MagBay Gigante Big Game Plunger Lure

Description

The MagBay Gigante 18 in is a heavy-tackle plunger lure that weighs over a pound and stretches 18 inches. MagBay is blunt about who it is for: front-page, grand-prize, record-breaking fish. This is not a lure you add to a spread casually.

A plunger lure that weighs over a pound, deliberately

Weight is what lets a plunger head stay in the water and keep working at trolling speeds that would blow a lighter lure out of the spread. At 18 inches and more than 1 lb, the Gigante tracks where smaller lures skip — which is exactly where the biggest fish look.

Features

• 18 inches long — one of the largest lures MagBay makes.
• Over 1 lb — heavy-tackle weight for serious trolling speed.
• Plunger head — the head shape that digs in and holds.
• Carey Chen art design available — one of the finishes is an original by the marine artist.
• MagBay Lures — a specialist offshore maker, not a generic import.

Specifications

Is this plunger lure right for you?

Only if your tackle matches it. A lure this heavy needs a rod, reel and line rated for big-game trolling — put it on medium tackle and you will damage the gear before you raise a fish. If you already run heavy tackle for marlin or big tuna, this is the lure to put in the long position of the spread.

Where a plunger lure fits

Big-game offshore trolling. It belongs in a spread aimed at marlin and large tuna, on heavy tackle, run at speeds where smaller lures wash out. It is a specialist tool, not a general-purpose lure.

Caring for your plunger lure

Rinse in fresh water after every trip and dry it fully before storing. Store it hanging so the skirt keeps its shape rather than setting into a bend. Inspect the head for chips and the rigging for wear before each trip — on a lure this size, a failure happens with a fish attached.

How a plunger lure runs behind the boat

A plunger lure works by digging in and letting go. The angled face pulls it under, it holds there while it fills the water behind it with bubbles, and then it breaks the surface and does the whole thing again. That rhythm is what a fish hears long before it sees anything, which is why position in the spread matters more than colour does. Run it where the wake is still white so its trail joins the boat bubbles instead of competing with them. Speed is the other half: too slow and it never digs, too fast and it skips and stops working. Find the speed where it plunges on a steady beat and leave it there.

Frequently asked questions

How big is it exactly?
18 inches long and over 1 lb in weight.

What is a plunger lure?
It is a head shape designed to dig into the water and hold its line, rather than skip along the surface. Weight and head design work together.

What tackle do I need?
Heavy tackle. MagBay classes this as a heavy-tackle lure aimed at record-class fish, and matching gear is not optional.

What is the Carey Chen finish?
An original design by the marine artist, offered as one of the colour options.

Where do I check licence and release guidance?
Licensing through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and NOAA publishes catch-and-release best practices — particularly relevant for billfish.

Do you ship this plunger lure free in the US?
Yes, free shipping within the United States on every order. Browse the rest of our fishing gear or the full store.