Cedar Plugs

Cedar Plug

One of the plainest looking lures, but one of the most effective. At least in Southern California. Any trip I do offshore, trolling blue water, I always have at least one cedar plug in the spread whether it is a shotgun way back down the middle or daisy chained cedar plug second to third wake back. The zig zag motion of the cedar plug seems to be the most deadly for local yellowfin tuna. As far as colors, I fish almost exclusively the natural.

Here are some great articles about this favorite lure.

• George Poveromo for The Saltwater Sportsman – The Cedar Plug Lives On: Some classic lures just won’t go away – for good reason…
• Frank Bolin for Florida Sportsman – What Is It About Cedar – Are cedar plugs the original fool-proof lure?

John Shelton. John’s motto is ‘release it unharmed or do it justice on the plate.’ Executive Chef by trade, fisherman every other minute, he photographs ocean marine life when he fishes, and creates masterpieces in the kitchen with what he keeps on deck. When he’s not fishing, he’s making great BBQ. 

Renee Shelton. Her favorite fishing trips are those when the dolphins come out to say hi. She grew up a freshwater fishing girl and married an offshore fishing guy. When she’s not writing about fish and testing recipes, she’s in the bakeshop talking about pastry and all that.