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Trolling Spoon
A thin, light spoon trolled behind a planer or trolling sinker; its fast wobble and flash are a proven pick for kingfish, cero, sierra and wahoo.
DepthTrolled, mid-depth
ActionFast flash & wobble
WhereReef edges, drop-offs, nearshore banks
LevelBeginner
How to fish it
- 1
Rig the spoon on 15-30 ft of leader behind a planer or a trolling sinker.
- 2
Troll at roughly 5-7 knots and check that the spoon wobbles without spinning.
- 3
Run it along the reef edge or the drop-off, zig-zagging over bait.
- 4
When a fish hits, keep the boat moving a moment to set the hook, then fight it with the planer tripped.
BigJoe Tips
- A good ball-bearing swivel is a must; a spinning spoon twists the line fast.
- Use wire every time; kingfish and wahoo cut mono like nothing.
- Run a small spoon on a planer and a bigger lure on top to cover two depths.
Mistakes to avoid
- Trolling too fast so the spoon spins instead of wobbling.
- Skipping the wire leader and losing fish and spoons to teeth.
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