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9" Starboard Directional Splash Bird Bar: (18" Bar)

$169.95

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Description

Ultra-Splash Surface Action Buoyant Floating Bird Design Light Weight Stainless Spring Steel Replaceable 9inch Stinger Vibrant HD UV Squid Teasers 130lb Premium Mono Line Stainless Steel Chafe Gear Center Line Ball Bearing Coslock Snap Swivel Designed For Lighter Trolling Outfits Enticing Action At 4mph - 12mph Speeds Lightweight and full of splashing action, the Hogy Splash Bird Bar has quickly become one of the most popular light tackle spreader bars for tuna trolling. Imitative UV infused squid bodies offer irresistible action paired with our stainless spring steel bars. Designed for offshore trolling at four to twelve-knot speeds, these lightweight spreader bars can be trolled on much lighter tackle than traditional titanium rigs. A staff favorite for targeting school Bluefin and Yellowfin tuna along the Northeast Coast and Canyons. Advantages: The bird function of the bar allows the bar to swim well without outriggers, which is important when fished further back. The commotion can dd attraction because it is far away from the boats wake, also an attraction. The bird bar will float, so if you back off, you can leave the further back bar out while you fight the fish and avoid tangles.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Offshore, Tuna, Offshore Saltwater
Presentation
Surface, Ultra Splash Surface Commotion/bird Splash, Floating
Techniques
Trolling
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light
Size9 in (229 mm)
SeasonSummer
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

This is a light-tackle offshore trolling spreader bar designed to create splash, commotion, and squid-like teaser action at trolling speeds around 4 to 12 mph. It is best used behind the boat for tuna, especially when you want a floating teaser that can be left out while fighting fish to reduce tangles.

Pros

  • Floating bird design helps it track well without outriggers
  • Lightweight setup works on lighter trolling outfits
  • High-visibility squid teasers create strong surface commotion

Cons

  • Specialized offshore trolling gear
  • Not suited for casting or shallow-water use
  • Requires trolling speed and boat setup to fish effectively

Reviews

Community ratings and field notes for 9" Starboard Directional Splash Bird Bar: (18" Bar).

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Dorado , Cabo San Lucas Great quality and along with the side planers this product worked great. We hit Dorados right from the start. Did not try on Tuna yet.
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They Stand by their Product So i had originally got the Port sidetracker two years ago and used it successfully many times. Earlier this year i was out looking for Bluefin tuna when this bar got crushed, not once, but twice by Tuna. Unfortuanately, the second time, the bar got damaged (in fairness, it was a 500lb fish). When i contacted Hogy on a Monday, they had the replacement shipped to me immediately, and i had it to use by that weekend (caught 2 more bluefin on it that weekend). I have lots of Hogy gear, and love it all!
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Imported from hogylures.com
Great on light tackle Ideal for running on the 25's and light tackle.
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Imported from hogylures.com
First Time Used these bars for the first time this weekend. Worked like a charm.

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