Fly Fishing

Wahoo Fishing Products

By Dylan Smith 30 March, 2023 6 mins read

There are many wahoo products on offer. You can buy a MagBay El Plomerito, a Wahoo Catcher, or a Sea Witch Rig. Read on to find out what these products are and how to use them to catch wahoo. Remember that a MOAB wahoo can run up to 40ft so you might consider buying one with more reach.

Wahoo catcher

Jigging, which is a great way for wahoo to be caught, is often combined in combination with chunking over a shipwreck or flying kites that are used to capture fish close by the surface. Jigs should have wire assist hooks to protect them from the sharp teeth of wahoo, and short wire leaders are best. Jigging lures strike quickly, with the head being struck. Your jig will be rigged with a 69-pound testwire.

Rigged trolling lures are designed for game fish to activate their predatory instincts. The Williamson Rigged Wahoo Catcher has an impressive intake hole and a moving skirt that create an electric commotion that attracts gamefish. 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. These aggressive fish require medium to light tackle because they can run long distances and tire easily when being reeled in. If you're planning on gaffing the wahoo, it's best to gaff the fish with two people. Gaffing kits are useful for hand-fishing.

For gaffing the fish, use bullet head skirt lures with 105-pound-test strands of wire. Ballyhoo rigs are popular among wahoo anglers. Ballyhoo-baits are often very expensive, reaching up to 30 USD per pound. Wahoo should be cooked before eating as it can carry parasites. You should always cook it before eating it, as the meat is white and tastes similar to a quality tuna steak.

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. The lure is ideal for fishing from a downrigger (or planer), and it comes in many colors. A jet is the best choice if you are looking for an aggressive lure to waho.

MagBay El Plomerito

El Plomero highspeed wacky lure can be used to kill wahoo. This large heavy tackle lure features an unusual skirt and a heavily weighted head. This lure is one the most sought-after wahoo fishing lures.

The MagBay Plomero 16 inch long weighs in at seventeen ounces. It has a double skirt. It comes with a double hook, size 10 to 11/0, and a stainless steel cable that is rated at 280 pounds. The MagBay El Plomerito, 12" in length, features a double-non-offset hook that comes in red and purple.

This lure is renowned as one of the best medium tackle wahoo lures available. 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 work well and you will be rewarded with a nice catch.

This lure is an excellent choice for big waho, despite its high price. HookMag technology is used to place the front hook in the stinger position, until the fish hooks it. The hookmag technology helps keep the lure straight, even at high speeds of up to twenty knots. MagBay El Plomerito comes in an anodized version which looks similar to a mamba. However, it is also available with other colors. The Desperado is a copycat of the Yo Zuri Bonita lure. It also features wire connections and swivels connecting the two hooks.

Sea witch rig

Use a rig similar the famous ballyhoo to catch wahoo on your next fishing trip. It is an excellent choice for tying on a sea witch, as this lure is incredibly effective at snagging big fish. You can use a ballyhoo to catch big fish, but it is not difficult if you use high-quality balls.

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 well for both tuna and wahoo. To increase your chances of catching large wahoo, you can use a downrigger and a sea witch to rig.

For lures closer to the boat, a heavier weight headweight is recommended. A lighter weight is for lures further back. For lures set up less than 200 feet, a 48-ounce rig weight is recommended. A 16-ounce rig weight should be used for lures set out more than 400 feet. These lures will not go deep into the water, even though they are quite heavy.

Wahoo fishermen use lures rigged with 480-pound cable and double non offset hooks. Trolled fast, a wahoo will strike the lures at 18 mph. This speed is higher than their average transit speed of two to four feet. 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 rig also comes with four twenty-foot shock leaders and two trolling weights. You can use either thirty-pound or fifty-pound tackle with each rig. This rig is ideal for fishing trips.

In addition to the Ballyhoo, the rigs used for wahoo trolling require a light leader. This material is light and active. This lure will entice even the most picky strikers. Another option is to substitute a bullet-shaped nostril skirt bait for a No. 41/2 Drone spoon using a planer.

MagBay Plomero

MagBay stocks many products that allow you to catch wahoo. The lures for catching wahoo come in a variety of sizes and colors. The MagBay Plomero measures 16 inches in length and weighs 17 ounces. The Plomero has double hooks sizes 10/0 or 11, and a heavy-duty 280-pound cord. The Plomeritos can be ordered in 12-inch lengths and 8 ounces. They also come with purple or rooster skirts and 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 is versatile and best when it's rolled at eight to 15 knots.

MagBay’s Desperado high-speed trolling lure has a 12 inch head weight and is 7.5 inches long. It's a replica the Yo Zuri Bonita bait, which is extremely popular with wahoo. MagBay also uses through-wire connections and swivels to connect the hooks on the lure.

The Tacke Room Jag-A-Hoo weighing eight ounces is available in red and purple colors. The lure's length is nine inches and it comes with an 8-ounce head weight. 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 using a six-foot, 275-pound cord.

A MagBay Plomero can be a good choice for wahoo-fishing. It lures wahoo in shallow waters. It weighs in at eight ounces. That's enough to catch large wahoos. It comes with a multi-strand stainless-steel cable of 280 pounds. It also comes with a lure bag that can be used to store and protect it.

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FAQ

Is it possible to fish at night or during the day?

However, you need to be sure you are using artificial lighting. Fisherman use artificial light to attract fish. These lights work best after the sun sets because fish are more active at night.

What length is the perfect fishing rod length?

The size of the fish you want to catch will dictate the length of the fishing rod. A 6'6' rod would work best if you are looking for smallmouth Bass. A 7'5" rod may be better if you are looking for largemouth bass.

What is the best bait for freshwater fishing?

Live shrimp is the best bait for freshwater fishing. Shrimp are affordable, simple to catch, and taste fantastic!

Statistics

It is estimated there are at least 2 million people who go fishing in California each year. (californiayachtsales.com)
To substantiate this theory, Knight attempted a systematic inquiry by considering the timing of 200 'record' catches, more than 90 percent were made during a new moon (when no moon is visible). (myfwc.com)
You likely have a fish hooked if the bobber moves erratically for over 5 seconds. (tailoredtackle.com)
About 40 percent of all fish are freshwater species. (takemefishing.org)