InTheBite

Lure Color—Does It Matter?

By Leave a Comment

fish-eyedale

Can marlin see color? Look into the eye of this marlin and it’s difficult to think a marlin can not see color with such a human-like eye. 

By Capt. Bart Miller

It’s an age old question that may never be answered scientifically, as it is far too subjective and intermingled with personal superstitions and general preference for one color versus another.

For example, nearly all men like the colors blue, black, white, purple, silver, green and gold. Is it any wonder that these very same colors are [Read more…]

Slant vs. Cupped Head: Action Makes the Difference

By Leave a Comment

By Capt. Bart Miller

In early 2018, sportfishing legend Capt. Bart “Black Bart” Miller passed away. Bart left behind a lure company bearing his name and a list of marlin fishing feats that will likely never be duplicated. Miller was a veritable legend in the sportfishing industry and InTheBite is proud to have published some of Miller’s perspective. Here, from the archives, is one such piece.

As far back as I can remember, lure designs were very basic: bullet-shaped heads and slant heads. Slant heads fell into two categories, one being a tube-shaped head with a slant nose; the other being a cylinder-shaped, tapered head with a dished out nose. The dished-out shape was [Read more…]

Win This One-of-a-Kind Custom Black Bart Lure When You Join InTheBite’s Newsletter

By

Win this Black Bart Big Rock Plunger trolling lure. Goes well with a 10/0 hook using 300-400 lb leader.

Subscribe to our free newsletter and be the first to hear about trending products, tournament results, splash reports and what’s going on in the world of sportfishing. We’ll also dish out exclusive offers available only to our loyal subscribers. This month we’re giving away this one-of-a-kind custom Black Bart Big Rock Plunger trolling lure (a $79 value)! Winner will be announced October 6.

Subscribe below