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Shorty XL

$89 - $109

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Description

The "Shorty XL" is your ride-or-die swimming lure. Don't you dare leave the dock without this slant-faced Marlin candy. The action on this swimmer is unmatched, try running it with a shorter than usual skirt and hold on for the fight of your life. This lure is available as "Lure Only" or "Rigged and Ready!" Lures sold "Rigged and Ready" will come complete with a stainless steel hook set and premium monofilament leader. All you need to do is just add water! Head Action: Slant Head Swimmer Total Skirted Length: 10" Total Skirted Weight: 11.64oz Skirt Size: Octopus 60 Head Length: 2.26" Head Width: 1.88" Head Weight: 8.0oz Suggested Rigging: 12/0 Single Hook Leader: 320# Mono Recommended Trolling Speed: 8-10 Knots Rubber Hook Lock: Yes

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Offshore, Marlin, Offshore Saltwater
Presentation
Variable, Slant Head Swimmer
Techniques
Trolling, Swimbaiting
Conditions
Open Water
Size10 in (254 mm), 11.64 oz (330 g)
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

Run this slant-head marlin-style swimmer on a trolling spread at the recommended speed. Use a shorter-than-usual skirt setup to maximize the swimming action and keep it tracking consistently behind the boat.

Pros

  • Designed for high-speed trolling (8–10 knots)
  • Includes stainless steel hook set and premium mono leader when selected as rigged
  • Slant-head swimmer action with customizable skirt length

Cons

  • Heavy lure (11.64 oz) requires appropriate tackle and casting/trolling setup
  • Best results depend on maintaining the recommended trolling speed

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