Marlin Magic Lures

Marlin Magic Lures Golden MOP Black Back Taxi Eyes Ruckus 12" 7.2oz

$101.5

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Description

The Marlin Magic Ruckus is perhaps their most famous Marlin lure. This is the standard 12" size. Has 12" sized skirt saddles with a fairly steady taper towards the slanted nose. The reputation of the lure can be derived from its name alone - it creates a "ruckus" in the water that stir up fish like crazy while staying mostly at the surface. It has an aggressive surface action, providing a ton of smoke trailing the lure. While you can get this lure to run in rougher waters, we do not necessarily recommend this lure for the roughest of sea conditions but more in calm to moderately rough conditions. Captain Marlin Parker himself has won more tournaments on this lure than any other lure in his arsenal including the 2002 World Cup and the 2004 Bisbees. Can be ran in any trolling position with success, but we personally run the 12" size on the short rigger position (Large Size Long Corner, XL Size Short Corner). Ranked by Marlin Magazine in 2016 as the #7 offshore lure of all time. BOM Skirt Size: 602 Head Weight: 7.2oz Head Length: 2.5" Head Width: Approx. 1.75" Here is a photo of the 1035# Blue caught on a Blue Lava Ruckus on August 18, 2019 by Capt. Marlin Parker & deckhand Ryan Thurner to take home the largest fish prize at the Big Island Marlin Tournament. Here is the link to our Ruckus review with Capt. Chris Donato: Insert: Golden Mother of Pearl Resin Color: Black Back-Clear Belly Eye Pattern: Taxidermy Eyes

Specifications

Category

Offshore Trolling

Weight

7.2 oz (204 g)

Length

12 in (305 mm)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

offshore

Techniques

trolling

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0-5 ft

Action

aggressive surface smoke trail

Conditions

open water, low light

Field Notes

This is a classic offshore trolling plunger/cut-face lure designed to run mostly at the surface and throw a lot of smoke. It is best pulled on riggers or other trolling positions in calm to moderately rough bluewater conditions for marlin and similar pelagics.

Pros

  • Aggressive surface action with a strong smoke trail
  • Proven offshore trolling profile for marlin
  • Works in multiple trolling positions

Cons

  • Not ideal for the roughest sea conditions
  • Primarily a trolling lure, so it is not versatile for casting or jigging

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