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Bluewater Candy 4.5" Squid Skirts

Bluewater Candy 4.5" Squid Skirts

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Bluewater Candy 4.5" Squid Skirts

The 4.5 inch squid skirt is the most versatile size in offshore lure making. Big enough to attract mahi and tuna, small enough for mackerel and bonito. Bluewater Candy makes these skirts in 10 color combinations from natural glow to vibrant rainbow. Use them to reskirt worn trolling lures, build custom daisy chains, dress ballyhoo rigs, or construct sea witches from scratch. The 5-pack gives you enough skirts for a project without overbuying. At $7.99 per pack, stocking a full color selection is affordable.
  • 4.5 inch squid skirts in 10 color options
  • 5 skirts per pack
  • Ideal for reskirting lures and building daisy chains
  • Bluewater Candy quality construction
  • Versatile size for nearshore and offshore use

Read our trolling lure guide for lure building and rigging basics

The Building Block for Custom Offshore Lures

Your favorite trolling lure does not stop catching fish when the skirt gets chewed up. It stops looking right. A fresh skirt brings it back to life for the cost of a pack of squid skirts instead of a new lure.

Beyond reskirting, these 4.5 inch squid skirts are the foundation for custom daisy chains, sea witches, and ballyhoo dressing. Thread them over a hook or lure head, add mylar strands if you want, and you have a custom presentation matched to your local forage. The small size works where bigger skirts get ignored, especially for schoolie mahi and surface tuna that are keying on small squid.

10 Color Combinations

Glow for deep or low-light conditions. Green and chartreuse for stained water. Pink and rainbow for all-around attraction. Purple and black for contrast in clear water. Blue and silver to match natural squid. Red and black for wahoo. A full color range lets you match any forage condition.

Versatile 4.5 Inch Size

Small enough to match juvenile squid and small baitfish profiles. Big enough to attract gamefish from mahi to small tuna. This is the sweet spot size for dolphin weenies, small chain teasers, ballyhoo skirts, and light tackle trolling lures.

5 Pack Quantity

Five skirts per pack is the right quantity for a single daisy chain build or reskirting 5 lures. At $7.99, you can stock multiple colors without a big investment. Buy the colors you burn through most often and keep spares in your lure-building kit.

How to Use 4.5" Squid Skirts

1. Select a color to match your target forage or water conditions

2. For reskirting, slide the old skirt off the lure head and replace with the new skirt

3. For daisy chains, thread skirts onto your leader at 12-18 inch intervals

4. For ballyhoo dressing, slide the skirt over the bait and hook before rigging

5. Secure skirts with rigging floss if they slide on smooth lure heads

6. Replace any skirts that get torn, faded, or chewed up during fishing

Specs & Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy

Full Specifications +
Brand Bluewater Candy
Type Squid Skirts
Size 4.5 inches
Quantity 5 per pack
Colors Glow, Green, Silver, Blue/Pink/White, Green/Chartreuse, Red/Black, Purple/Black, Pink, Blue/Silver, Rainbow
Price $7.99 per 5 pack
What are squid skirts used for? +
Squid skirts dress trolling lures, ballyhoo rigs, daisy chains, and sea witches with color and movement. They mimic the tentacle profile of a small squid, which is a primary forage for mahi, tuna, and billfish. Our trolling lure guide covers skirt selection and rigging.
What color should I choose? +
Pink and rainbow are the most popular all-around colors. Glow works in low light and deep trolling. Green and chartreuse stand out in stained water. Match the color to the natural squid and baitfish in your fishing area. Our lure selection guide covers color strategy.
Can I use these to reskirt existing lures? +
Yes. When your trolling lure's skirt gets chewed up or faded, slide it off and replace with a fresh 4.5 inch skirt. This extends the life of your lures at a fraction of the cost of buying new ones. Browse our Mahi Dino-Mite lures if you want pre-built options.
How many skirts do I need for a daisy chain? +
A standard daisy chain uses 3-5 skirts spaced along the leader. One 5-pack gives you enough for a single chain. Build multiple chains in different colors to rotate through your spread. Our trolling spread guide covers daisy chain positioning.
How do I keep the skirt from sliding off? +
On smooth lure heads, use rigging floss to wrap the skirt base tight to the head. On hooks, the eye or collar holds the skirt in place. A few wraps of floss solve most slipping issues.
Are these the same skirts used on BWC lures? +
These are the same Bluewater Candy quality squid skirts used across their lure lineup. The 4.5 inch size matches their smaller trolling lures and is also sold as standalone components for custom building. See our BWC Hoodini for a complete pre-built BWC lure.
Is 4.5 inches the right size for mahi? +
For schoolie mahi and blackfin tuna, 4.5 inches is ideal. It matches the small squid and baitfish these fish eat during summer. For larger mahi, you can use bigger skirts or stack a 4.5 inch skirt as a trailer behind a larger lure head. Our mahi guide covers lure sizing.