Ive heard dark colors for wahoo. So which color would you suggest?
Asked 3 ´years ago | Pre-Rigged Wahoo Chain
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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 3 ´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.
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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.
This is not a high speed trolling correct?
Asked 3 ´years ago | Custom Color Wahoo Lures > 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.
are you saying that this only comes rigged with a single hook set? wouldnt a double hook set be better?
Asked 3 ´years ago | Hollow Point Stainless Extra Large 16" Trolling Lure
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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 3 ´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 3 ´years ago | Cable-Rigged Fatboy Lead Medium 9" Trolling Lure
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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 3 ´years ago | Meat-fish Pre-rigged Trolling Lures 4 Pack
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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 make these with a free swinging back hook?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Fathom Trolling Lance Stainless Double Hookset
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We see hook-sets rigged a ton of different ways. Currently we only offer our Trolling Lance stainless steel hook-sets as shown here, as a semi stiff rig.
Can you use copper with these mini chuggers instead of springs?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Mini Soft Head 4" Flat
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Absolutely you can. These Mini Soft Heads can be rigged a ton of different ways. From circle hooks to copper wire or spring rigs, there are countless rigging options. To see this lure rigged on wire as you described, you can watch our tutorial on YouTube HERE
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While we don't necessarily consider the Game Changer medium a high speed lure, we do know people who have fished it that way with success. We would generally defer you to our HIGH SPEED TROLLING section of the site for high speed specific tackle. We are often looking for lures that are slightly heavier than the Game Changer medium, but that's our own personal preference.
Does the Agitator bar come with a storage bag? If not which one will I need?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Agitator Bars > Agitator 7" Bird Bar ECM Rigged
Answer:
The Agitator bars do not come with a bag in order to keep the cost to our customers as low as possible. We do sell a small dredge bag for those who are looking for a storage solution. This bag is perfect for both the 5" and 7" Agitator bird bars. You can find that SMALL DREDGE BAG here.
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Currently we do not offer 14lbs or 15lbs deep drop stick weights. The largest we currently produce is 12lbs.
How do you rig a flap with egg sinker and chugger head?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue | Silver Flapjack #616
Answer:
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.
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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.
does this lure have a lead insert in the head ?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Agitator Bars > Epic ECM Squid (5-Pack)
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The ECM or (epic) squids do not have lead inside the head. They are hollow skirts similar to a bulb squid. A lot of customers do put lead egg sinkers in the heads when making lures etc.
what size snap swivel is used for the stinger, the one I looked at looks like it is for fluke not suitable for tuna
Asked 2 ´years ago | Bird Head Chain
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Our Fathom Offshore bird chains are rigged on 150# mono with a 120# stainless steel tournament style snap swivel inside the back of the last bird. These snap swivels are super durable and high quality.
Average dredge weight needed for the 3 tier?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Triple Tier "No Tangle" SR30 Pink Silver fleck 36"+ 24"+12" Dredge
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The weight needed for a dredge has several variables including speed and distance back in the spread. However, as a general rule, we recommend at least an 8lb lead fish weight for the triple tier dredges.
is this the same kind of stretch and fit as the Lagoon and Inlet shorts?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Tourney Hybrid Boardshort
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The tourney fishing hybrid short does not have the same Ultra-flex waist band as the Lagoon and Inlet. It is however a semi-flexible board short fabric.
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We calculate the fishing rubber bands based off weight. Each package comes with 1/10 of a pound. However we do have general counts per bag that do fluctuate slightly. A general guideline for quantity is as follows:#16: 190-200 bands
#32: 75-85 bands
#64: 38-42 bands
This one is better to use it with bait or without bait?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Cable-Rigged Fatboy Lead Medium 9" Trolling Lure
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We recommend the Fatboy trolling lure be fished as is without any added dead bait or ballyhoo. Most of our pre-rigged trolling lures are designed to be pulled lure only unless otherwise specified.
can you rig this with a 12/0 hook and leader?
Asked 2 ´years ago | 2XL Marlin Teasers > Marlin Darlin 2XL 19" Teaser
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While we are using the 2XL teasers as exactly that, Marlin teasers. We have rigged several custom for clients who have fished them with 12/0+ hooks and 600# mono leader. Hold on!
What is the overall length of these? Thank you!
Asked 1 ´year ago | Torpedo Lures > Torpedo Mini Bullet Trolling Lure
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The length is approx 6"-7"
How much weight do you recommend to keep this down in water
Asked 2 ´years ago | Single Tier SR20 Green Silver fleck 32" Dredge
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The answer depends on conditions and trolling speed, however a 4-6lbs (6lb being most common) coated dredge fish is the most popular choice for this dredge. If you are trolling faster or conditions are rough, it may require additional weight.
What is the best position for the Pepal Grande?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Large Resin Trolling Lures > Pepal Grande Large 14" Trolling Lure
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The Pepal Grande can be run in a variety of positions. However, we feel this lure runs best in the short position due to the increased line angle. We generally run it left short.
Do these squid have a channel down middle for rigging?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Squid Chains and Dredges > Light Purple SR Squid
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The SR squids do not have an exterior channel, however they do have a hollow interior that allows for rigging. They are often rigged individually for trolling / green stick baits.
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Yes, the Same Ole Roll Medium trolling lure has a flat face. This lure face profile allows for a consistent and methodical chugging action that works well on calm and rough days.
What is the difference between the chugged and the flat?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Mini Soft Head 4" Flat Ballyhoo Pre-Rigged
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The chugger has a concave face, allowing the lure to pop and chug slightly more than the flat face.
What’s the recommended weight if I’ll be trolling 7-9 knts?
Asked 2 ´years ago | 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.
how do you put new skirts on a fatboy head?
Asked 2 ´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.
Are they small or medium?
Asked 2 ´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.
Do all of the squids on the bar come pre rigged with hooks?
Asked 2 ´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
Can this be rigged with mono or flouro instead of cable?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Torpedo Lures > 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...
Can you get these lures in a single hook rig?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Torpedo Lures > 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 lures be stored with the hooks attached ?
Asked 2 ´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.
Are these hooks the same ones on wahoo bombs
Asked 2 ´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.
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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.
Which one of your lures would you pull behind this
Asked 2 ´years ago | Agitator Bars > Agitator 5" Bird Bar ECM Rigged
Can you add an extra grommet on the tail part of the mud flap?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Black | Holo Tuna Flapjack #607
Answer:
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.
Where should I put this in the spread?
Asked 2 ´years ago | Same Ole Roll Small 7" Trolling Lure
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All of our ballyhoo rigs are pre-rigged on 100# mono. The only rig currently made with fluorocarbon is our Dink Bait Circle Hook rigs. They are rigged on 50 and 60# Diamond Fluorocarbon leader.
Can you ship heads only? Without skirts as I have from you in stock?
Asked 3 ´years ago | Mo Head Chuggers > Mo Head Chugger Medium 11" Trolling Lure
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Absolutely! We do sell head only per request. Please e-mail info@FathomOffshore.com or call 910-399-6882 to place your order as head only is not currently available online.
Will you have the Squirrley Tail grub 4 inch in white in stock? They have been killing the Snook, and flounder
Asked 3 ´years ago | Squirrely Tail Grub 4"
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We're currently revamping our inshore offerings -Look for a new line-up in the fall!
When do you anticipate getting some of the 24oz's in?
Asked 3 ´years ago | Pre-Rigged High Speed Trolling Lead
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We expect them in the next week or so.I'll try to update you with an answer here, and if you prefer you can give us a call:
910.399.6882
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