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Rigged Sea Witch | Blue Water Candy

Rigged Sea Witch | Blue Water Candy

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Blue Water Candy Rigged Sea Witch

The Blue Water Candy Rigged Sea Witch is ready to troll right out of the package. Each 1/2 ounce sea witch comes hand-tied in NC with quality natural hair and mylar flash on a 6-foot, 130 lb mono leader with an 8/0 Mustad hook. The bait spring on the hook makes rigging a ballyhoo quick and easy. Fish it naked or add a ballyhoo underneath for the classic sea witch and bait combo. Eight proven color patterns at $15.99.
  • 1/2 oz sea witch with natural hair and mylar flash
  • 6-foot 130 lb mono leader with 8/0 Mustad hook
  • Bait spring for quick ballyhoo rigging
  • Hand tied in North Carolina
  • 8 color options at $15.99

Learn how to rig ballyhoo for trolling

The Classic Offshore Lure That Never Stopped Producing

Sea witches have been catching mahi, tuna, and billfish for decades. The pulsing hair skirt and mylar flash create a profile that looks like a small squid or baitfish swimming through the water column. Trolled naked, a sea witch produces on its own. Add a ballyhoo underneath and you have one of the most effective natural and artificial combos in offshore fishing.

Blue Water Candy hand-ties these in North Carolina using quality hair that does not mat down or lose action after repeated trips. The 130 lb mono leader and 8/0 Mustad hook handle anything from schoolie mahi to blue marlin. The bait spring on the hook shank holds your ballyhoo secure without copper wire. At $15.99, stocking your spread with sea witches in multiple colors costs less than a single big game lure.

Hand-Tied Hair and Mylar Flash

Each sea witch is hand-tied, not machine-wound. The hair is layered and secured so it pulses naturally at trolling speed. Mylar flash strands catch light and create a flickering pattern that imitates the shimmer of baitfish scales. The combination gives the lure a lifelike profile.

Bait Spring for Ballyhoo

The coil spring on the hook shank holds a ballyhoo in position without copper wire rigging. Slide the hook through the ballyhoo, seat the spring against the head, and you are rigged in under a minute. This saves time when the bite is on and you need to get lines back in the water.

6-Foot 130 lb Mono Leader

The pre-rigged leader is the right length and weight for standard offshore trolling. 130 lb test handles mahi, tuna, wahoo, and sailfish. The 6-foot length gives proper separation between the lure and your mainline snap. No additional rigging needed.

How to Fish a Rigged Sea Witch

1. Attach the leader to your trolling snap or clip using a loop-to-loop connection

2. For fishing naked, deploy the sea witch 30-80 feet back and troll at 5-8 knots

3. For a ballyhoo combo, slide the hook through the ballyhoo and seat the bait spring against the head

4. Deploy the sea witch and ballyhoo combo at the same distance and speed

5. Run sea witches in multiple colors across different spread positions to find the hot color

6. Check the bait after each strike and replace the ballyhoo if it is washed out or damaged

Specs & Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy

Full Specifications +
Brand Blue Water Candy
Head Weight 1/2 ounce
Material Natural hair and mylar flash
Leader 6 ft, 130 lb mono
Hook 8/0 Mustad with bait spring
Hand Tied North Carolina, USA
Colors 8 options
Price $15.99
Do I need to add a ballyhoo? +
No. Sea witches catch fish trolled naked. Adding a ballyhoo increases the profile and adds scent, which can improve results, especially for mahi and wahoo. Read our ballyhoo rigging guide for the full setup.
What colors work best? +
Blue/white and pink/white are all-around producers. Purple/black is excellent in low light. Chartreuse stands out in dirty water. Run several colors and let the fish pick the winner. Our trolling lure guide covers color strategy.
What trolling speed for sea witches? +
5-8 knots is standard. With a ballyhoo underneath, stay in the 5-7 knot range to keep the bait intact. Naked sea witches handle up to 9 knots. Check our trolling speed chart for species-specific speeds.
Where should I run a sea witch in my spread? +
Sea witches fish well in the flat line, short rigger, and long rigger positions. They are versatile enough for any spot in the spread. Our trolling spread guide details position recommendations.
Can I catch marlin on a 1/2 oz sea witch? +
Yes. Blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish all eat sea witches. The 130 lb leader and 8/0 hook are adequate for billfish. Add a ballyhoo for a bigger profile when targeting marlin. See our trolling guide for billfish presentations.
How long does the hair last? +
Hand-tied natural hair holds up well but will eventually fray after heavy use. Expect a full season of regular trolling from each sea witch. Rinse with fresh water after each trip and store out of sunlight. At $15.99, replacing them is easy. Browse our lure guide for more on lure maintenance.