Cedar plugs are one of the oldest and most basic lures for
tuna fishing. They come in several lengths, weights and
materials. The original lures were obviously made from cedar
and came unpainted or "natural" as well as a few basic colors.
Modern versions come in every color imaginable. Essential
colors seem to be natural, red/white, blue/white and all
black. Cedar plugs are rigged as single lures or in sets of 3.
Lures are spaced 12-18" apart, and the 3rd lure is best
separated from the first 2 lures by a greater spacing -
18-24". A 8/0 -10/0 needle eye hook is used to arm the 3rd
lure. Loosely crimp a standard crimp with a bead above it
behind each of the first 2 lures, to position them on the
leader. Most anglers rig them on #100-200 lb test, #150 being
the most popular size.
Variations include adding a standard squid skirt over the
plugs, which gives a typical squid daisy chain a somewhat
different action.
