The SputterBird
Bring Fish to You!
![]() This "SputterBird" gets its name from the huge water spray and noise it generates when trolled from an outrigger, from your rod directly, or pulled by a cleated line from one of your transom corners.
The counter rotating blades are connected with a flexible joint which allows movement sideways along with the rotation, creating a remarkable amount of water disturbance which simulates an entire school of bait fish under attack! ![]() Noise generating rattles in both halves produce underwater sound which simulates feeding action, drawing game fish from long distances to investigate the source of this commotion.
Use heavy line (80-200#) as the "SputterBird" keeps the line totally out of the water - visibility is not an issue. The #4 and larger "SputterBirds" have a stainless steel wire with a braised flex joint between the halves for strength and to allow rigging. The #2 "SputterBird" uses 180# monofiliment with reinforcing wire at each end and a snap swivel. ![]() Bright, fluorescent colors make it very visible in the water, and the hollow body keeps it afloat even in big waves. If you are using it as a “bird” attractor, you can pull your favorite lure (or rigged bait) 6-10 feet behind it. A hookless lure can also be used as a pure attractor. Speed can be varied from 3-12 knots to get the desired action. Bigger lures provide better stability in bigger waves.
The SputterBird Story
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