The Best Deep Sea Fishing Lures to Use

When you're deep sea fishing in the crystal clear waters of Key West, it's essential that you know what the best deep sea fishing lures to use are, as certain lures will provide you with a much better chance of catching a big fish, or several, than others. The following provides a brief look at the very best Key West deep sea fishing lures to use.

1.Wide Range

The Wide Range is one of the more popular types of deep sea fishing lures available. This lure is perfect for those that are looking to catch any large fish, as the lure is actually responsible for hauling in a magnificent Blue Marlin that weighed in at just under 1,200 pounds. One of the best aspects of this lure is its versatility. No matter the fishing conditions, whether in still or rough sea waters, the wide range lure can withstand pretty much any fishing condition. In fact, there's no better lure than the wide range during rough water conditions, so if the waters are turbulent or it's extra stormy when you're out Key West deep sea fishing, don't forget to bring along a wide range lure. The setup for the lure is also pretty simple, while it's a great lure if you're considering catching a Marlin or two.

2.Cedar Plug

The Cedar Plug lure is one of the oldest and most well know lures available. It's also one of the most dependable. Perfect for those that want to catch tuna on the open waters of Key West, this lure includes a hook that is stuffed inside the cedar plug, while a leader is run through the body of the hook. Though it's not as sleek as some of the more modern lures that are used for deep sea fishing, cedar plugs are short lures that provide frantic action, causing fish to bite more often than you could imagine. These lures can be trolled as a single or even in a daisy line. They are great for catching Yellowfin Tuna of any size, as well as Mahi Mahi. While it's possible for cedar plug hooks to be pulled, the amount of fish that they catch more than makes up for such a rare frustration.

3.Green Machine

When you're deep sea fishing in Key West, there's no other lure quite as unique and capable as the Green Machine. This lure is one of the most dependable around and is used commonly by anglers of all experience levels when attempting to catch Mahi Mahi, even ones of a larger size. No matter the species of fish you want to catch, the green machine lure is one that you should simply always have on the boat before heading out. Shaped like a bullet, the green machine is a high speed trolling lure that is also the perfect match for Tuna, no matter the type you're looking to catch.

4.Dolphin Delight

Aptly named, the Dolphin Delight (as pictured) is one of the more colorful lures around. This sparkly green lure has yellow feathers that help to attract any species of dolphin. If you're attempting to catch a dolphin when Key West deep sea fishing, it's practically a requirement that you set out with a dolphin delight lure in tow. This is also a great lure to attract some of bigger fish around. If you've ever thought of attempting sight casting, this lure is the one to do it with, as it has surprisingly high success rates when cast into the water directly after spotting the fish.