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Asked 3 ´years ago | FAQ
Is this lure supposed to go with bait or without it?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Game Changer Medium 10" Trolling Lure
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Most of our trolling lures are intended to be trolled with no ballyhoo or dead bait unless specified. Each lure head shape offers a unique swimming motion and action when run naked (without bait). We offer a pre-rigged version of this lure that is rigged an ready to fish, simply clip to your mainline and go.
When will sold out colors be back in stock? Can you preorder sold out colors for when they do come in?
Asked 3 ´years ago | Mini Soft Head 4" Chugger Ballyhoo Pre-Rigged
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We have seen a huge demand in a number of our top selling products, and are working furiously to get things back in stock as quickly as possible. We do not currently offer pre-orders as we cannot guarantee re-stock dates at this time.
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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.
Best position for this lure? And also is this lure supposed to go with ballyhoo or without?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Tinker Mackerel Calico Jack Slant Large 14" Trolling Lure
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Most of our trolling lures are intended to be trolled with no ballyhoo or dead bait unless specified. Each lure head shape offers a unique swimming motion and action when run naked (without bait). We offer a pre-rigged version of this lure that is rigged an ready to fish, simply clip to your mainline and go. The Calico Jack Slant Large is super flexible on where it can be run, however the nose angle allows it to run really well even with low line angle (long rigger etc.) but can be run closer as well.
I just purchased 3 Tinker Mackeral. I did not see an option for replacement skirts. Can I get them?
Asked 3 ´years ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Tinker Mackerel Calico Jack Slant Large 14" Trolling Lure
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Yes, we do sell the Tinker Mackerel skirts on the site. The Calico Jack Slant takes an OC50 skirt size. The outer lure replacement skirt can be found CLICK HERE. The inner skirt is solid black and can be found CLICK HERE.
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While we don't generally sell 600# stainless cable, we do offer it special order in the same 30' lengths with crimps. This can be purchased directly via phone or e-mail order. If you would like to order, please e-mail us directly at info@fathomoffshore.com
Where is the best location to run this lure in the spread?
Asked 3 ´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.
Can I visit the showroom in Wilmington, NC?
Asked 3 ´years ago | FAQ
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Fathom Offshore was founded in 2009
Where would you recommend trolling this in a spread without outriggers? I only have rod outriggers.
Asked 3 ´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.
Do you want to keep the same or similar color scheme of the attached lure as the agitator bar?
Asked 3 ´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.
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We recommend running the mistress in a long position. The aggressive slant face will force the lure to the surface to swim, this could cause it to skip or skitter in the short position or with high line angle.
When will 10/0 hook be available?
Asked 8 ´months ago | OEM Skirt Customers > Stainless Trolling Lance Hooks - 5 Pack
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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.
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The diameter is 1, 5/8" coated.
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
Asked 2 ´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.
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We recommend fishing this trolling lure in the short rigger position. The concave face requires some line angle to keep the lure re-surfacing every few seconds as opposed to a slant face lure which can be run further back. If you don't have outriggers, simply run this lure straight to the rod tip in your spread and don't pin it down like a flat line.
can this lure be trolled without a ballyhoo
Asked 2 ´years ago | Torpedo Lures > Jimmy Rig - Cable Ballyhoo Rigged Torpedo
Do you have the small black head chuggers with the blue and white skirts
Asked 2 ´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?
Asked 2 ´years ago | OEM Skirt Customers > 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.
Are these Lewers pre-rigged what type and size of hooks are used
Asked 2 ´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.
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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.
What is you most popular color on the pepal grande
Asked 2 ´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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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 2 ´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.
What size Ballyhoo are you running with the spring?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Torpedo Lures > 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.
What size fish weight is recommended for these?
Asked 2 ´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.
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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.
How many come in a package
Asked 2 ´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.
what size cable are you using for hookset
Asked 2 ´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
Is this the Richardson 110 hat?
Asked 9 ´months ago | Saltwater Fishing Headwear | Hats > Drift Flex Hat White
What's the difference between half pint and meatfish 4 pack?
Asked 3 ´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.
Asked 3 ´years ago | Pre-Rigged 36" ST40-205 Squid Spreader Bar
Where is the best spot to pull this game changer when trolling
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blackfin Tuna Game Changer Medium 10" Trolling Lure
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Due to the concave face, we like to pull the Game Changer trolling lure (any size) in the short position. The line angle of a short rigger creates the perfect action for this lure head shape.
Can we get an image of what the back looks like?
Asked 3 ´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.
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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'.
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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.
What size is the hole to insert a wire pre-rigged ballyhoo
Asked 3 ´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...
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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.
Nice Lure. Do you ship to new Zealand
Asked 3 ´years ago | Calico Jack Slant Large 14" Trolling Lure
Asked 3 ´years ago | Flo-Red Titanium Wire Popping Cork
do i need to put a bait on these or can i pull them as is
Asked 3 ´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...
