When sonar shows tuna stacked 20 fathoms (120 feet) or deeper and ignoring everything on the surface, the Joe Shute Deep 6 Series 5¾oz is built to reach them. Slow the troll over the mark, let the weight do the work, and present your bait directly in front of fish that no lighter head can touch. Hand-tied to Joe Shute’s 17+ year standard — the same proven construction trusted on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic canyon grounds.
Key Features
5¾oz Deep-Penetrating Head — engineered to reach tuna holding at 20 fathoms (120 feet) or more where surface presentations are ignored
Effective at Slow Troll Speeds — holds depth and presentation when you slow down over a mark without sacrificing action
Flexible Rigging — pairs with natural ballyhoo or a Ron Z soft bait for different presentations
13 Colors — Blue-White/Blue-Crystal, Pink-White/Pink-Crystal, Black-Purple/Black-Purple, Black-Orange/Black, Candy Apple Red/Crystal, White/Crystal, Pink/Crystal, Pink/Pink, Candy Apple Red/Black-Red, White/Carolina Blue-Crystal, Green/Yellow, Chartreuse/Pink-Blue-Chartreuse, Sand Eel Olive/Crystal
Hand-Tied Construction — Joe Shute’s 17+ year quality standard on every lure
Best Paired With: Natural ballyhoo or Ron Z soft bait
Best Position: Flat line, long corner, or shotgun for maximum depth
Vendor: Magictail Outfitters / Joe Shute
How to Fish It
Slow to 4–5 knots over a deep mark and let the 5¾oz head sink while maintaining enough speed to keep the bait swimming. Run in the flat line or shotgun position for maximum depth penetration. Sand Eel Olive and White/Crystal are natural choices for pressured fish in clear water; Black-Purple and Chartreuse add contrast and visibility at extreme depth or in stained conditions. Pair with 200–300lb fluorocarbon for big bluefin and bigeye.
