Bonze Lures Hercules

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If you've followed the sport of big-game fishing for any length of time, you know that New Zealand hosts one of the best big striped marlin and swordfish fisheries on the planet. Battling somewhat harsh conditions, the Kiwi fishermen who chase these brutes represent a hardy breed that really knows their stuff when it comes to subduing big fish. Originating in the area surrounding these prolific New Zealand waters, Bonze Lures perform with the best.

The Hercules, one of the company's first designs, caught a 536-pound blue on its first day in the water to win the Bay of Islands small-boat tournament! That set the benchmark for the lure, and since that time the Hercules has caught numerous big blues. With its large, cupped face, the Hercules runs in any weather and any position and emits a huge bubble trail. Bonze recommends pulling the Hercules from 6.5 to 9.5 knots. Bonze makes more than 17 different head styles, and the lures come in a rainbow of custom colors.

For more information, visit Bonze Lures at www.bonzelures.com.