Search Offshore Trolling Gear Lures and Accessories

Best matches

Why these fit

For offshore trolling gear, the strongest practical setup is a mix of skirted trolling lures plus teaser-style attraction pieces. Fathom Offshore Scream Machine Medium 11" Trolling Lure is a solid tuna spread lure, while Fathom Offshore Bubble Trouble Small 5" Trolling Lure is a lighter option for ballyhoo or dead-bait spreads at 4-7 knots. Fathom Offshore Deep Purple Vivid Squid adds flutter in dredges, chains, or spreader bars. Magictail Outfitters Magictail Hard Bird Trolling Lures is useful for surface commotion in current. For bigger game, Fathom Offshore Diablo Del Mar Extra Large 16" Trolling Lure is the stronger marlin-style option.

Technique notes

Run skirted lures in the long rigger, shotgun, or corner positions depending on spread size. Use the Bubble Trouble around 4-7 knots for flash and pop, and the Scream Machine around 5-8 knots for tuna-focused trolling. Pair squid teasers with dredges or spreader bars to pull fish up before the main lure passes. Birds are best when you want extra surface disturbance and bait-school attraction.

When to switch

Switch to larger plungers like Fathom Offshore Queen Annes Revenge Extra Large 18" Trolling Lure or Fathom Offshore Diablo Del Mar Extra Large 16" Trolling Lure when targeting marlin or when fish need more commotion. Move to squid teasers when you already have a spread dialed in and want more attraction, or to birds when trolling fast in current. If you’re fishing mostly tuna, stay with the Scream Machine and Bubble Trouble style lures.