STRATEGIC ANGLER KRATOS MARKET SQUID
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Designed from the ground up and sharing similar attributes to its smaller siblings, the KRATOS is a formidable floating lure. Built on the promise of strength and versatility, this lure has been designed to do battle with the most ferocious pelagics far and wide. While Kratos was predominantly designed as a casting lure, trolling this lure will get you strikes from Billfish, Tuna and even Wahoo!
- Length: 12 inches (305 mm)
- Average weight: 8.25 ounces (230-235 grams)
- 0.093 inch (2.4 mm) thick x-heavy wiring
CASTING
Orientation:
Horizontal floating
Action:
- Walk the dog; side to side cadence
- Wobbling side to side swimming action with retrieve
- “S” Dive with rod sweep, floats at rest
Retrieve speed:
medium to fast
Skill level:
None to moderate
TROLLING
Depth:
Dives down up to 2 to 4 feet (trolling speed dependent); floats at rest
Speed:
5-10 knots, up to 14 knots with appropriate sized hooks
Distance:
60 feet or more (trolling speed dependent)
Action:
Aggressive subsurface swimming action
Skill level:
None
TECHNIQUE
CASTING the lure and twitching the rod tip during the retrieve will impart a side to side cadence, keeping the lure in the feeding zone where it is most effective. Sweeping the rod tip in a downward motion will allow the lure to dive down with a swift tail kick. A pause between rod sweeps will make the lure float horizontally for maximum presentation for the target species to notice. The broad silhouette of the lure will attract predators from below, while the impressive side profile will catch the keen eye of any hungry species from a distance.
TROLLING can be achieved by strategically placing the lure past the prop wash while the boat is at IDLE. While a spinning reel may be used while high speed trolling, keep in mind that the drag and line will vibrate exponentially as speed increases.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE & CONFIGURATION
CASTING
Belly/rear:
8/0 trebles (or smaller)
Belly/rear:
5/0 with 10/0 single
Belly/rear:
12/0 singles
Nose/rear:
Front assist-hook (9/0 or larger) with 5/0 treble (or 9/0 single)
TROLLING
Belly/rear:
5/0 trebles (or larger)
Belly/rear:
5/0 treble with 4/0 treble
Belly/rear:
5/0 treble with 10/0 single
Belly/rear:
10/0 singles (or larger)