Bost Lures

Carey Chen #5 Reckless Marlin Lure

$67.99 - $90.93

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Description

The Bost #5 Reckless won the BBC Championship in 2005 and these new additions in a mahi and blackfin tuna pattern will fool any marlin into a strike. This slant face marlin lure has great popping and side to side motion the big girls just can't stay away from. Target Species: Marlin and Tuna Face Shape: Slant Trolling Speed: 4 to 12 knots Position: Short Corner Head Size: 2.4 x 1.8 Skirted Size: 15 inches Weight: 8 ounces

Specifications

Category

Offshore Trolling

Weight

8 oz (227 g)

Length

15 in (381 mm)

Target Species

offshore

Techniques

trolling

Action

popping and side-to-side

Conditions

open water

Field Notes

This is a skirted marlin trolling lure designed for offshore spread fishing. It is meant to be run in the short corner at 4 to 12 knots, where its slant face creates popping and side-to-side action that can draw strikes from marlin and tuna.

Pros

  • Strong trolling action with popping and side-to-side movement
  • Proven tournament-winning style
  • Large 15-inch skirted profile for big-game predators

Cons

  • Requires trolling setup and boat speed to fish properly
  • Too specialized for casual casting use

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