Inova Tutti-Frutti Trace (4 Hook) Vibrant Multi-Species Lure

The Inova Tutti-Frutti Trace is a high-visibility, multi-species rig designed to trigger aggressive strikes from a wide range of predatory fish. Combining the classic Hokkai style head with colorful feathers, fish skin, and an attracting green bead, this trace creates a feeding frenzy profile in the water.

At Gerrys Fishing, we find these to be incredibly versatile. While they are a must-have for filling the bait bucket with Mackerel, the #1/0 hooks and robust line diameters make them more than capable of handling better-sized Pollack, Bass, and even Cod. Whether you are jigging them vertically from a boat or spinning them from a pier or rocky outcrop, the Tutti-Frutti pattern stands out even in murky water or deep, low-light conditions.

Versatile Lure Design

• Hokkai Style Head: Features a durable fish-skin wing and a vibrant green bead that adds both movement and a visual strike point for predators.

• Tutti-Frutti Colouration: The combination of bright feathers and skin creates a spectrum of color that mimics a small shoal of panicked fry.

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Unlike cheap tinsel feathers, these are tied on 30lb snood line and a 50lb mainline, giving you the strength to pull in full strings of fish or a surprise specimen.

• Multi-Species Appeal: Effective for pelagic hunters like Mackerel and Pollack, but equally effective when tipped with small slivers of bait for bottom-dwelling species.

• Standard 4-Hook String: A manageable length for both boat rods and shore casting outfits, reducing the risk of tangles during the cast or while landing fish.

Technical Specifications

Tactical Applications

The Tutti-Frutti trace is more than just a Mackerel feather; its a tactical tool:

• Mackerel & Pollack: Fish these with a sink and draw motion. The feathers and fish skin will pulsate in the water, mimicking the movement of live prey.

• Bottom Scratching: Add small strips of squid or mackerel skin to the hooks and fish them near the seabed. The added scent combined with the Day Glow green beads makes them deadly for Gurnard, Bream, and Whiting.

• Bass over Reefs: In clear water, the subtle flash of the fish skin on this rig can be a highly effective lure for schoolie Bass when retrieved at a medium pace.

• Deep Water Boat Jigging: The 1/0 hook is strong enough to handle Cod or Ling when fished over wrecks, especially when the fish are feeding on small pin-hooks or sandeels.

Gerrys Pro Tip: If you find the fish are shy-biting, try cutting the string in half to create two 2-hook rigs. This shorter length is much easier to cast on a lighter spinning rod and often results in a more natural presentation that can trick the wariest of Pollack!