Sputterbirds

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 its rotation, creating a remarkable  water disturbance  simulating 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. 
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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. 

#2 Sputterbird
#2 used inshore for smaller game fish. Unlike the larger Sputterbirds this is constructed with 180# monofilament, a ball bearing snap swivel in back for attaching your following lure. Try tuna feathers!
LENGTH = 8.5 Inches

#4 Sputterbird
 #4 used like a conventional "bird" with a rigged bait or  lure pulled six to ten feet behind it at three to six knots. Works well on an outrigger!
LENGTH = 11 Inches

#7 Sputterbird
#7 is designed to be both a "bird" or attractor, creating more splash and noise. It 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 . A hookless lure behind the Sputterbird increases its teaser appeal.
LENGTH = 14 Inches

#8 Sputterbird
The new #8 Sputterbird has been designed for larger boats with teasers that 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 into additional attractors. Use heavy line throughout, at least 200 lb. test.  Marlin attractor!
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 big Tuna Teaser fifteen  to twenty feet behind it to large add extra drag and stabilize the big Sputterbird. 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 attraction.
LENGTH = 24 Inches

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