Cross over lures "bass/tuna"

monsterfish · 10-20-2009, 10:36 AM

I don't have a lot of extra scratch with the economy the way it is so I was looking to max my dollars. What would you consider a cross over lure "soft plastic prefered" one for bass and tuna???

backman · 10-20-2009, 10:57 AM

I troll with sluggo's all the time. What do you troll with?

AlloyToy · 10-20-2009, 11:44 AM

Welcome.....some of your deep diver trolling plugs will work as well

Devils Fiddle · 10-20-2009, 12:57 PM

Hammered jigs or straight up diamond jigs. Beef up the hooks and rings. Cheap and effective.

I pass on the butterfly jigs. Not necessary in my opinion.

On The Edge · 10-20-2009, 01:49 PM

I would think there are a few "Crossover" baits both hard and soft that could be used for both bass and tuna, but Bass and Tuna are 2 different aninmals. Some bass baits are not built strong enough to use for tuna. Of the ones that are some still need minor mods made, like stronger split rings and hooks. Make sure you re rig those baits what ever they are with the required hardware that can handle the tuna.

By the way the crossover works both ways and with different fish. I know my bars are irrisistable to Bluefish and bass in the early season.

AlloyToy · 10-20-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by On The Edge

I would think there are a few "Crossover" baits both hard and soft that could be used for both bass and tuna, but Bass and Tuna are 2 different aninmals. Some bass baits are not built strong enough to use for tuna. Of the ones that are some still need minor mods made, like stronger split rings and hooks. Make sure you re rig those baits what ever they are with the required hardware that can handle the tuna.

Great Point John

timothy11 · 10-20-2009, 02:17 PM

Any lure from ocean lures will do the trick.

pspear · 10-20-2009, 04:28 PM

definitely upgrade the split rings and hooks on anything that is intended for bass- I had one tuna fish on this year- I have a small boat and you only get so many chances- the fish blew the split ring out of a custom plug in about 18 seconds and I am still angry over it

CindyLou · 10-26-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by timothy11

Any lure from ocean lures will do the trick.

Ocean Lures are not cheap (or as cheap as soft plastics, Slugos), but they are quality and strong. Great lures, and a good crossover. I have a few in my bag.

monsterfish · 10-27-2009, 12:28 PM

how about pictures, does anybody have some of there favorite cross over lure??

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10-20-2009, 10:57 AM	#2
backman I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 1,207 Credits: 4,984.6 Boat: Carolina Classic 28 Home Port: Falmouth	I troll with sluggo's all the time. What do you troll with?

10-20-2009, 11:44 AM	#3
AlloyToy Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 580 Credits: 2,718.9 Boat: Pacific V235HT "Alloy" Home Port: On A Trailer Best Catch: 42# Striper/150 BFT	Welcome.....some of your deep diver trolling plugs will work as well

10-20-2009, 12:57 PM	#4
Devils Fiddle Guppy Breeder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Noank, CT. Posts: 31 Credits: 1,547.4 Boat: Southport 28 Home Port: B.I.R.I./Noank,CT. Occupation: Outfitter	Hammered jigs or straight up diamond jigs. Beef up the hooks and rings. Cheap and effective. I pass on the butterfly jigs. Not necessary in my opinion.

10-20-2009, 01:49 PM	#5
On The Edge Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Douglas Ma. Posts: 427 Credits: 2,413.7 Boat: 22' Proline WA Home Port: On a trailer, I fish all over the Cape Best Catch: 230 lb Mako Occupation: Tradeshow Exhibit Estimator	I would think there are a few "Crossover" baits both hard and soft that could be used for both bass and tuna, but Bass and Tuna are 2 different aninmals. Some bass baits are not built strong enough to use for tuna. Of the ones that are some still need minor mods made, like stronger split rings and hooks. Make sure you re rig those baits what ever they are with the required hardware that can handle the tuna. By the way the crossover works both ways and with different fish. I know my bars are irrisistable to Bluefish and bass in the early season.

10-20-2009, 02:17 PM	#7
timothy11 I am a tackle Ho Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mass Posts: 17 Credits: 1,431.4 Boat: 21 sea boss/30 grady white Home Port: sesuit Best Catch: tuna Occupation: finance manager/mate	Any lure from ocean lures will do the trick.

10-20-2009, 04:28 PM	#8
pspear backlash king Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Framingham Posts: 16 Credits: 196.5 Boat: May Craft Home Port: Dennis	definitely upgrade the split rings and hooks on anything that is intended for bass- I had one tuna fish on this year- I have a small boat and you only get so many chances- the fish blew the split ring out of a custom plug in about 18 seconds and I am still angry over it

10-27-2009, 12:28 PM	#10
monsterfish I Need More Posts Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 Credits: 93.8	how about pictures, does anybody have some of there favorite cross over lure??