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Saltwater Lure Making Supplies And Components

Lure making supplies for building saltwater trolling lures, dredges, and teasers from scratch. Sea witch heads, octopus skirts in 8" to 13", Mylar sheets for custom baitfish profiles, UV hair for deepwater flash, and rigging floss to hold it all together. Most of our skirt and lure-building components are manufactured by Epic Fishing Co. right here in the Carolinas. Whether you're replacing chewed-up skirts or building a full trolling spread from bare components, this is where you start.

FAQ - Lure Making Supplies

What size skirt do I need for trolling lures?

8" skirts work for small ballyhoo and schoolie dolphin rigs. 9" skirts are the all-around size for most trolling spreads. 13" skirts are for large marlin and tuna lures. Match your skirt to your hook set size — our trolling lure guide has a full breakdown.

What's the difference between octopus skirts and squid skirts?

Octopus skirts have shorter, thicker tentacles that create more wobble at slow speeds (6-8 knots). Squid skirts are longer and slimmer — they track straighter at higher speeds. For mahi and wahoo spreads, most captains run a mix of both.

How do I rig a sea witch for trolling?

Thread your leader through the sea witch head, slide on the skirt, then attach your hook set. Most rigs pair a sea witch with a ballyhoo — nose the ballyhoo into the head and secure with rigging floss. Full step-by-step in our sea witch rigging guide.

What colors work best for offshore trolling lures?

Blue/white and pink/white are the two most productive color combos across the board. For dirty water or overcast days, dark colors like black/red or purple/black show better contrast. Our UV sea witch hair adds fluorescence that pops in deep blue water.

Can I build my own dredge teasers?

Absolutely. Start with a Mylar sheet, cut baitfish shapes, and rig them on monofilament drops. A basic 4-arm dredge uses 12-16 baitfish per arm. Our dredge rigging guide walks through the full build. It's cheaper than buying pre-made and lets you match the local bait profile.

What pound test leader should I use for rigging lures?

For standard trolling lures targeting mahi and kings, 80-100 lb mono leader is standard. Wahoo rigs need 125-150 lb or a wire section. Marlin rigs run 200-400 lb. Check our leader weight chart for species-specific recommendations.

How to Choose Lure Making Supplies

Building your own trolling lures saves money and lets you dial in exactly what works in your water. The basics you need: a sea witch head, a skirt, a hook set, and rigging floss to hold it all together. Once you have the components, assembly takes about five minutes per lure.

Start with 9" octopus skirts. They're the most versatile size and run clean behind ballyhoo at trolling speed. Pair them with our sea witch heads and you've got a proven combo for dolphin, kings, and wahoo. For larger pelagics like marlin and big tuna, step up to 13" octopus skirts that match the profile of adult squid and flying fish.

For custom dredges and teasers, Mylar sheets let you cut baitfish profiles that match whatever your local forage looks like. Mullet shapes work the East Coast. Sardine profiles kill in the Gulf. Add UV hair for extra flash in deep water columns where natural light fades past 100 feet.

One tip: buy skirts in bulk. You'll lose lures to wahoo teeth and toothy kings faster than you expect. Having spare skirts in the tackle bag means you re-rig in minutes instead of sitting dead in the water. Our skirts collection has every size and color combination we stock.

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Matrix Mega Shad Soft Plastics
Neal B.
Shipping was quick and reasonable shipping rates

Shipping was quick and reasonable shipping rates.price of merchandise I ordered was below big box stores and more importantly He had it in stock.
I was very sstisfied.

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Stiff Rig Hooksets
Anonymous
love the set up

love the set up, I have not rigged them up yet but I can't what to try them on some of my new Lure's, I don't what to miss a FISH this year.

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Sufix Superior Bulk Spools | Monofilament Fishing Line
Capt.Tom
I ordered bulk line and received it in a timely manner

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Hollow cordage its great for my swimbaits I make.

I use it for more then jigs it takes place of circle clips and swivels

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Anonymous
Great service and on-time delivery. I even received

Great service and on-time delivery
Even received a phone call mentioning that I had my order placed twice so that I could actually get it straightened out and received exactly what I asked for

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Epic Witch Hair – Premium UV Trolling Lure Material for Sea Witch Style Lures
Ryan V.F.
Good Stuff

Best UV Sea Witch hair available. Measure out the hair on scale prior to tying. That way it is balanced out. Capt. Ryan Van Fleet Good Karma Sportfishing-Florida Keys. Wahoo love this stuff.

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Deep Drop Weights
David F.
Perfect measurements and weight

Used this differently than its intended design. I made raft oars counter balances from them. Previously used steel 4lb mounted on the exterior near the grips. These I was able to install into the shaft and at 5lbs was able to get the weight away from the grips. Both oars took about 30 minutes. Another bonus is the seller got the weights to me in 4 days vice 12 Amazon predicted.

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Clarkspoon Chrome Jigs | 2 Pack
george b.
great bonito bait

Used these jigs this week and crushed the bonito on the east coast. This is a good bait to mimic the small bait fish in our area. Also great pack for a 2 pack. I bought a few different colors.

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13" Octopus Skirts | Epic Fishing Co. | 2 PACK | Skirts for Big Game Lures
Sam M.
Great quality

These are the best looking skirts. They’re also effective and durable.

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Sufix Superior Bulk Spools | Monofilament Fishing Line
Elstan P.
Chunky Cats Fishing “Chunky Rigs”

Absolutely by far the best leader line I have used on my Rigs

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Clarkspoon Shad Jigs | 2 Pack
Brad B.
Awesome bait for Hybrid striped Bass.

Purchased these and first trip out boated several very nice Hybrids. The fish were in 5-7lb range. The bait falls fast and the hooks are very sharp for solid hook ups. Glad I had an extra one because I gave it to my buddy in the boat and he immediately hooked up. These baits worked so well, I ordered several more. I also referred several of my friends to the site to order this bait.

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Ahi Diamond Jigs - Treble Hook
Chelsea K.
Great lures

Caught limit on sea bass first day using lures. Highly recommend!

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Gaff Hook | Mustad 2286 DT
Jason B.
Just what i was looking for

Perfect gaff hook to make your own gaff. Sharp and sturdy!

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Hookup Baits Tube Jig
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Great action

I have caught sizable schoolies on the smaller pink tube jigs and look forward to trying the heavier ones off shore, the stripers can’t resist them!

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Sam M.
Quick delivery, great service

I live six hours from my boat in Swansboro and want my gear perfect when I step onto it a few times a month. I’ve counted on TheTackleRoom for many years to make sure I get what I need, when I need it before I head to the coast, and they have always delivered. I just received another order and am glad the level of service has stayed top notch.

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