
Clarkspoon Dart Trolling Lure: Scoop Head
The Clarkspoon Dart Scoop uses a cupped face to pop and splash on the surface, creating commotion that attracts fish from a distance. The Mylar skirt trails behind with flash and color. Pre-rigged with a stainless hook. The surface action makes this a strong choice for mahi, sailfish, and other species that feed on top. Also available in the Bullet head version for sub-surface work. Mix both in your spread with classic Clarkspoons.
- Cupped scoop face creates surface popping action
- Mylar skirt with vibrant color options
- Stainless steel saltwater hook
- Pre-rigged and ready to fish
- Excellent for mahi and sailfish
Surface Commotion That Brings Fish In
Surface-popping lures attract fish from further away than sub-surface presentations. The Clarkspoon Dart Scoop head creates a rhythmic pop-and-splash that mimics a baitfish skipping across the surface. Fish see the commotion, investigate, and strike the trailing Mylar skirt.
This is a strong choice for the short rigger position or flat line where surface action is most visible. The cupped face digs into the water on the pull and releases on the slack, creating that irresistible pop-pop-pop rhythm that mahi and sailfish cannot ignore.
This is a strong choice for the short rigger position or flat line where surface action is most visible. The cupped face digs into the water on the pull and releases on the slack, creating that irresistible pop-pop-pop rhythm that mahi and sailfish cannot ignore.
Cupped Scoop Face
The concave face catches water and creates a popping, splashing action on the surface. This generates noise and visual disturbance that attracts curious predators from a wider radius than silent sub-surface lures.
Mylar Skirt
The Mylar skirt adds flash and profile trailing behind the popping head. The combination of surface commotion from the head and underwater flash from the skirt triggers both visual and lateral line feeding responses.
Pre-Rigged Convenience
Rigged with a stainless steel hook and ready to fish immediately. Tie to leader, deploy, and troll. Same no-fuss approach Clarkspoon is known for.
How to Troll the Clarkspoon Dart Scoop
1. Tie the pre-rigged Dart to 30-50 lb fluorocarbon leader
2. Deploy from a flat line or short rigger position
3. Do not add weight - the scoop head needs surface contact
4. Troll at 5-8 knots and watch for the popping action
5. Position where the surface wake is most visible
6. Mix with sub-surface lures for a varied depth spread
Specs & Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you buy
Full Specifications +
| Brand | Clarkspoon |
| Head Style | Scoop (cupped) |
| Skirt | Mylar |
| Hook | Stainless steel |
| Action | Surface popping |
| Rigging | Pre-rigged |
| Price | $15.99 |
What is the difference between scoop and bullet head? +
The Scoop has a cupped face that pops on the surface. The Bullet head runs deeper and straighter sub-surface. Use scoop for surface feeders, bullet for deeper presentations. Run both in your spread.
Is this good for mahi? +
Very good. Mahi are aggressive surface feeders that respond strongly to popping and splashing lures. Read our mahi guide for spread placement tips.
What trolling speed works best? +
The scoop face works best at standard trolling speeds of 5-8 knots. Faster speeds create more aggressive popping action. Check our trolling speed chart.
Can I use this for sailfish? +
Yes. Surface popping lures are a classic sailfish presentation. The commotion attracts sails from a distance. Read our sailfish guide for rigging and spread tips.
Do I need a weight or planer with this? +
No. The scoop face is meant to run on or near the surface. Adding weight defeats the surface popping action. Run it naked on a leader from a flat line or short rigger position.
What else should I put in my spread? +
Mix this with a Bullet head Dart for sub-surface, some classic Clarkspoons on planers, and a skirted ballyhoo on the long rigger. Read our trolling spread guide.



