Skipjack

Description

The Skipjack Bird Teaser is a bold, high-contrast performer in the Hawaiian Malolo lineup, built to stand out in the spread and demand attention from aggressive pelagic predators. Designed with both aesthetics and effectiveness in mind, the Skipjack combines deep, dark tones with intense reflective flash to create a teaser that excels in a wide range of offshore conditions.

Featuring a purple back paired with a sleek black tail and wings, the Skipjack mirrors the natural coloration of fleeing baitfish while maintaining a strong silhouette on the surface. This darker profile is perfectly balanced by its standout feature: large-scale super reflective silver tape inserts along the sides, infused with rainbow hues that explode with light when hit by the sun.

Key Features:

• Purple Back with Black Wings & Tail: Creates a strong, predatory silhouette that remains visible in varying light and sea conditions.
• Large-Scale Reflective Silver Inserts: Produces intense flash with rainbow highlights, mimicking the scales of distressed baitfish.
• High-Visibility Design: Excels in bright sun and clear water, pulling fish up from depth.
• Handcrafted Construction: Built by experienced fishermen for durability and consistent offshore performance.
• Balanced Action: Runs clean on its tail with wings spread wide, creating surface commotion that triggers instinctive strikes.

What Fish Are Attracted to the Skipjack?

The Skipjack Bird Teaser is especially effective for species that respond to contrast, flash, and aggressive surface action:

• Tuna (Yellowfin, Bigeye, Bluefin): Drawn to the reflective silver flash and baitfish silhouette.
• Marlin (Blue, Striped, Black): React aggressively to the combination of dark profile and sudden flashes of light.
• Mahi Mahi (Dorado): Attracted to shimmering inserts that resemble fleeing bait schools.
• Wahoo: Known to strike fast-moving, high-contrast teasers with metallic flash.
• Sailfish: Respond well to teasers that create both surface commotion and visual contrast.

When to Use the Skipjack Teaser

The Skipjack shines when:

• Fishing in bright, sunny conditions where reflective inserts can do their work
• Trolling clear blue water where contrast and flash are critical
• Running mixed spreads alongside solid-color or darker teasers
• Targeting tuna-heavy zones where flash-driven reaction bites are common
• Needing a visual anchor in your spread that fish can key in on quickly