For the Love of Lures
All lures are created equal, until they’re not
Outfit your boat and crew with the latest in offshore-fishing gear.
All lures are created equal, until they’re not
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From the best reels and lures to accessories and apparel, we have you covered when it comes to choosing the best in offshore fishing gear. Success on the water often comes down to having the right equipment, and knowing how to use it correctly. We rely on decades of experience fishing for marlin and sailfish, plus the expert opinions of professional captains and deckhands, to curate a selection of the best new fishing products on the water today.
Reels, dredges, teasers, offshore fishing tackle and lures: it’s all right here. We show you which lures produce marlin bites as well as the gear that professional anglers and captains rely on, day in and day out. So whether you’re dredge fishing for sailfish in Central America or pulling a spread of lures for blue marlin off Bermuda or the East Coast, we have the information you need.
Our roundup of the world’s best lures for marlin
When trolling for marlin, these are the best lures with the plunger-head design
Raise more billfish by adding these proven teasers to your trolling spread.
Improve your offshore success with these dependable straight-running lures
Marlin fishing takes place in one of the most demanding environments in the world, so you need offshore fishing apparel that will meet those challenges. Fishing shoes and boots to maintain a secure, slip-free footing on a slick deck. Foul weather gear to keep you warm and dry when the conditions go from sporty to nautical. Performance shirts and fishing shorts with quick-drying fabrics and high sun protection ratings to protect you from harmful UV rays in the cockpit or on the bridge. Polarized sunglasses to help you spot the bite before it happens. All are necessary parts of the apparel puzzle.
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Your feet are the key to maintaining your balance on a wet and slippery boat, they deserve the best fishing shoes.
Fishing accessories can make or break a day on the water fishing for marlin and sailfish. Be prepared with the best gear. Fishing gloves for sun protection and also for leadering big gamefish. Other kinds of fishing accessories for the boats, like stand up harnesses, pliers, dehookers and more, all take their rightful place alongside the angler in the cockpit.
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Don’t head offshore without a few of these aboard
Add some flash and pop to your trolling spread and catch more marlin and sailfish along the way
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