Dr.Fish · Offshore Trolling Lures
Dr.Fish Deep Diving Trolling Lure, 7.5 in, 16-20 ft Depth
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- Item weight
- 3.42 ounces
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A 7.5-inch heavy saltwater trolling lure with rattling action and stainless steel diving lip that reaches 16-20 feet at trolling speed.
This 7.3-inch saltwater trolling plug is built for offshore water, with steel balls inside that add a rattle to its action. A stainless steel diving lip is rated to run between 16 and 20 feet, and two VMC treble hooks are fitted for striped bass and tuna. Each pack holds one lure in a blue and black back finish.
Best for
- Trolling for offshore pelagic species like mackerel and tuna
- Vertical jigging in open saltwater
- Medium to heavy saltwater applications
Skip if
- You fish freshwater or near-shore areas
- You cast from shore and need lighter presentations
Strengths
- Heavy 3.4 oz weight dives quickly and holds depth while trolling at speed
- Stainless steel diving lip resists corrosion and maintains stable action
- Steel ball rattling chamber produces sound to attract fish
Trade-offs
- Heavy weight requires heavy-duty rods and reels
- Deep-diving design makes it difficult to use around shallow cover
- Size and weight limit usefulness in calm conditions or light tackle
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | deep-diving trolling lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.5 in |
| Diving depth | 16-20 ft |
| Hooks | 2 VMC treble |
| Diving lip | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 3.42 oz |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How deep and around what
It runs down to 20 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 20 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Orange Silver | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Silver, Silver Black | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Black BackThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Minimum diving depth | 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 20 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Blue Black Back |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Striped bass and Offshore pelagics |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 20 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Black Back.
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