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Duel · Offshore Trolling Lures
Duel Bonita Sinking Lure, 170mm, Wahoo
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Options
- Item weight
- 6.4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.75 x 1.97 x 1.38 inches
Quick take
Eight-inch trolling lure with wire-through construction for wahoo and tuna at high speeds.
This is a 6.7 inch sinking trolling lure in a wahoo color pattern, built for offshore pelagic fishing. It is the shorter body of the Bonita range, which suits boats pulling smaller baits at speed. Pick it when you want a compact hard bait for trolling spreads.
Best for
- Trolling in offshore reefs
- Wahoo and yellowfin tuna
- Troll speeds of 6-15 knots
Skip if
- Casting lure situations
- Shallow-water species
Strengths
- Power Body material is harder than foam for durability
- Wire-through construction stands up to powerful fish
- Stainless swivels and hooks resist corrosion
Trade-offs
- Large size and weight limit casting distance
- High troll speeds required to achieve action
- Not practical for hand-line or light tackle
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Offshore pelagics
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Orange/Black | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Red/Black | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Multi,Blue Mackerel, Purple/Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Bonita Sinking Lure, 170mm, Wahoo | Length:6.69 in | Color:Wahoo | Suits:Offshore pelagics |
| Duel Bonita Sinking Lure, 210mm, Flying Fish | Length:8.27 in | Color:Flying Fish | Suits:Offshore pelagics |
| Duel Bonita Sinking Lure, 210mm, Blue Mackerel | Length:8.27 in | Color:Multi,Blue Mackerel | Suits:Muddy water, offshore pelagics |
| Yo-Zuri Bonita Trolling Lure, 210mm, Purple/Black | Length:8.27 in | Color:Purple/Black | Suits:Muddy water, offshore pelagics |
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
| Length | 6.69 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Wahoo |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 6.69 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Wahoo.
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