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Born in the legendary marlin fishing grounds of Mexico, El Petrolero is our interpretation of one of the most respected trolling lure color combinations in big-game fishing. Originally developed by Mexican lure maker Arturo Locht of ALLure, the classic Petrolero—or Motor Oil—combines rich chocolate brown, jet black, metallic silver, and brilliant orange. The combination became a favorite among experienced captains fishing Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, and the Sea of Cortez, earning a reputation for producing striped marlin and blue marlin. Its dark silhouette, reflective silver highlights, and flashes of fiery orange create a distinctive presentation that has stood the test of time.
At Simply Caught Lures, we've put our own Caribbean spin on this Mexican classic, combining premium Blue Ocean Manufacturing (BOM) skirts to create our version of El Petrolero. Our interpretation features deep copper-brown, black, vibrant orange, and shimmering silver-blue tones that deliver contrast, flash, and visibility throughout the trolling spread. Inspired by decades of Mexican sportfishing tradition and tested in the blue waters of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the Virgin Islands, this is our take on a proven color pattern. Whether you're chasing blue marlin along the Mona Trench, trolling the North Drop of the Virgin Islands, or competing in Caribbean billfish tournaments, El Petrolero deserves a place in your offshore spread.
Born in the legendary marlin fishing grounds of Mexico, El Petrolero is our interpretation of one of the most respected trolling lure color combinations in big-game fishing. Originally developed by Mexican lure maker Arturo Locht of ALLure, the classic Petrolero—or Motor Oil—combines rich chocolate brown, jet black, metallic silver, and brilliant orange. The combination became a favorite among experienced captains fishing Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, and the Sea of Cortez, earning a reputation for producing striped marlin and blue marlin. Its dark silhouette, reflective silver highlights, and flashes of fiery orange create a distinctive presentation that has stood the test of time.
At Simply Caught Lures, we've put our own Caribbean spin on this Mexican classic, combining premium Blue Ocean Manufacturing (BOM) skirts to create our version of El Petrolero. Our interpretation features deep copper-brown, black, vibrant orange, and shimmering silver-blue tones that deliver contrast, flash, and visibility throughout the trolling spread. Inspired by decades of Mexican sportfishing tradition and tested in the blue waters of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the Virgin Islands, this is our take on a proven color pattern. Whether you're chasing blue marlin along the Mona Trench, trolling the North Drop of the Virgin Islands, or competing in Caribbean billfish tournaments, El Petrolero deserves a place in your offshore spread.
