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OFFSHORE MARLIN TROLL PATTERN

Text Box: Back of the boat

①Short rigger— Clear water 10” Big Osy Leaping Mackerel or Dark Frigate Tuna colour ( Slower head action larger bubble trail )

②Short corner— Curtain of bubble in the boat prop wash / wake King 40s Bonito or Albacore colour   ( Huge action cavitating lure dark colour )

③Teaser block

④Shot gun— Clearest flat water 8” Cockie Yakka or Evil Flying Fish  colour ( High action head and bubble trail. Smaller lure will get trailing marlin, large Dolphin fish or Yellowfin tuna )

⑤Long corner—Slightly clearer water 12” Big 40s Dolly or Slimy mackerel colour ( High action and bubble trail lure )

⑥Long rigger—Low action clear water 10”Big Osy Yellowfin or Garifhs colour ( Submerge lure, low action head and huge bubble trail )

 

✶ Remember that bait fish don’t change colour behind the boat with light or dark days.

 

Stepped lure pattern to cover water area behind the boat for Marlin.

Prevents line cross and more hook ups.