Bite Science Descent Trolling Lures

The Bite Science Descent is ideal for offshore anglers targeting tuna, Spanish mackerel, wahoo and other hard-hitting pelagic and game species. It is particularly well suited to anglers getting into offshore or game fishing who want a capable extra deep-diving trolling lure without having to spend $50–$60 or more on a single lure.

At $24.95 for the 165S and $34.95 for the 200S, Descent is also an attractive option for experienced anglers who may already own more expensive trolling lures but want affordable backup lures or additional colours and sizes in their spread. Descent is designed to prove that anglers do not need to spend $60 on a trolling lure to effectively target quality offshore fish.

Extra Deep-Diving Design    

The Bite Science Descent is purpose-built for anglers who need to get their trolling lure down to fish holding well below the surface. The Descent 165S dives to 30ft, while the larger Descent 200S reaches depths of up to 40ft, allowing anglers to target tuna, Spanish mackerel, wahoo and other pelagic predators holding deeper in the water column rather than concentrating only on surface-feeding fish.

Strong Swimming Action    

The Descent is designed to dive hard and swim strongly when trolled, maintaining an active baitfish presentation while reaching the deeper parts of the water column where predatory fish may be holding. Its ability to operate across a 3–12 knot trolling range gives anglers the flexibility to adjust boat speed and presentation to suit the conditions and target species.

Heavy-Duty Through-Wire Construction    

A heavy-duty internal through-wire construction provides a continuous structural connection through the lure, helping the Descent withstand the heavy loads and aggressive strikes associated with offshore trolling for powerful pelagic species.

Premium Hardware    

The Descent is fitted with heavy-duty hardware selected to suit demanding offshore trolling applications. Strong connections are particularly important when targeting tuna, mackerel, wahoo and other powerful pelagics where lure hardware can be subjected to significant loads during the strike and fight.

Heavy-Duty Hook Configurations    

The Descent 165S is fitted with two 3/0 4X strong treble hooks, providing effective hook coverage for its smaller 165mm profile. The larger Descent 200S steps up significantly in hardware with twin 11/0 5X strong inline single hooks, providing a heavy-duty hook configuration suited to the larger lure and the powerful offshore species it is designed to target.

Two Sizes for Different Offshore Applications    

The Descent is available in 165mm/91g and 200mm/167g models. The 165S provides a smaller profile for general offshore trolling and situations where predators are feeding on smaller bait, while the larger and heavier 200S provides a substantial presentation and heavy-duty hardware for targeting larger offshore predators.

3–12 Knot Trolling Speed Range    

The Descent is designed to be trolled from 3–12 knots, providing anglers with a broad operating range to suit different target species, trolling spreads and fishing situations. It can be worked at slower trolling speeds when required or pushed up to 12 knots when covering water and targeting fast-moving offshore predators.

How deep does the Bite Science Descent dive?    

The Descent 165S is designed to dive to 30ft, while the larger Descent 200S can reach depths of up to 40ft. The two diving depths give anglers the ability to select a lure based on how deep they want to present their trolling lure and where fish are holding in the water column.

How fast can I troll the Descent?    

Both Descent models are designed to operate across a broad trolling speed range of 3–12 knots. This gives anglers the flexibility to adjust their trolling speed to suit their target species, fishing conditions and overall trolling spread while maintaining the ability to fish the Descent deep in the water column.

How should I fish the Descent?    

The Descent is designed specifically for trolling from a boat. Its extra deep-diving design allows it to dive hard and swim below the surface, making it ideal for targeting pelagic predators holding deeper in the water column rather than only targeting fish feeding near the surface.