Built for surf casters targeting trophy striped bass, bluefish, and other apex predators in heavy current and big surf, the Northbar Tackle Bottle Darter is engineered to dig deep and stay in the strike zone when standard plugs blow out.
Measuring 7.25 inches and weighing 2.5 ounces, this classic bottle-neck darter profile cuts cleanly through stiff headwinds for maximum casting distance from the beach, jetty, or inlet. Once in the water, its scooped face grabs the current, producing a tight, irresistible swimming wobble that tracks true even in turbulent rips and heavy sweeps.
Key Features:
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Heavyweight Surf Profile: At 2.5 oz, it delivers effortless distance into coastal winds and punches through breaking waves.
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Current-Gripping Action: Precision-angled bottle nose digs down and maintains a steady, enticing wobble in fast-moving inlets, boulder fields, and heavy surf.
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Built for Big Fish: Constructed with durable, high-impact resin and heavy-duty through-wire construction to withstand violent strikes and brutal fights.
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Tournament-Ready Hardware: Rigged out of the box with heavy-duty split rings and razor-sharp, saltwater-grade treble hooks.
Specifications:
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Length: 7.25"
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Weight: 2.5 oz
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Type: Floating / Diving Darter
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Target Species: Striped Bass, Bluefish, Redfish, Snook
How to fish the Bottledarter:
The lure is extremely versatile and can be fished a variety of different ways.
1. On those flat calm nights, the lure can be swam on the surface much like a metal lip. A painfully slow retrieve makes a nice wiggle and produces a surface
wake that is sure to entice some nice fish.
2. On open beach without much current, a slow steady retrieve works very well. Mix in a few twitches of the rod tip to really make the lure dart.
3. The lure loves current rips. Cast this lure out and just take up the slack to remain in contact with the lure as it sweeps. Ever once and a while take a full crank
on the reel while lifting your rod tip (you will feel the lure really swim). Reel down slowly while keeping tension on the line. Repeat this retrieve and hold on!
4. Loaded with 10cc’s of liquid. Our testing shows that a loaded Bottledarter casts very well. The action is slightly different than unloaded. The lure has more darting action and has already taken some very nice fish!
