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2024, Vinyl vs. Rubber Trolling Lure Skirts for Fishing Blue Marlin
Discover the art of choosing between vinyl and rubber trolling lure skirts for blue marlin fishing. Captain Kevin Hibbard shares his invaluable insights from Kona, Hawaii, guiding you to make informed decisions based on lure type, sea conditions, and marlin behavior, enhancing your fishing success and experience.
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2023, Rigging Marlin Lures with Sta-Stuk Hooks
Sta-Stuk hooks from Fudo represent groundbreaking innovation for blue marlin lure rigging through design addressing traditional J hook weaknesses. Kris Ishibashi's step-by-step demonstration reveals proper crimping techniques and leader threading based on hook orientation, creating connections withstanding violent strikes and sustained battles while enhancing hookup ratios beyond what conventional designs provide for trolling big marlin.
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2023, Hooks for Blue Marlin
Blue marlin hook design diversity serves specific purposes based on lure type, tackle class, and technique rather than single styles fitting all scenarios. Captain Kevin Hibbard's expertise navigating Sta-Stuk, J-hooks, tuna bend, Kona cut, Conical cut, and Trokar cut varieties reveals how penetration characteristics and holding power differ, requiring tackle-based recommendations matching Fudo, Jobu, and other proven brands to fishing conditions.
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2021, Blue Marlin Trolling Lures with Kevin Hibbard
Blue marlin trolling lure effectiveness depends on understanding swimming cycles in varied sea conditions rather than random lure selection. Kevin Hibbard's Pacific-rooted rigging techniques emphasize how leader material natural bend and memory affect lure action, while his philosophy on size and color prioritizes angler confidence that allows committed fishing over constant second-guessing undermining presentation quality.
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2019, Rigging Lures and Terminal Connections for Blue Marlin
Terminal connection failures during blue marlin fights reveal rigging inadequacies only under extreme loads. Newton's stiff rig approach changes lure swimming characteristics while reinforcing connection points that conventional methods leave vulnerable to separation when big marlin strike violently or make direction changes creating sudden tension spikes through leader and hook attachments.
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2019, Rigging Blue Marlin Lures with RJ Boyle
Tournament prize money demands rigging perfection because small errors compound into missed opportunities. RJ Boyle's transition from commercial mate to big money competition drove meticulous technique development, explaining why hook positioning precision, proper skirt seating, and step-by-step rigging methodology separate consistent tournament success from preventable equipment failures.
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2019, Blue Marlin Trolling Lures with Andy Moyes
Lure head shapes affect performance across sea states, yet most anglers select based on appearance rather than function. Andy Moyes explains how cup face configurations create distinct bubble trails and action profiles, why skirt drag impacts swimming characteristics beyond aesthetics, and what spread positions optimize each design's effectiveness.
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2018, Offshore Fishing Trolling Lures and Rigging Techniques
Marlin lure rigging approaches vary among top offshore anglers because different sea conditions, strike patterns, and fishing styles favor distinct techniques. Jack Tullius, Andy Moyes, and RJ Boyle present their rigging methods across three videos, explaining why expert perspectives differ and what factors should drive your own rigging decisions for specific offshore applications.
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2018, Rigging Trolling Lures for Offshore Fishing with Roddy Hays
Roddy Hays reveals single hook rigging techniques for offshore trolling lures targeting blue marlin. This video covers how lure shape affects hook placement, selecting hooks and leader materials for big game species, step-by-step rigging methods, and choosing the right tools for durable saltwater connections.
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2018, Trolling Lures Basics for Offshore Fishing with Roddy Hays
Roddy Hays and RJ Boyle reveal trolling lure fundamentals for offshore big game fishing. This video covers head shape characteristics and how they affect performance, lure design innovations for pelagic species, beginner-friendly selection strategies for blue marlin, and matching lures to conditions and target species.
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2018, Blue Marlin Lures and Spread Setup with David Brackmann
David Brackmann reveals blue marlin trolling spread strategies based on physics principles. This video covers first lure selection for speed regulation, wave position and prop wash placement, tag line systems with dacron loops, lure swimming cycles, head design considerations, and rigging methods that improve hook-up ratios.
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2023, Blue Marlin – Offshore Fishing and Lure Rigging
Blue marlin fishing is a thrilling sport for sport fishers, with Atlantic and Pacific blue marlin being two of the most coveted gamefish. Techniques include trolling, bait and switch, and live baiting. Trolling involves dragging lures behind a boat at different depths and speeds, while bait and switch uses live baitfish to attract the marlin's attention. In The Spread, a sport fishing educational video company, offers valuable information on rigging lures and trolling techniques.
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2021, Rigging Trolling Lures - Start With Quality Lure Heads
Rigging trolling lures has fascinated fishermen for centuries. There are various techniques and components, and there is no one true way to rig them. Videos on offshore trolling lures feature top professionals sharing their methods and thoughts. There are many lure sizes and shapes available for various species, and it's important to experiment and make adjustments as you learn.
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2020, Guide to Rigging Skirted Trolling Lures for Marlin Fishing
Professional captains and tournament anglers rely on precise rigging techniques to consistently catch marlin. This comprehensive guide reveals proven methods for selecting head shapes, sizing skirts properly, and positioning lures strategically. Learn the specific techniques that separate successful marlin fishing from simply dragging baits behind your boat.
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2020, Rigging Swimming Plugs for Saltwater Trolling: Expert Guide
Properly rigged swimming plugs outperform factory setups through strategic hardware upgrades and species-specific modifications. Expert techniques for hooks, split rings, and leaders transform standard lures into targeted fish-catching tools for saltwater trolling success.
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2020, How to Rig Offshore Trolling Lures
Proper offshore trolling lure rigging separates successful anglers from those who return empty-handed. Learn proven techniques for rigging marlin, tuna, and wahoo lures with step-by-step instructions, species-specific strategies, and expert tips that significantly improve your hookup ratios on every offshore fishing trip.
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