Saltwater Trolling Lures

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SoCal's Saltwater Trolling Lure Headquarters Saltwater trolling lures are the most effective way for private boat anglers to cover water and stay productive while targeting Pacific bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dorado, and yellowtail off the Southern California coast and Baja. Tackle Express carries the proven offshore trolling lures the SoCal fleet relies on — Nomad Madmacs, Nomad DTX Minnows, Halco Max, Halco Laser Pro, Lead Masters Cedar Plugs, and the Shimano Ledge Runner — in stock and ready to ship. High-Speed Trolling Lures — 10 to 15 Knots The Nomad Madmacs Hyper Speed Trolling is the benchmark lure for high-speed Pacific bluefin tuna trolling in California. Designed to troll at up to 20 knots, the Madmacs generates a tight vibrating action that triggers reaction strikes from boat-shy bluefin that won't respond to slower presentations or live bait. Run 150 to 300 yards behind the boat at 10 to 14 knots. Available in 160, 200, and 240 sizes — the 200 is the all-around SoCal workhorse; the 240 is the choice when cow fish are confirmed in the area. The Halco Max 190 is a proven bibless minnow alternative for high-speed trolling spreads, capable of trolling at speeds over 20 knots with minimal resistance. Its heavy-walled construction and 7/0 inline single hooks hold up to repeated encounters with large tuna, wahoo, and dorado. An excellent third-rod option alongside Madmacs in a multi-line spread. Deep-Diving Trolling Minnows — 8 to 12 Knots The Nomad DTX Minnow 220 Heavy Duty is the deepest-running hard-body trolling lure in offshore fishing. On lighter braid (65–80 lb) set back 200 feet or more, the DTX 220 HD can reach depths of 40 to 50 feet — putting your bait in the strike zone for suspended bluefin that won't come to the surface. The Heavy Duty version adds a Metal Matrix Plate system, upgraded BKK Diablo 5X hooks with larger barbs, and Diamond Armour shell construction for big-fish durability. The Halco Laser Pro 190DD is a deep-diving bibbed min