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How to Skirt a BFD Trolling Lure

How to Skirt a BFD Trolling Lure

This step-by-step tutorial will show you the RIGHT way to add skirts to your BFD fishing lures. Don't let our unique oval saddles throw you off - they skirt just like a 'round' and you won't have any trouble. Our good friend Eric White, known by many as 'allyearfishing' on...
by BFD Lures on March 24, 2022
Phosphorescence and Glow

Phosphorescence and Glow

Bioluminescence and Glow in Trolling Lures We've done a lot of research and spend a good deal of time and energy thinking about glow in our lures. Why?  Because we're trying to replicate baitfish, of course, and as Humboldt discovered, a lot of bait basically 'glows.' Around 1802 Alexander von...
by BFD Lures on March 24, 2022
Humboldt Squid and Glow

Humboldt Squid and Glow

Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas), also known as jumbo squid, jumbo flying squid, pota or diablo rojo, is a large, predatory squid living in the waters of the Humboldt Current in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Humboldt squid are among the largest of squids, reaching a mantle length of 1.5 m (4.9 ft). Like...
by BFD Lures on March 15, 2022
Pelagic Fish Feeding Habits

Pelagic Fish Feeding Habits

There are many opinions about what pelagic fish eat. Geographical location, the year, the time of the year, water temperatures and prey availability all play a role. When I ask numerous professionals this question, it is surprising the variety of opinions I hear – often from Captains on the same...
by BFD Lures on March 15, 2022
Lure Head and Skirt Colors

Lure Head and Skirt Colors

Nothing in the world of offshore fishing draws more discussion than lure color. Pelagic fish feeding habits, water temperature and clarity, seasonality, prey base life cycle, light conditions, location etc. all play a role in color selection. There are lure color patterns that have been effective certain times of the year...
by BFD Lures on March 15, 2022
White Marlin Feeding Habits

White Marlin Feeding Habits

This is a summary of research reports on actual stomach contents of White Marlin. The White Marlin is a very important sport specie in the Atlantic Ocean. In some ways, White Marlin habits are a bit different than other Marlins. Included are links to the reports and a pdf from the Brazil...
by BFD Lures on March 15, 2022
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