February 21-23, 2020 Philadelphia Fishing Show Philadelphia, PA
March13-15, 2020 at the Saltwater Fishing Expo, Edison, NJ
March 27-29, 2020New England Saltwater Fishing Show, Providence, RI

The SputterBird

Bring Fish to You!

 SputterBird
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!
Sputterbird in action
 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.
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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

#2 SputterBird
#2 used inshore for smaller game fish. Unlike the larger SputterBirds this is constructed with 180# monofiliment, reinforcing wire at each end and a snap swivel.
LENGTH = 8.5 Inches

#4 SputterBird
 #4 used like a conventional "bird" with a rigged bait or small lure pulled six to ten feet behind it at three to six knots. Also for inshore, offshore or with small trolled baits as a typical "bird" attractor. Works well on an outrigger for inshore or smaller game fish.
LENGTH = 11 Inches

#7 SputterBird
#7 is designed to be both a "bird" or attractor, creating more splash and noise. Can be fished up to ten knots with bigger rigged baits or lures eight to twelve feet behind it. Offshore  it can be rigged as a larger "bird" or "teaser" on an outrigger or center rig, pulling a medium sized lure or rigged bait 4-8 feet behind.  It can  be used as a teaser tied off with a heavy line cleated to the boat outside of the prop wake as much as possible. A hookless lure behind the Sputterbird increases its appeal.
LENGTH = 14 Inches

#8 SputterBird
The new #8 SputterBird has been designed for larger boats with teasers run near the prop wash. Works best with several hookless soft lures behind  in a daisy chain, 6-10 feet long. Vibrations generated by the SputterBird travel down the line to these lures and makes them the attractors. Use heavy line throughout, at least 200 lb. test. 
LENGTH = 19 Inches

#10 SputterBird
#10 is an offshore attractor for big fish, especially big tuna and marlin. It works best when pulled at four to eight knots. You can pull a Tuna Teaser twelve to sixteen feet behind it. A large Tuna Teaser adds extra drag and stabilizes the big SputterBirds. This is an alternative to the crude "bird" supplied with the original green stick rigs.  You'll get consistent line resistance and positioning of your lures, along with improved attractive qualities.
LENGTH = 24 Inches

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