trolling Lure
Answer:
We make all of our skirts right here in our building in North Carolina, and we offer more colors and sizes than any other company in the world. We have a number of our top producing colors and sizes that can be found HERE, however if you are looking for something outside this range, simply call us at 910-399-6882 and we can help you with your sizing requests.
I do not see an option for these to be rigged?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Tinker Mackerel Calico Jack Slant Large 14" Trolling Lure
Answer:
Thanks for the question: We can rig any of our lures in house. Our big game trolling lures are typically rigged on 500# mono leader with our MUSTAD 7691S hookset. While we work on adding this functionality to the website, simply e-mail info@fathomoffshore.com with your requests and we will be happy to get it together for you.
Hey guys, will you ship internationally to new Zealand?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Single Tier SR20 Light Translucent Purple 32" Dredge
Answer:
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.
Do you typically run the spreader bars on the riggers or flats?
Asked 4 ´years ago | Pre-Rigged 36" ST40-207 Squid Spreader Bar
Answer:
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.
do you have to troll these with weights or can you troll them on the surface
Asked 4 ´years ago | Jimmy Rig - Cable Ballyhoo Rigged Torpedo
Answer:
The Torpedo is extremely versatile. You can run it on the surface, or you can run it subsurface with a trolling lead or down planer. The difference is the speed between the Jimmy Rig and the Torpedo Lantern, both can be run up or down, but the Jimmy Rig is rigged for ballyhoo so you typically want to run it slower so the bait wont wash out.
would you recomend the leader cable or mono also how long would you reccomend doing the leader
Asked 4 ´years ago | Calico Jack Slant Large 14" Trolling Lure
Answer:
For the Calico Jack Slant Large trolling lure, we recommend a mono leader. We generally use 400-500# Momoi X-Hard. The length of your lure leader really depends on the requirements of any tournaments your fishing or personal preference. We generally use a 20 - 30' leader when fun fishing.
