Fishing Dredges & Teasers - Raise More Fish to Your Spread

Fishing Dredges & Teasers - Raise More Fish to Your Spread

Subsurface bait balls and surface teasers that pull pelagics from hundreds of yards out. Tournament-tested, built to last season after season.

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Fill the Water Column Behind Your Boat

Dredges, daisy chains, and teasers that create the bait ball effect pelagics can't resist. Fishermen-Owned Tackle Shop.

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Why Dredges and Teasers Raise More Fish

A dredge simulates a large school of baitfish swimming below the surface behind your boat. Billfish, tuna, wahoo, and mahi all respond to the visual of a bait ball under pressure - it triggers the competitive feeding instinct that gets them into your spread. Run a dredge on each side at 10-20 feet deep and your spread suddenly looks like a feeding event instead of a few lures in open water.

The key is layering your teaser game. A dredge handles the subsurface bait ball. A daisy chain works the surface with skipping, splashing action. Together they create top-to-bottom coverage that pulls fish from hundreds of yards out. This is standard tournament strategy - most winning crews run both dredges and daisy chains on every trip because raising more fish means more opportunities to convert bites.

Dredge systems range from simple single-arm setups to multi-arm tournament rigs with 12+ bait replicas. Start with a basic dredge if you are new to teasers - even a single-arm dredge dramatically increases the number of fish you raise. Pair it with your existing trolling lure spread and position your hook baits where fish turning off the dredge will see them first.

Our dredges are built with corrosion-resistant hardware, UV-stable bait replicas, and heavy-duty swivels rated for offshore conditions. They deploy fast, tow clean at trolling speed, and store compact when not in use.

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Pair Dredges with Daisy Chains for Full Coverage

Run a dredge below the surface and a daisy chain on top. The dredge creates the subsurface bait ball while the chain adds surface commotion - together they mimic a full-scale bait event that pelagics cannot ignore. Position your hook baits between or behind the teasers for maximum conversion.

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What Tournament Anglers Are Saying

★★★★★

"Started running dredges last season and the difference is night and day. We raised 4 whites and a blue in one afternoon off Oregon Inlet. The dredge was getting crashed on every pass - fish were fired up before they even saw the hook baits."

Captain Ryan

Manteo, NC

★★★★★

"These dredges tow clean at 7-8 knots and deploy in under a minute. The hardware is solid - ran the same setup all summer without a single failure. Best teaser investment I have made."

Steve K.

Stuart, FL

★★★★★

"Added a dredge on each side and paired them with daisy chains up top. Tournament season just got a lot more productive. Raised more fish in two days than I usually see in a week."

Captain Mike

Orange Beach, AL

Dredge & Teaser FAQs

What is a fishing dredge?

A fishing dredge is a hookless teaser that simulates a school of baitfish swimming below the surface behind your boat. It consists of multiple bait replicas (mullet, ballyhoo, or squid) mounted on arms that spread out underwater. Dredges attract pelagic species like marlin, tuna, and mahi by creating the visual of a bait ball under pressure.

How deep do dredges run?

Most trolling dredges run 10-20 feet below the surface at trolling speed. Depth depends on your trolling speed, the weight of the dredge, and how much line you let out. Use a downrigger ball or inline weight to keep the dredge at the right depth. The goal is to keep it visible from the surface - deep enough to look natural, shallow enough that approaching fish can see it.

What is the difference between a dredge and a daisy chain?

Both are hookless teasers, but they work different parts of the water column. A dredge runs below the surface to simulate a subsurface bait ball. A daisy chain skips and splashes on the surface to mimic fleeing baitfish. Most tournament crews run both - the dredge below and the daisy chain on top - for maximum coverage.

Do I need a special rod for dredges?

Yes. Dredges create significant drag at trolling speed. Use a dedicated dredge rod - a heavy bent-butt rod in the 50-80 lb class works well. Some anglers use electric reels to make retrieval easier, especially with larger multi-arm dredge systems. Never run a dredge on your fishing rods.

What species do dredges attract?

Dredges are most effective for blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi. Any pelagic species that feeds on baitfish schools will respond to a well-positioned dredge. Wahoo and king mackerel also respond, though they tend to hit lures in the spread rather than investigating the dredge directly.

How do I deploy a dredge while trolling?

Clip the dredge to your dedicated dredge rod line and lower it over the side while at trolling speed (6-9 knots). Let out enough line to get the dredge 30-50 feet behind the boat at the desired depth. Most crews pre-rig dredges dockside so deployment takes under a minute. Retrieve when you hook up or need to clear lines.

Can I run dredges and trolling lures at the same time?

Absolutely - that is the standard setup. Run dredges on dedicated dredge rods (port and starboard) and your trolling lures on your fishing rods in the usual spread positions. Position hook baits where fish turning off the dredge will see them. The dredge raises the fish, the lures catch them.

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