Tuna Lures

Larger Profile with Single Hook Efficiency

The Tady 4/0 Light Surface Iron with Single Fixed Hook combines the larger profile needed for trophy pelagics with the superior hookup ratio and reduced tangles of a single hook design. Hand-crafted in the USA with meticulous attention to detail, this premium surface iron delivers the perfect combination of size, action, and single hook efficiency for targeting big tuna, yellowtail, dorado, and other aggressive trophy-class pelagics.

Specifications

Premium Design and Construction

• Hand-Crafted in USA: Each jig is individually made with quality control that ensures consistent performance
• Single Fixed Hook Design: Welded single hook provides superior hookup ratio and reduces tangles compared to treble hooks
• Larger 4/0 Profile: Senior size matches bigger baitfish and appeals to trophy-class predators
• Light Surface Weight: Optimized weight for excellent casting distance and ideal surface swimming action
• Proven Tady Shape: Legendary profile that has produced countless trophy fish for generations
• Durable Chrome Finish: Classic chrome plating provides maximum flash and withstands saltwater punishment
• Premium Single Hook: Heavy-duty welded hook ensures solid hookups and secure connections during the fight

Classic Surface Iron Technique

The 4/0 Light with single hook excels with the time-tested surface iron retrieve that Southern California anglers have relied on for decades. Cast the iron to feeding fish or working birds, let it sink briefly, then retrieve with a rhythmic rod-pumping action that creates an erratic swimming motion. The larger profile creates more visual presence in the water, attracting trophy fish from greater distances. The chrome finish creates intense flash that draws fish in and triggers reaction strikes from aggressive feeders.

Single Hook Advantages

The fixed single hook design offers distinct advantages over traditional treble hooks: better hookup ratio with fewer missed strikes, reduced tangles during casting and fighting fish, easier unhooking for quick releases, improved action as the jig swims more naturally without the drag of multiple hook points, and better penetration on hard-mouthed species. The welded construction ensures the hook stays secure even during battles with trophy-class pelagics.

Built for Trophy Pelagics

Whether you're targeting trophy yellowfin and bluefin tuna on offshore banks, working kelp beds for cow yellowtail, casting to big dorado around kelp paddies and floating debris, pursuing wahoo in Baja waters, or searching for trophy roosterfish along the coast, the 4/0 Light with single hook delivers the performance serious trophy hunters demand. The larger size is ideal when fish are feeding on bigger baitfish like mackerel, sardines, or flying fish, and when you want to target the biggest fish in the school.

Tady Heritage and Quality

Tady has been hand-crafting legendary surface irons in Southern California for generations, earning a reputation for quality and fish-catching performance that serious anglers trust. The 4/0 Light with single hook continues this proud tradition, combining proven design with modern single hook efficiency that produces results from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. From long-range sportfishing boats to private vessels, this iron has proven itself on countless trophy fish.

Experience the proven performance that trophy hunters rely on. The Tady 4/0 Light Surface Iron with Single Fixed Hook isn’t just a bigger jig—it’s a specialized tool designed to help you target and land trophy-class pelagics with superior hook efficiency.

Target trophy pelagics with Tady 4/0 Light Single Hook—where larger profile meets single hook efficiency.

The Nomad Design DTX Minnow 180 Heavy Duty Shallow FLT is the ultimate trolling minnow, capable of diving 10-12ft at 18+ knots. With patented features like the Autotune System and Metal Matrix Plate System, it offers maximum action and side-to-side body wiggle at all speeds. Perfect for high-speed or slow-speed fishing.

Crafted by decades of experience on the water, the Nomad Design DTX Minnow 180 Heavy Duty Shallow FLT lure is designed and tested in Australia for maximum toughness and durability. Its unique colors and highly effective shape and action make it a must-have for catching more fish.

The Nomad Design Buffalo Jig is a slow pitch, center-balanced jig, often referred to as a flatfall jig, engineered to mimic a wounded baitfish with its enticing fluttering action on the drop. Crafted with advanced materials for durability and tournament-grade performance, this jig is ideal for targeting deep-water predators like tuna, snapper, amberjack, grouper, and other reef species. Its unique design flutters at the start of the sink but descends quickly to reach deeper zones, making it highly effective for slow pitch jigging with long, slow rod lifts followed by a controlled drop.

The Buffalo Jig features a super-strong, super-sharp 5X BKK assist hook rigged on the tail to optimize hook-up rates during the slower fall. Available in vibrant colors with glow paint options (e.g., Full Glow Pink, Silver Glow Stripe), the jig maximizes attraction with a sideways kick and flash, expanding the strike zone for deep-sea species. Tested under extreme conditions by Nomad Design’s experienced team, the Buffalo Jig is a versatile, high-performance lure ready to tackle the toughest gamefish right out of the package.

The Nomad Design Buffalo Jig is a slow pitch, center-balanced jig, often referred to as a flatfall jig, engineered to mimic a wounded baitfish with its enticing fluttering action on the drop. Crafted with advanced materials for durability and tournament-grade performance, this jig is ideal for targeting deep-water predators like tuna, snapper, amberjack, grouper, and other reef species. Its unique design flutters at the start of the sink but descends quickly to reach deeper zones, making it highly effective for slow pitch jigging with long, slow rod lifts followed by a controlled drop.

The Buffalo Jig features a super-strong, super-sharp 5X BKK assist hook rigged on the tail to optimize hook-up rates during the slower fall. Available in vibrant colors with glow paint options (e.g., Full Glow Pink, Silver Glow Stripe), the jig maximizes attraction with a sideways kick and flash, expanding the strike zone for deep-sea species. Tested under extreme conditions by Nomad Design’s experienced team, the Buffalo Jig is a versatile, high-performance lure ready to tackle the toughest gamefish right out of the package.

The Major Craft Jigpara Vertical Tungsten Jigs is expertly designed to excel in deep waters and strong currents. Its heavy tungsten material reduces drag and creates a compact profile, enabling a precise and effective vertical presentation for challenging fishing conditions.

With its small size, this jig is ideal for luring fish fixated on smaller bait and can be your secret weapon when larger jigs fail. Perfect for handling strong currents or targeting depths requiring precision, the Major Craft Jigpara Tungsten Jig is a must-have for enhanced jigging success.

Does NOT come with hooks.

Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall Jigs Size 350g are the ticket for big tuna, ling cod, and many other species.. Drop the jig down to the bottom, then crank it up 30 feet off the bottom and free spool. Or cast the jig and let it fall while free spooling, wait for the bite, then jerk and repeat.

 The center balanced jig falls with a wobbling action in a horizontal position, keeping the strike zone longer than the Butterfly jig. Great lure for the local big tuna. Designed for our west coast fishery the Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall Jigs Size 300g and 350g come un-rigged allowing for you to properly rig it for the specific class fish you are targeting.

Colors: Chartreuse White, Super Glow, and Zebra Glow

Hooks not included.

The Halco Max 110 Lure is the baby brother of the other bigger bodies Max lures. The 110 is a perfect bite size for casting at tuna and mackerel schools, but is also comfortable being sunk down and jigged next to coral bombies and structure.

Coming in a range of Bluewater colors, this versatile little lure is a must have for the adventurous lure fisherman. Discover new fishing techniques and catch more fish with the Halco Max 110 Lure. Its compact size is perfect for casting at tuna and mackerel schools, while also being effective when jigged near coral and structure. With a variety of Bluewater colors to choose from, this versatile lure is an essential tool for any skilled fisherman.

Specifications:

The Nomad Design Buffalo Jig is a center-balanced, slow pitch jig, commonly known as a flatfall jig, designed to imitate a wounded baitfish through its captivating fluttering motion during descent. Built with premium materials for durability and tournament-level performance, it excels at targeting deep-water species such as tuna, snapper, amberjack, grouper, and other reef dwellers. Its distinctive fluttering action initiates the fall before quickly sinking to deeper depths, making it perfect for slow pitch jigging using long, deliberate rod lifts followed by a controlled drop. 

The Buffalo Jig features a super-strong, super-sharp 5X BKK assist hook rigged on the tail to optimize hook-up rates during the slower fall. Available in vibrant colors with glow paint options (e.g., Full Glow Pink, Silver Glow Stripe), the jig maximizes attraction with a sideways kick and flash, expanding the strike zone for deep-sea species. Tested under extreme conditions by Nomad Design’s experienced team, the Buffalo Jig is a versatile, high-performance lure ready to tackle the toughest gamefish right out of the package.

The Shimano Ledge Runner 200S is the larger, sinking powerhouse in Shimano's revolutionary offshore trolling lineup, engineered to cover deeper zones and handle aggressive high-speed presentations while maintaining one-lure versatility. Measuring 7.9 inches (200mm) and weighing 6 oz (170g), this sinking diving plug targets big pelagics like tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, billfish, and other hard-fighting species in bluewater or canyon environments.

The core innovation is Shimano's patented Adjustable Depth Range (ADR) technology — a quick, reliable bill adjustment that lets you seamlessly switch between shallow, medium, and deep settings on the fly. This allows one lure to function as three in your spread, staggering depths to target fish at varying levels without re-rigging or swapping plugs.

Key Features

• Flash Boost Technology – Reflective mirror suspended by micro springs maintains flash during pauses and trolling
• Scale Boost Hologram – Composite-pitch holograms mimic realistic baitfish scales
• Jet Boost System – Tungsten weight transfer for maximum casting distance and swimming stability
• Adjustable Depth Range (ADR) – Three depth settings in one lure for ultimate versatility
• Sinking Design – Reaches deeper strike zones for subsurface feeding pelagics

Specifications

Whether you're running a spread in the canyons, targeting wahoo on the troll, or chasing yellowfin over structure, the Ledge Runner 200S delivers the adjustable depth control, realistic flash, and proven action that offshore anglers demand. One lure, three depths, endless possibilities.

Premium Tungsten Vertical Jigs for Deep-Water Fishing

The Major Craft JigPara Vertical Tungsten Jigs 180g deliver premium tungsten performance designed for serious deep-water anglers. Built with high-density tungsten construction and optimized vertical jigging design, these jigs provide exceptional sink rate, compact profile, and superior action for targeting grouper, snapper, amberjack, and other deep-water gamefish. The JigPara Vertical represents Major Craft's commitment to creating quality vertical jigging lures.

Advanced Tungsten Construction

• High-Density Tungsten: Tungsten material provides 1.7x the density of lead for faster sink rate
• Compact Profile: Smaller size compared to lead jigs of same weight reduces water resistance
• Fast Sink Rate: Heavy 180g weight gets to depth quickly in deep water and current
• Enhanced Sensitivity: Tungsten's hardness transmits bottom contact and strikes clearly
• Environmentally Friendly: Non-toxic tungsten alternative to lead jigs

Optimized Vertical Jigging Design

• Vertical Action: Designed specifically for vertical jigging techniques
• Balanced Design: Optimized weight distribution provides ideal jigging action
• Attractive Flash: Reflective finish creates fish-attracting flash
• Sharp Hooks: Quality hooks ensure solid hooksets on strikes
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand deep-water fishing and powerful fish

Deep-Water Fishing Applications

The JigPara Vertical 180g excels in demanding deep-water vertical jigging applications. Target grouper and snapper on deep structure, work for amberjack around wrecks and reefs, pursue rockfish and lingcod on the West Coast, fish for deep-water species in vertical presentations, or handle any situation requiring heavy tungsten jigs. The fast sink rate gets you to depth quickly while the compact profile provides natural presentation that triggers strikes.

Key Features

Major Craft Quality

Major Craft has been creating quality fishing products for serious anglers, and the JigPara Vertical Tungsten Jigs continue this tradition with premium tungsten construction and optimized design. Every jig is manufactured to exacting standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious deep-water specialists, the JigPara Vertical delivers the performance that vertical jigging anglers demand.

Experience the premium tungsten jigging performance that deep-water anglers trust. The Major Craft JigPara Vertical isn't just a jig—it's a precision tool built for deep-water success.

Dominate deep water with Major Craft JigPara Vertical—where tungsten performance meets vertical jigging action.

These Submission Fishing Slow Death Jigs Samurai are the right weapon to slay monster game fish. The ribs of this jig resemble the layered armor of the famed Samurai of ancient Japan. Though large and heavy, they allow it the same graceful movements as it sweeps through the water in a deadly fluent motion. This jig will slaw any fish in its path just like its name sake. Perfect for large tuna and big bottom fish!

Slow Death Jigs The Samurai comes in four colors and three sizes a 400g, 500g, and 600g.

• The Frost Bite has the whole body glows on both sides, and it has blue accents on the edges and in the riffles. The action on this one is sure to amaze all fish with the eery glow.
• The Squishy has a black head with silver foil body and black edges with glow in the dark spots on the front and glow in the dark riffles on the back. Fish will think it's a real squid.
• The Grape Soda has purple and chrome foil stripes on one side and glow in the dark riffles on the back. A true San Diego Classic.
• The Golden Death has gold foil with black foil edges on one side and glow in the dark riffles on the other, an alluring combination on the fall.

Jigs do not come with hooks so they can be truly customized for the fish of the day.

Deadly Slow-Fall Action for Deep-Water Predators

The Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall Jigs 300g deliver the irresistible slow-falling, fluttering action that triggers strikes from deep-dwelling gamefish when traditional speed jigs won't produce. Engineered with Shimano's innovative asymmetrical design and precision weight distribution, these specialized slow-pitch jigs create a unique horizontal falling action that mimics a wounded baitfish, triggering reaction strikes from even the most finicky predators in deep water.

Revolutionary Flat-Fall Design

• Asymmetrical Body Shape: Unique flat-sided design creates an erratic, fluttering fall that triggers strikes during the descent
• Horizontal Fall Action: Jig falls in a horizontal position, mimicking a dying or injured baitfish for maximum appeal
• Optimized Weight Distribution: Precisely balanced for ideal slow-pitch jigging cadence and natural presentation
• 300g Size: Perfect weight for targeting deep-water species in depths from 200 to 600+ feet

Premium Construction and Finish

• Durable Coating: High-quality finish withstands repeated strikes and contact with structure
• Holographic Patterns: Realistic baitfish colors and flash patterns trigger predatory instincts
• Reinforced Hook Points: Heavy-duty assist hooks positioned for optimal hookup ratio on deep-water species
• Corrosion-Resistant Hardware: Premium components handle harsh saltwater environments

Slow-Pitch Jigging Technique

The Butterfly Flat-Fall excels with slow-pitch jigging technique, where subtle rod movements create an enticing flutter and fall that drives fish crazy. Unlike traditional speed jigging, slow-pitch technique relies on the jig's natural falling action to trigger strikes. Simply lift the rod tip smoothly, then allow the jig to fall on controlled slack line. The asymmetrical design creates an irresistible horizontal flutter as it descends, often triggering strikes during the fall when fish are watching and following.

Target Species and Applications

Whether you're targeting deep-water rockfish and lingcod on Pacific reefs, working vertical structure for snapper and grouper in the Gulf, pursuing amberjack and yellowtail on offshore wrecks, or fishing for halibut and black sea bass on deep ledges, the 300g Butterfly Flat-Fall delivers deadly effectiveness. This weight class is ideal for depths exceeding 200 feet where current and depth require substantial weight to maintain bottom contact and proper jig action.

Why Vertical Jigging Specialists Choose Butterfly

Professional captains and serious vertical jigging enthusiasts trust Shimano's Butterfly series because it consistently produces when fish are deep, finicky, or pressured. The unique flat-fall action triggers strikes from fish that ignore traditional jigs, while the premium construction ensures reliable performance trip after trip. The 300g size provides the perfect balance of weight for deep-water applications while maintaining the slow, fluttering fall that makes this jig so effective.

Experience the difference that innovative design makes in your deep-water jigging. The Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall 300g isn't just a jig—it's a specialized tool designed to help you trigger strikes when nothing else works.

Unlock deep-water success with Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall Jigs 300g—where slow-fall action meets deadly effectiveness.

The Shimano Ledge Runner 160F is the revolutionary offshore trolling lure that redefines versatility, allowing one plug to function as three different depth presentations without swapping lures—perfect for staggering your spread and staying in the strike zone during high-speed trolling runs. Measuring 6.3 inches (160mm) and weighing 3 oz (85g), this floating diving plug is engineered for targeting a wide range of pelagic species like tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, billfish, and yellowtail in open-water or canyon scenarios.

At the heart of its performance is Shimano's patented Adjustable Depth Range (ADR) technology — a simple, reliable system that lets you quickly shift between shallow, medium, and deep settings on the fly. This unmatched depth control keeps your lure running precisely where the fish are holding, whether you're pulling below prop wash, dialing in mid-column, or running higher in the spread.

Key Features

• Flash Boost Technology – Reflective mirror suspended by micro springs maintains flash during pauses and trolling
• Scale Boost Hologram – Composite-pitch holograms mimic realistic baitfish scales
• Jet Boost System – Tungsten weight transfer for maximum casting distance and swimming stability
• Adjustable Depth Range (ADR) – Three depth settings in one lure for ultimate versatility
• Premium Treble Hooks – Sharp, durable hooks for solid hooksets on powerful pelagics
• Floating Diving Action – Runs true at high speeds, surfaces when stopped

Specifications

Whether you're running a spread in the canyons, targeting wahoo on the troll, or chasing yellowfin over structure, the Ledge Runner 160F delivers the adjustable depth control, realistic flash, and proven action that offshore anglers demand. One lure, three depths, endless possibilities.

The Halco Slidog 150 Stickbait is perfect for those seeking a heart-pumping, adrenaline-filled fishing experience. With its ability to launch over the horizon and produce bone-jarring strikes, this lure is a must-have for any expert fisherman. Don't miss out on the all new Slidog – it's your ticket to an unforgettable catch.

The Halco Slidog 150 Stickbait is a sinking and sliding lure, designed to withstand the toughest fish like GT's, XOS Mackerel, and large Tuna. With reinforced side walls, Halco's ultra tough split rings, and Mustad inline singles, this bait offers both strength and a powerful bite. Get ready for a true challenge with this top-notch bait.

Pros:

• Long casts
• Reinforced side walls
• Heavy duty "Triple Turn" split rings and Mustad Hooks
• "Designed To Bleed" paint on chrome models.  
• Strong enough to land the biggest fish
• Small compact design

The more they chew the better they look! Our Designed to Bleed concept means our chrome colours are painted with a red layer underneath, imitating an injured baitfish as the wear and tear naturally takes place (from all the fish you catch!).

Specifications:

The Nomad Tackle Buffalo is a Slow Pitch Jig, or often called a flatfall jig. It is centre balanced and will fall with a fluttering action enticing the fish to strike as the lure falls. It is ideal for sinking through schools of tuna haning deep, or using for reef species hanging down deep when worked with long slow flicks of the rod.

The Buffalo comes rigged with a super strong and super sharp BKK assist hook rigged on the tail of the jig to assist with the slower fall rate. One of the most effective jig styles imaginable.

The Submission Fishing Slow Death Jigs Javelin are excellent for fishing different parts of the water column. The jig has a side to side gliding action once pitched and allowed to fall on free spool. Unlike most traditional tear-drop jigs, it has a distinct flat shape on one side and a tear-drop convex shape on the other which produces the long horizontal slide when slow pitching or long falling the jig. These jigs get right to where your fish are waiting, whether you’re targeting tuna and bonito or rockfish and sand bass.

Does not come with hooks or split rings.

• The Strawberry Tiger has diagonal pink and glow-in-the-dark stripes on one side and pink foil on the other. As the jig flips between glow and foil on the fall, the flashing glow side excites the fish.
• The White Knight has vertical silver and glow-in-the-dark stripes to twinkle all the way down as the sides flip back and forth. 
• The Snow Cone color features diagonal blue and pink and glow-in-the-dark stripes on one side and a leopard foil on the other that fish will love. 
• The Orangesicle's diagonal orange and glow-in-the-dark stripes on one side and orange foil on the other make it unique and attractive to fish, as the jig flips between glow and foil on the fall.