How Capt. Teddy Trolls for Bigeye Tuna in the Canyons
When it comes to canyon fishing, there’s no shortage of ways to set up a trolling spread.
But the difference between guessing and consistently getting bit comes down to fishing a system that’s been proven over time.
This is how Capt. Teddy Prager III of Revenant Fishing sets up his spread when the lines first go in — a clean, symmetrical trolling setup designed to cover water and dial in the bite fast.
Starting the Day: Cover Water and Find the Bite
When Capt. Teddy sets his spread, the goal isn’t just to get lucky early.
It’s to gather information.
Bigeye tuna can be unpredictable. Some days they want larger profiles, other days they’re keyed in on something smaller. Sometimes color matters. Sometimes it doesn’t.
That’s why his starting spread is built to:
- Cover a wide range of water behind the boat
- Present multiple bait profiles
- Mix colors to see what gets attention
- Stay clean and fishing properly at all times
Instead of constantly reworking your spread, this setup does the work for you.
The Setup: A Clean, Symmetrical Spread
Capt. Teddy’s spread is built around symmetry.
Both sides of the boat mirror each other, creating a balanced presentation that runs clean and makes it easy to adjust once you get a bite.
The Core Layout Includes:
- Side Trackers to push baits wide and out of the prop wash
- Splash Bars to create surface commotion and draw fish in
- Daisy Chains to add a natural bait profile
- Optional Ballyhoo & Dive Plugs to add contrast
This combination allows you to cover multiple zones while keeping everything clean and fishing effectively.
The Exact Spread He Runs
This is the exact setup Capt. Teddy uses to start his day in the canyons:
19″ Side Tracker®
w/ 6″ Floating Bulb Squid
Purple
19″ Side Tracker®
w/ 6″ Floating Bulb Squid
Rainbow
36″ Splash Bars
w/ 9″ Floating Bulb Squid
Lemon Lime
X2
9″ Chatter Machine
Daisy Chain
Purple
9″ Chatter Machine
Daisy Chain
Rainbow
He’ll often complement the spread with:
- Ballyhoo
- Dive plugs
Skip the Guesswork. Fish the Exact Setup.
Instead of piecing this together yourself, you can run this exact system as a bundle:
Revenant Bigeye Tuna Trolling Spread Bundle
- Hand-selected by Capt. Teddy
- Designed to cover water and stay clean
- Proven in Northeast canyon fisheries
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Bundle Price: $614.99
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Why This Spread Works
Every piece in this spread has a job:
- Side Trackers widen the spread
- Splash Bars bring fish up and create commotion
- Daisy Chains give a natural presentation
- Color variations help you dial in the bite
Most importantly, everything runs clean and fishes correctly.
That’s what makes the difference offshore.
Dialing It In
Once the first bite happens, the focus shifts to patterning.
- Same color
- Same size
- Same position
This spread makes that easy.
You’re not starting over — you’re refining what’s already working.
Built from Real Canyon Experience
This isn’t a guess.
This is a spread built from years of canyon fishing, focused on producing bigeye tuna while consistently catching yellowfin and bluefin along the way.
Fish What Works
If you’re heading offshore, the goal is simple:
Spend less time guessing.
Spend more time fishing.
The Revenant Bigeye Tuna Trolling Spread gives you a proven starting point so when the fish show up, you’re ready.
Fish It with Capt. Teddy
Want to run this spread the way it’s meant to be fished?
Book a trip with Capt. Teddy Prager III and see exactly how this canyon setup comes together offshore.
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