The Bonze Undertaker is a medium-tackle trolling lure designed primarily for big-game species like marlin and tuna, and it’s best fished in positions where it can show off its aggressive surface action. Most anglers run it in the short corner or short rigger, though it’s versatile enough to work across a spread depending on sea conditions. In these positions, the lure creates a strong visual presence close to the boat, helping draw fish up from deeper water. Its design allows it to run clean at a range of trolling speeds, producing a consistent “smoke trail” and surface commotion that triggers strikes, especially in clear or pressured water.
In terms of size and characteristics, the Undertaker is relatively compact for a big-game lure, typically measuring about 12 inches (305 mm) skirted length and rigged with 9/0–10/0 hooks on heavy leaders (300–400 lb). Its defining feature is a short, tapered plunger-style head with an aggressive angled or cupped face, which gives it a tight, hard-running action with sharp dives and pops. This head shape pushes water and creates a thick bubble trail, increasing visibility and strike appeal. Despite its smaller profile, it’s known for a high hookup rate and the ability to provoke aggressive bites, making it a reliable “fish raiser” in a trolling spread.
Recommendations: Hook size 9-10 / Leader 300-500
Add wings - $10
The Bonze Undertaker is a medium-tackle trolling lure designed primarily for big-game species like marlin and tuna, and it’s best fished in positions where it can show off its aggressive surface action. Most anglers run it in the short corner or short rigger, though it’s versatile enough to work across a spread depending on sea conditions. In these positions, the lure creates a strong visual presence close to the boat, helping draw fish up from deeper water. Its design allows it to run clean at a range of trolling speeds, producing a consistent “smoke trail” and surface commotion that triggers strikes, especially in clear or pressured water.
In terms of size and characteristics, the Undertaker is relatively compact for a big-game lure, typically measuring about 12 inches (305 mm) skirted length and rigged with 9/0–10/0 hooks on heavy leaders (300–400 lb). Its defining feature is a short, tapered plunger-style head with an aggressive angled or cupped face, which gives it a tight, hard-running action with sharp dives and pops. This head shape pushes water and creates a thick bubble trail, increasing visibility and strike appeal. Despite its smaller profile, it’s known for a high hookup rate and the ability to provoke aggressive bites, making it a reliable “fish raiser” in a trolling spread.
Recommendations: Hook size 9-10 / Leader 300-500
Add wings - $10
