The **Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 6in Bulb Squid** is a top-tier fishing accessory designed for serious anglers targeting **pelagic species**. Recognized for its innovative design and exceptional performance, it significantly enhances the breadth and effectiveness of your trolling spread. Essential for a successful off-shore fishing excursion, this tracker bar helps to mimic a natural bait ball and triggers strikes from predatory fish.
Not only does this fishing apparatus hold up to the relentless marine environment with its robust construction, but its strategic color palette and movement underwater make it irresistible to large game fish. The portside variant in green maximizes attraction in varying water conditions, proving that meticulous attention to detail can dramatically enhance your catch rate.
Main Features of the Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar:
- Constructed with a .125 inch diameter high-grade titanium bar, promising longevity and resistance to saltwater corrosion.
- Fitted with a plexiglass keel lead bird for stable and wide tracking—up to 30 ft. from the typical tracking line.
- The ability to extend the spread's width by up to 60 ft. when used on both the port and starboard sides, adding considerable reach to your fishing setup.
- Pre-rigged with ten 6in bulb squids on center and wing lines, effectively simulating a school of baitfish on the surface.
- Includes a 400lb stainless bearing swivel for attaching the 7in Mini-Machine Stinger.
- The stinger is rigged on a 9/0 5x strong knife-edge big game hook, built for the heaviest and most aggressive fish.
- Lines rigged with high-strength monofilament (250lb smoke blue Momoi for the center line and 130lb monofilament for wing lines).
- Enhanced durability with loop protectors on all critical connection points.
- Each tracker bar is packaged with its own clear vinyl/mesh lure bag for convenient storage and maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What species of fish can I catch with the Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 6in Bulb Squid?
A: The Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 6in Bulb Squid has been proven to attract and catch pelagic fish such as **tuna, dolphin, billfish**, and more.
Q: How far can the bar track from its normal tracking line?
A: The lead bird on the Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 6in Bulb Squid is equipped with a **plexiglass keel**, allowing it to **track up to 30 ft. outward** from its normal tracking line.
Q: Can I attach the tracker bar to an outrigger or directly from the rod tip?
A: Yes, you can attach the Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 6in Bulb Squid to either an **outrigger or directly from the rod tip**. Using both a port and starboard side wide tracker bar can potentially increase the overall width of your spread by up to **60 ft.**
Q: How many bulb squids are included in each spreader bar?
A: Each center and wing line on the Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 6in Bulb Squid is loaded with **ten 6in bulb squids**, creating the appearance of schooling bait skittering across the surface of the water.
Q: What materials are used for the rigging?
A: The center line of the Sterling Tackle 18in Tracker Bar with 6in Bulb Squid is rigged with **250lb smoke blue Momoi monofilament**, while the wing lines are rigged with **130lb monofilament**. Loop protectors are used on all critical connection points to ensure durability.
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