The Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 9in Machines is renowned for being the original and best performing spreader bar for directional fishing. Ideal for sport and recreational fishing, this product is designed to increase the width of your fishing spread and ensure that all positions are covered effectively.
These pre-rigged spreader bars are built on a high-grade titanium bar with a diameter of .125 inches. They have been tested and proven to successfully catch pelagic fish such as tuna, dolphin, billfish, and more.
One of the standout features of this spreader bar is the plexiglass keel that is fitted under the lead bird. This keel allows the bar to track up to 30 ft. outward from its normal tracking line, enabling it to run in a more visible location in the clean water outside the prop wash.
By utilizing both a port and starboard side wide tracker bar, anglers can increase the overall width of their fishing spread by up to 60 ft., whether deploying them from an outrigger or directly from the rod tip.
The center and wing lines of the spreader bar are loaded with a total of seven 9 inch machine lures. These lures simulate schooling bait skittering across the surface, which is highly effective in attracting predatory fish.
Within the bottom teaser of the spreader bar lies a 400lb stainless bearing swivel to attach the 9in Mini-Machine Stinger, which features a 9/0 5x strong knife edge big game hook.
The center line is rigged with 250lb smoke blue Momoi monofilament, and the wing lines with 130lb monofilament. Loop protectors are applied at all critical connection points for further durability and reliability.
Each spreader bar includes a clear vinyl/mesh lure bag for convenient storage and easy wash down post-use.
- High-grade titanium bar
- Diameter: .125 inches
- Plexiglass keel for enhanced tracking
- Designed to catch pelagic species such as tuna and billfish
- Seven 9 inch machine lures on center and wing lines
- 250lb and 130lb Momoi monofilament lines
- Loop protectors on connection points
- 400lb stainless bearing swivel with a 9/0 5x strong hook
- Clear vinyl/mesh lure bag included
FAQs
Q: How wide is the Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 9in Machines?
A: When using both a port and starboard tracker bar, the overall width can increase by up to 60 ft, enhancing your fishing spread.
Q: What fish species can be targeted with this spreader bar?
A: It's been successfully used to target various pelagic species like tuna, dolphin (mahi-mahi), and billfish.
Q: Why is the plexiglass keel important?
A: The keel is designed to help the spreader bar track further outwards, creating a wider spread and presenting lures in cleaner, less disturbed water.
Q: How many lures does the spreader bar include?
A: It comes with seven dynamic 9 inch machine lures, capable of mimicking the erratic movement of schooling baitfish.
Q: What is included with each Sterling Tackle spreader bar?
A: Along with the pre-rigged bar and lures, a convenient clear vinyl/mesh lure bag is provided for easy storage and maintenance.
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