18" Squid Bird Bar: Naked Port
Lightweight and full of splashing action, the Hogy Splash Bird Bar has quickly become one of the most popular light tackle spreader bars for tuna trolling. Designed for offshore trolling at four to twelve-knot speeds, these lightweight spreader bars can be trolled on much lighter tackle than traditional titanium rigs. A staff favorite for targeting school Bluefin and Yellowfin tuna along the Northeast Coast and Canyons.
- Ultra-Splash Surface Action
- Buoyant Floating Bird Design
- Light Weight Stainless Spring Steel
- Center Line Ball Bearing Coslock Snap Swivel
- Designed For Lighter Trolling Outfits
- Enticing Action At 4mph - 12mph Speeds
Lightweight and full of splashing action, the Hogy Splash Bird Bar has quickly become one of the most popular light tackle spreader bars for tuna trolling. Designed for offshore trolling at four to twelve-knot speeds, these lightweight spreader bars can be trolled on much lighter tackle than traditional titanium rigs. A staff favorite for targeting school Bluefin and Yellowfin tuna along the Northeast Coast and Canyons.
- Ultra-Splash Surface Action
- Buoyant Floating Bird Design
- Light Weight Stainless Spring Steel
- Center Line Ball Bearing Coslock Snap Swivel
- Designed For Lighter Trolling Outfits
- Enticing Action At 4mph - 12mph Speeds
Reviews
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoGreat on light tackle
Ideal for running on the 25's and light tackle.
KKKEVIN K.Verified BuyerWas this helpful? - Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoThey Stand by their Product
So i had originally got the Port sidetracker two years ago and used it successfully many times. Earlier this year i was out looking for Bluefin tuna when this bar got crushed, not once, but twice by Tuna. Unfortuanately, the second time, the bar got damaged (in fairness, it was a 500lb fish). When i contacted Hogy on a Monday, they had the replacement shipped to me immediately, and i had it to use by that weekend (caught 2 more bluefin on it that weekend). I have lots of Hogy gear, and love it all!
JBJonathan B.Verified BuyerWas this helpful? - Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoDorado , Cabo San Lucas
Great quality and along with the side planers this product worked great. We hit Dorados right from the start. Did not try on Tuna yet.
BTBill T.Verified BuyerWas this helpful? - Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoTrolling day
Works amazing for not having outrigger system. You won’t be disappointed. I was out trolling for tuna but the bass and blue fish were all over this rig. I did have a bluefin hit this rig and take about 80 yards of line and shook the hook about 30 feet from the boat.
TDThomas D.Verified BuyerWas this helpful? - Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoSmall boat tuna
These bird bars are exactly what is needed for chasing tuna with a small boat. They float and are directional so, in my case with no outriggers, I can fish 4 rods easily. Port and starboard directional birds, a straight bar way back and one harness jig in close. Perfect!
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