In this video, Matt and Darren from Team Ripper Fishing discuss their favorite offshore trolling lures for billfish and pelagics.

A couple of their favorite go-to lures are Island Lures in blue and pink. There are so many different ways you can rig it including with or without live ballyhoo.

Here are some of the offshore trolling rigging videos they referenced:

The Fastest Way To Rig A Skirted Ballyhoo Like A Tournament Pro (see it here): https://www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/rig-skirted-ballyhoo/

How To Rig An Offshore Trolling Plug For Big Marlin And Wahoo (see it here): https://www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/top-offshore-trolling-plug/

The Quickest Way To Rig A Ballyhoo With A Circle Hook (see it here): https://www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/circle-hook-ballyhoo-rig/

Remember, you MUST use circle hooks if you are using live bait and fishing in IGFA tournaments.

Any questions for Team Ripper about offshore fishing?

Let us know in the comments.

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