The Crane Dirty Bird is a traditional doorknob-style plunger designed for serious offshore trolling in Mexico, the Caribbean, and big-game fisheries around the world. This is the lure that first put CraneLures on the map, quickly proving itself by raising Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Shortbill Spearfish, Tuna, Wahoo, and Dorado (Mahi-Mahi). Measuring 12 inches overall and weighing 7.5 ounces, the Dirty Bird is an ideal medium-sized trolling lure for adding proven fish-raising action to any offshore spread. It is perfectly suited for the long corner or short rigger and is an excellent choice for anglers targeting Blue Marlin on a regular basis. Whether you're fishing the waters of Cabo San Lucas, the Pacific coast of Mexico, or offshore throughout the Caribbean islands, the Dirty Bird is built to perform.
The Dirty Bird has proven itself in the waters off Cabo, Mexico, where CraneLures are made, as well as in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Simply Caught Charters has caught multiple fish over 400 pounds on these exact plungers, demonstrating the Dirty Bird's ability to perform when targeting trophy-class billfish. Designed for both single- and double-hook rigs, the Dirty Bird can handle up to 600 lb leader, making it a dependable choice for heavy-tackle and big-game trolling. If you're looking for a proven marlin lure, tuna lure, wahoo lure, or dorado lure for sale, the Crane Dirty Bird delivers the size, action, and durability serious offshore anglers expect. From Mexico fishing and Cabo billfishing to Caribbean marlin and tuna fishing, this is a tournament-proven offshore trolling lure built to perform when it matters most.
CraneLures was founded by California-based lure maker Brett Crane, who also runs marlin charters out of Cabo and the Baja[ California, giving him firsthand experience with the fish, conditions, and techniques that influence his lure designs. Drawing inspiration from the classic Hawaiian style of offshore lures, Brett combines those influences with his own experience on the water to create proven big-game trolling lures for modern offshore anglers. As an up-and-coming lure maker, he continues to develop CraneLures with a focus on practical design, proven action, and the demands of serious marlin and offshore fishing.
Recommendations:
Hook size: 10/0 - 11/0
Leader: 400
BOM: 502
The Crane Dirty Bird is a traditional doorknob-style plunger designed for serious offshore trolling in Mexico, the Caribbean, and big-game fisheries around the world. This is the lure that first put CraneLures on the map, quickly proving itself by raising Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Shortbill Spearfish, Tuna, Wahoo, and Dorado (Mahi-Mahi). Measuring 12 inches overall and weighing 7.5 ounces, the Dirty Bird is an ideal medium-sized trolling lure for adding proven fish-raising action to any offshore spread. It is perfectly suited for the long corner or short rigger and is an excellent choice for anglers targeting Blue Marlin on a regular basis. Whether you're fishing the waters of Cabo San Lucas, the Pacific coast of Mexico, or offshore throughout the Caribbean islands, the Dirty Bird is built to perform.
The Dirty Bird has proven itself in the waters off Cabo, Mexico, where CraneLures are made, as well as in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Simply Caught Charters has caught multiple fish over 400 pounds on these exact plungers, demonstrating the Dirty Bird's ability to perform when targeting trophy-class billfish. Designed for both single- and double-hook rigs, the Dirty Bird can handle up to 600 lb leader, making it a dependable choice for heavy-tackle and big-game trolling. If you're looking for a proven marlin lure, tuna lure, wahoo lure, or dorado lure for sale, the Crane Dirty Bird delivers the size, action, and durability serious offshore anglers expect. From Mexico fishing and Cabo billfishing to Caribbean marlin and tuna fishing, this is a tournament-proven offshore trolling lure built to perform when it matters most.
CraneLures was founded by California-based lure maker Brett Crane, who also runs marlin charters out of Cabo and the Baja[ California, giving him firsthand experience with the fish, conditions, and techniques that influence his lure designs. Drawing inspiration from the classic Hawaiian style of offshore lures, Brett combines those influences with his own experience on the water to create proven big-game trolling lures for modern offshore anglers. As an up-and-coming lure maker, he continues to develop CraneLures with a focus on practical design, proven action, and the demands of serious marlin and offshore fishing.
Recommendations:
Hook size: 10/0 - 11/0
Leader: 400
BOM: 502
