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Crampton Baits Real Tahitian MOP Black-Blue Back Apahu 12" 6.7oz ALV Vinyl Ballyhoo GZE

$142

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Description

**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Handmade by Brian Crampton The Crampton Baits Apahu is a double tapered, 12" sized plunger with an angled nose. Excellent all position lure, especially for Marlin. Here is our Pro Stand-Up Angler Roger Marandino on his personal review of Crampton Baits including his most recent trip to the Azores where he caught 5 of his 9 Blue Marlin on Brian Crampton's lures: B OM Skirt Size: 502 Head Weight: 5oz Head Length: 2.9" Insert: Tahitian Mother of Pearl Resin Color: Black Back-Blue Stripe-Clear Belly Eye Pattern: No Eyes Skirt Pattern: Ballyhoo Black A La Vive Vinyl over Black & Blue Tuff Tails

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Offshore, Marlin, Tuna
Techniques
Trolling
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light
Size12 in (305 mm), 6.7 oz (190 g)
SeasonSummer
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

This is a skirted offshore trolling lure designed for marlin and other pelagic gamefish. It works best trolled in open water, especially when you want a plunger/cut-face action that can be run in a spread as an all-position lure. The Ballyhoo skirt pattern and 12-inch profile make it a strong choice for attracting fish from a distance.

Pros

  • Large 12-inch profile for big-game attraction
  • Plunger/cut-face design for strong trolling action
  • Skirted and ready to fish as photographed
  • Excellent all-position lure for marlin

Cons

  • Too large and specialized for most inshore applications
  • Requires trolling setup and offshore conditions
  • Higher price point

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