WWT Saltwater Offshore Tuna Trolling Lure Cedar Plug Natural 5”
Known for their proficiency in enticing tuna, cedar plugs are practically indestructible and capable of catching just about any pelagic predator that swims. While you may have your sights set on bluefin,yellowfin or blackfin, don’t rule out a battle with a dolphin, wahoo or billfish. At first glance you may be under the impression that the streamlined shape of a cedar plug offers relatively little action, but this can’t be any further from the truth. When trolled at speeds from 6 to 9-knots, the darting and dancing action is deadly effective. And while their irresistible action is what draws in inquisitive predators, their small stature makes them easy targets for unrelenting pelagics. While simplistic they are there are a few aspects in regards to rigging and running that will greatly enhance your catch ratio, as these classics are prone to pulling hooks.
When it comes to location in your spread, there’s no better placement for a single cedar than the shotgun position way, way back. When placing a cedar plug in a spread of mixed baits, the key is to run it long—and we’re talking really long. While these cigar-shaped offerings entice deadly strikes when they’re the odd ball in the pack, some veterans choose to run a spread of cedar plugs tighter to the transom when the tuna are in a feeding frenzy.
Experiment with placement and be sure to take note of what works and what doesn’t. There’s no precise pattern that’s proven to produce day in and day out, so see what works for you. One thing is for certain; trolling the perimeter of surface activity with traditional cedar plugs has accounted for more tuna than just about any other lure and will likely continue to do so for decades to come.
Available in natural wood.
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Length: 5″/13cm
Weight: 60g
Unrigged
