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Temple Reef Ballista

$27 - $32

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Description

Temple Reef is known for top-notch, high-performance fishing rods, but they also manufacture high-quality lures like the Ballista Line. Made from durable paulownia wood with stainless steel wire-through construction and a heavy-duty swivel as the belly tow point. This popper features a large cup that creates big splashes, bubble trails, and plenty of noise, making it perfect for Giant Trevally (GT) and effective for dogtooth tuna, snappers, bluefin, yellowfin tuna, and more. It performs exceptionally well in deep waters, attracting fish from far away. For the best results, rig it with two treble hooks.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Offshore, Tuna, Amberjack
Presentation
Surface, Cupped Face Popper, Floating
Techniques
Casting, Topwater
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light
SeasonYear Round
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

Use this popper when you want to call fish up from a distance with loud surface commotion. The large cup face, splash, and bubble trail make it a strong choice for fast retrieves and aggressive topwater presentations in open water.

Pros

  • Big surface splash and noise
  • Wire-through construction for durability
  • Effective for GT and tuna

Cons

  • Requires active topwater retrieve
  • May be less effective when fish are not feeding near the surface

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