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Bad John and Big Bad John


The Bad John and Big Bad John lures are much larger versions of the Bally-Buddy™. They are plain trolling lures and are not intended to be used in combination with natural deadbaits, though they can be if suitably large baits are required.

They are simple lures to rig and run and are recommended for calm to moderate sea conditions. The smaller Bad John can be run in any position in the lure spread. The larger Big Bad John is best run in the short corner or long corner positions.

The Bad John is an excellent lures for all game fish species including Blue, Black and Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Wahoo and all Tuna species. The Big Bad John is primarily a Marlin lure.

Both these lures have short heads and very broad, slightly scooped faces. They are splashy surface lures and tend to run mainly on or near the surface and kick up a huge amount of spray.


BAD JOHN SIZE INFORMATION
Head Length 1⅛ inches (28mm) Recommended tackle 30lb to 80lb Class
Head Diameter 1¼ inches (32mm) Recommended leader 150lb to 400lb
Overall Length 10¾ inches (273mm) Recommended hooks Size 9/0 or 10/0
Weight 3 oz (84g)    

BIG BAD JOHN SIZE INFORMATION
Head Length 1¼ inches (31mm) Recommended tackle 50lb to 130lb Class
Head Diameter 1½ inches (41mm) Recommended leader 300lb to 600lb
Overall Length 11¼ inches (285mm) Recommended hooks Size 10/0 or 11/0
Weight 4 oz (112g    

Standard Stock Colours:

(1) Black over Purple
(2) Purple over Black
(3) Blue over Blue & White
(4) Blue over Pink
(5) Green over Green & Yellow

Also Available to Special Order:

Black over Red
Black over Pink
Black over Green
Blue & Green over Green & Yellow
Blue over White
Pink over White
All Pink
All White

 

If you would like to contact Nick Drakes of directly please e-mail

nick@sekard.demon.co.uk