Fishing Techniques

Wahoo Fishing Products

By Mike Richardson 19/09/2022 5 mins read

There are many wahoo products on offer. A MagBay El Plomerito, Sea witch rig and a wahoo catcher are all available. Learn more about the products and how they can be used to catch wahoo. Keep in mind that a wahoo MOAB may run up to 40 feet, so it's worth looking for one with a larger footprint.

Wahoo Catcher

Jigging can be a great way of catching wahoo. This is often combined by chunking over a wreck and flying kites to fish near the surface. Jigs need wire help hooks to protect them against sharp teeth. Wire leaders that are shorter are better. Jigging lures strike the head first. Your jig will be rigged with a 69-pound testwire.

Rigged lures for troll fishing are meant to provoke game fish's predatory instincts. The Williamson Rigged Wahoo Catcher features an enormous intake hole and a moving, edgy skirt to attract game fish. The pre-rigged wahoo lure includes 5 feet of nylon-coated wire, 90-pounds, and an 8/0 Perma Steel hooked.

Wahoos can swim up to 60 mph and are often caught while trolling in Gulf of Mexico. Medium to light tackle is required for these aggressive fish because they make long, hard runs and tire easily when reeled in. If you're planning on gaffing the wahoo, it's best to gaff the fish with two people. For those who prefer hand-fishing, a gaffing set is a great option.

For gaffing the fish, use bullet head skirt lures with 105-pound-test strands of wire. The most popular wahoo anglers use ballyhoos. Ballyhoo-baits are often very expensive, reaching up to 30 USD per pound. You should never eat wahoo raw, as it could be contaminated with parasites. Because the meat tastes similar to tuna steak, you should cook it.

The wahoo catcher jet lure is about six inches long and weighs 2.19 ounces. The rig has five feet length of smoke-blue and a size 8/0 hooked hook. This lure is perfect for fishing from a planer/downrigger. It comes in many colors. A jet is the best choice if you are looking for an aggressive lure to waho.

MagBay El Plomerito

If you're looking for the ultimate slayer of wahoo, try the El Plomero high speed wacky lure. This large heavy tackle lure is designed with a unique skirt, a carefully weighted head, and a fast trolling attraction for a big game strike. Here are some reasons this lure is one of the most popular wahoo fishing lures.

The 16-inch long MagBay Plomero weighs seventeen ounces and features a double skirt. It includes a double hook that can be used in sizes 10-11/0 and a stainless-steel cable that can hold 280 pounds. The MagBay El Plomerito is 12 inches long and features a double non offset hook. It comes in either red or purple.

This lure is well-known as one of best medium tackle wahoo baits. This lure can troll at 16 knots and is easy to use in any spread. Even though they are meant for wahoo, it is also safe to use with other species. These lures are extremely effective and will yield a substantial catch.

This lure is an excellent choice for big waho, despite its high price. HookMag technology, which places the front hook in a stinger position until the fish is caught, is part of the lure's design. This helps to keep the lure straight when trolling at speeds up to twenty knots. MagBay El Plomerito also comes in an anodized version that looks like a mamba, but is available in other colors as well. The Desperado is a copycat of the Yo Zuri Bonita lure. It also features wire connections and swivels connecting the two hooks.

Sea witchrig

Use a rig similar the famous ballyhoo to catch wahoo on your next fishing trip. This lure is great for catching large fish. It is easy to use a ballyhoo-rig, provided you select a high quality ballyhoo.

You should tie a sea witch to a wire or cable to make it a wahoo. For the best results, fish at less than twelve knots. This lure works for both tuna as well as wahoo. For big wahoo catch chances, you can also use a downrigger combined with a sea witch.

For lures closer to the boat, a heavier weight headweight is recommended. A lighter weight is for lures further back. A 48-ounce head weight is the best for lures under 200 feet. 16-ounces should be used for lures over 400 feet. These lures are not designed to go very deep but will still get the lure in the water.

Wahoo fishermen use double-non-offset hooks on lures. They use 480-pound-cable. The average speed at which wahoos can hit lures is 18 mph when they are trolled quickly. It is therefore important to have a large head weight and a reel that has high-quality drag.

Black Bart High Speed Wahoo Trailing Kit comes complete with all terminal tackle necessary to fish a wahoo spread. It includes two San Sal candy lures, and two rum cay baits. The kit also includes two trolling weighs and four shockleaders measuring 20 feet. Each rig can work with either thirty-pound or 50-pound tackle. This wahoo rig is perfect for any fishing trip.

In addition to the Ballyhoo, the rigs used for wahoo trolling require a light leader. This material is lightweight and active. This lure is attractive to even the most stubborn strikers. A bullet-shaped nose skirt lure can be substituted with a No. 41/2 Drone spoon using a planer.

MagBay Plomero

MagBay offers many products for catching wahoo. There are many sizes and colors available for their wahoo lures. The MagBay Plomero is 16 inches long and weighs 17 ounces. The Plomero includes double hooks in sizes 10/0 and 11/0, as well as a heavy-duty, 280-pound cable. The Plomeritos are 12-inch long and weigh eight ounces. They have purple or red skirts, and they come with chrome heads.

The Iland Ilander is a single-hook bait with eight inches of weedless and four ounces weight. It comes in blue-white, black-purple, and blue-pink color variations. You can also get a flash version. The Plomerito's versatility is great. It performs well when trolled at eight- to fifteen knots.

MagBay’s Desperado high-speed trolling lure has a 12 inch head weight and is 7.5 inches long. It is a replica of the Yo Zuri Bonita lure, which is popular with wahoo. MagBay also uses throughwire connections and swivels as hook connectors.

The Tacke Room Jag-A-Hoo weighing eight ounces is available in red and purple colors. The lure measures nine inches in length and has an eight-ounce headweight. It comes with two offset 10/0 hooked. The lure should be far back, and under the water less than it is above. It is rigged with a six-foot 275-pound cable.

The MagBay Plomero is a great choice for wahoo fishing. It is intended to lure wahoos into shallow water. Its head weigh is eight ounces. This is more than enough for catching a large wahoo. The lure is supplied with a multistrand, 280-pound stainless steel cable. For protection and storage, the lure comes in a bag.

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FAQ

What happens to me if I'm caught fishing illegally?

Your license could be suspended or revoked. Before you go out fishing, it's crucial that you understand the rules.

Where can I find good fishing spots?

All over the world, there are many places to fish. Many people enjoy fishing in parks, private ponds and lakes, rivers, streams and other bodies water.

Are there special clothes I should wear when fishing?

Yes, you need to wear clothing that protects against the elements. While fishing, a waders suits is often worn. Waders are waterproof pants which cover the legs as well as the feet. Wader suits can have boots attached. Other waders suit are made without boots.

How much money can I expect to spend on fishing gear?

Fishing gear does not have to be expensive. You can find many affordable options. A cheap hook, line, and reel could be your best option. You can also invest in quality rods and reel sets.

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