Landing gamefish successfully requires precision at every stage of the fight, from the initial strike on the lure to the final moments of leadering your fish.
The Hypertension hookset is the newest weapon in your arsenal, unmatched in creating maximum hook exposure in the first instant of a lure strike.
DONT FORGET THE BASICS!
SHARP HOOKS
SMALL BARBS
DRAG SETTINGS
For marlin we like to fish our lures on strike, then drop them back quickly after hook-up for the fight.
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Short Corner
APEX
Large cup faced chugger ideal for Blue Marlin. The Apex's significant head wobble leaves a smoke trail nearly a foot wide. Best run on the short corner and ideal in smooth to moderate conditions.
The Apex is best run with a low line entry angle. We recommended running this lure from a bent-butt rod or you can redirect the line to a lower point on the transom using a rubber band.
Recommended Line Class: 250-350lb
Trolling Speeds: 5-9 knots.
Available Sizes: 10" and 11"
Hyper-Insert colour: BLUE
Short/Long corner
REAPER
The little brother to the Apex, this head runs beautifully in the long-corner position. Reaper is more suited to rough conditions and can also be swapped out with the Apex in the short position.
Reaper's smaller size makes it deadly on Striped marlin when used either behind or next to the teaser.
Recommended Line Class: 150-250 lb.
Trolling Speed: 5-9 knots.
Available Sizes: 7".
Hyper-Insert colour: White.
Riggers
RELENTLESS
Relentless is an absolute all rounder. Get it out wide in the clear water with the riggers, this lure runs flawlessly in all conditions at a range of distances.
Just set and forget until you hear the outrigger go bang.
Recommended Line Class: 150-250 lb.
Trolling Speeds: 6-12 knots.
Available Sizes 8.5".
Hyper-Insert colour: White.
Shotgun
HELLRAISER
Send this slender weapon way back on either the riggers or shotgun.
Run it as either a subsurface bullet or keep your leader high to maintain a steady smoke trail.
A versatile lure head, great for tuna and marlin.
Recommended Line Class: 150-250 lb.
Trolling Speeds: 6-15 knots.
Available Sizes: 9.5".
Hyper-Insert colour: Grey
