I've been using the Billy Baits Mini Turbo Slammer Lure for a few months now, and it's quickly become my secret weapon when targeting Blackfin Tuna in the Florida Keys. The red/black color combo is absolute magic - I troll it way back in the spread, and it consistently gets hammered by aggressive tuna.
What really stands out is how this little lure creates insane underwater action. It leaves a tantalizing turbulence trail that drives fish wild. I've had days where it out-fished every other lure in my spread, pulling double duty on both tuna and the occasional surprise wahoo or dolphin.
The construction is bomber - stainless steel nose holds up to repeated strikes, and the quality skirts stay intact even after multiple fish. At 5.5 inches, it's the perfect size to match the baitfish we see here in the Keys. Pro tip: rig it with fluorocarbon leader and watch your hookup ratio soar.
While it works great naked, I've had killer results pairing it with ballyhoo when trolling slower. The oversized nose opening keeps everything running true at higher speeds too - no more spinning baits or line twist issues!
After seeing how well this performs, I completely understand why every charter captain down here carries Billy Baits. It's not just hype - this lure flat-out catches fish. Whether you're targeting tuna offshore or dolphin inshore, do yourself a favor and put one of these in your spread next trip.