What is the preferred way to rig TrollTrue lures?

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This is the third year for me using Trolltrue. Simply the easiest product on the market to use. We hit our Mahi limit using troll off marathon humps. Billy Bates and naked ballyhoo. Mahi went to ballyhoo everytime.
First day out we caught fish with them. Definitely easy and quick to rig. Baits ran real nice.
Works well and easy to rig. A lot less work than trying to rig with weights
TrollTrue lures and rigging are easy to use. Visit the resource center for concise articles on everything you need to know for success!
How to rig TrollTrue lures
How to make TrollTrue rigs
How and when to secure the lures in place
How to drop back TrollTrue baits
Keel Weighted Design
Keeps the bait upright and swimming naturally with no spinning.
Powder Coated Finish
Provides the vibrance and durability for even the most demanding offshore conditions.
Slotted Head
Accommodates a variety of riggings including treble, circle, and J-hooks.
Lead Construction
Weighs 1.6 oz and is substantial enough to control the ballyhoo.
Keel Weighted Design
Keeps bait upright and swimming naturally with no spinning.
Slotted Head
Accommodates a variety of riggings including treble, circle, and J-hooks.
Powder Coated Finish
Provides the vibrance and durability for even the most demanding offshore conditions.
Lead Construction
Weighs 1.6 oz and substantial enough to control the ballyhoo.
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Step 1:
Ballyhoo prep includes clipping the bill, emptying the digestive track, and limbering the ballyoo.
Step 2:
The nose hook goes in under the chin and out between the eyes. The trailer hook dangles free.
Step 3:
Slide the TrollTrue lure in place. The lure rides freely on the ballyhoo's head or it can be pinned in place.
TrollTrue lures will accommodate a variety of rigging styles. You can make your own rigging or purchase our premium rigs.
TrollTrue's 60 lb class rigging is available in either monofilament or 7-strand wire. The trailer hook in these rigs is a Size 1 Mustad 4X treble hook. This is the recommended rigging with up to 30 lbs of drag.
Custom rigging is available in up to 100 lb test leader. Leader material can be monofilament, flourocarbon, or 7-strand wire. Trailer hooks can be treble, circle, or J-hooks. All custom rigs are constructed based on angler specifications.
TrollTrue isn’t just another trolling rig. It’s designed with one goal in mind — catching the species offshore anglers chase most.
Whether you're hunting the explosive strike of a mahi, the blistering run of a wahoo, the razor reflex of a king mackerel, or the brute power of a tuna, TrollTrue rigs give your bait the action that triggers predators to strike.
When it comes to offshore trolling, how your bait looks in the water makes all the difference. Predatory fish like mahi, king mackerel, tuna, and wahoo won’t strike if your bait doesn’t move naturally. That’s where presentation comes in. A well-presented bait swims true, tracks straight, and mimics the real thing—triggering more aggressive strikes. TrollTrue lures are designed to take the guesswork out of rigging and deliver the perfect presentation every time, so you can spend less time adjusting and more time catching.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preferred way to rig TrollTrue lures?
Most anglers will have the best results using the TrollTrue recommended rigging. The rigging consists of a 4/0 live bait hook as the nose hook and a Size 1 treble hook as the trailer hook. This rigging method is faster, easier, and more consistent than traditional pin rigging and results in less damage to the ballyhoo for longer lasting and better running baits.
How should I deploy the TrollTrue lures?
Once the bait is rigged and the TrollTrue lure is in place, watch how the bait swims beside the boat. Adjust the boat speed and/or limber up the bait to optimize the action.
With the bait presentation optimized, begin dropping the bait back. Keep your thumb on the spool to maintain pressure on the line. Don't free spool the bait back. This can displace the lure and cause it not to troll right.
How are the TrollTrue lures secured to the ballyhoo?
The lures are designed to be held in place on the ballyhoo by the water flow across the bait. This allows the lure to slide up the leader while fighting fish.
Some anglers prefer to secure the lure to the head of the ballyhoo. This is not a problem. The lure can be secured on the bait by inserting a toothpick into the nose hook eye once the lure is in place. Break off the excess toothpick to maintain a streamlined presentation.
How will a fish get hooked on the nose hook? It's covered by the lure.
The purpose of the nose hook is just to hold the baitfish. It serves the same function as the pin in a pin-rigged ballyhoo. All of the hook-ups will be on the trailer hook.
Why is the trailing treble hook so small?
The treble hooks on our 60 lb class rigs are a Size 1 4X treble hooks manufactured by Mustad. It is a quality hook. The treble hooks provide consistent hook-ups with significantly reduced missed strikes. It is recommended with drags up to 30 lbs. That is a lot of drag and suitable for most fishing situations.
Trailer hooks are also avaiable as circle hooks or J-hooks.
Any further questions?
If you haven't found the answer to your query in the above FAQs I am always available to answer any questions. Text or call 910.995.2485 or email at Customerservice@trolltrue.com