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JIGS & BOTTOM LURES
Surface Iron
A long, light casting jig from the California tuna fleet, wound back just under the surface where its wobble looks like a fleeing sardine or flying fish.
DepthJust under the surface
ActionWide wobble
WhereBreaking fish, weedlines, FADs
LevelIntermediate
How to fish it
- 1
Cast long past the edge of breaking fish or along a weedline.
- 2
Start reeling the moment it lands so it never sinks deep.
- 3
Use a steady medium-fast retrieve with the rod tip low so the iron swims with a wide wobble.
- 4
If fish follow but don't eat, speed up; never stop the lure.
BigJoe Tips
- This is a California tuna-fleet lure; here, use it whenever tunas, mahi or jacks are crashing bait on top.
- A single hook on a split ring is easier on fish you plan to release.
- Keep one rigged and ready; breaking fish don't wait while you tie.
Mistakes to avoid
- Letting it sink before reeling; it is built to swim high, not deep.
- Using a short, stiff rod that cannot cast it far enough to reach the school.
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