Bonze - TKO

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$25160

Colour: Mrs Palmer

Why this colour

Green and red abalone flash reads well in clear blue water under bright sun.

Game Fishing Lures Trolling Lures

How to fish this lure The retrieve, the rig, and the colour Big Kev would tie on.

About this lure

The Bonze TKO is a proven big-game trolling lure that earned global recognition after triumphing at the 2024 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, claiming the USD$1.7 million Fabulous Fisherman prize. Built for aggressive surface action, the TKO delivers consistent performance when it matters most, making it a serious weapon for anglers chasing trophy pelagics.

Tournament-proven design – winning pedigree from one of the world’s most competitive blue marlin events
Aggressive angled face – produces a smooth yet assertive action that drives strikes
Beveled edge profile – stabilises the lure at speed while maintaining smoke and bubble trail
Corner and rigger specialist – ideal for long corner or short rigger positions in a trolling spread
Captain-approved performance – extensively tested and favoured by leading North Carolina captains
Built for heavy tackle – suited to large hooks and heavy leaders for serious pelagic fishing

Spec	Detail
Skirted Length	420mm (16.5")
Hook Size	10/0–11/0
Leader Size	400lb–600lb
Replacement Skirt	Bonze BS12

How to work it

The Bonze TKO is a dedicated trolling lure for big-game pelagics, deployed in a spread at trolling speed.

Position it on the long corner or short rigger, where its aggressive angled face and beveled edge profile maintain a smooth, assertive surface action and smoke/bubble trail that triggers strikes.

The lure's 420 mm skirted profile and heavy-tackle construction suit 10/0-11/0 hooks and 400-600 lb leaders. Work it as part of a multi-lure spread; its proven tournament pedigree makes it a reliable choice when targeting trophy pelagics in open water.

Which colour, and when

Mrs PalmerGreen and red abalone flash reads well in clear blue water under bright sun.

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