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OCEAN CAT · Offshore Trolling Lures
Ocean Cat Flying Fish Trolling Lures, 5-Piece Chain
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Options
Color: Blue (black spot)
- Blue (black spot)
- Blue
- 12in Squid+Blue Fly Fish
- Black
- Blue+Yellow+Black Spot
- Item weight
- 9.4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 10 x 10 x 0.8 inches
Quick take
Daisy chain of soft plastic flying fishes designed to attract large saltwater game fish while trolling.
This OCEAN CAT set pairs a blue flying fish with a 9/0 hook, sized for offshore trolling. Five pieces come in the pack, and this version has a blue body with a black spot. It is built for anglers chasing tuna, mahi and wahoo, and run as a teaser near the boat, it is meant to draw fish in while a bait is readied.
Best for
- Offshore trolling for tuna, marlin, and wahoo
- Deep-sea game fishing from charter boats
- Teaser rigs to attract big fish
Skip if
- You fish inshore waters
- You prefer single-lure presentations
Strengths
- Bright colors and 3D eyes visible at depth
- Daisy chain presentation appeals to game fish
- Heavy-duty saltwater hooks
Trade-offs
- Large rig difficult to cast from shore
- Requires heavy tackle and boat
- Best used with downriggers or trolling setups
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | trolling daisy chain |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 1 large (8.46 in) + 4 small (3.74 in) flying fishes |
| Hook | 9/0 stainless steel circle hook |
| Features | 3D eyes, soft plastic construction |
| Weight | 9.4 ounces |
What can I catch with this?
- 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 to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue+Yellow+Black Spot | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 12in Squid+Blue Fly Fish, Black, Blue, Blue (black spot)This one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
|
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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Cat Flying Fish Trolling Lures, 5-Piece Chain | Hook size:9/0 | Color:Blue (black spot) | Suits:Muddy water, offshore pelagics |
| OCEAN CAT Fly Fish Trolling Lure Combo Set, Blue | Hook size:— | Color:Blue | 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
| Hook size | 9/0 |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 5 |
| Color | Blue (black spot) |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics |
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