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Descripción
Length: 45mm
Weight: 4.3g
Type: Slow sinking
Hook: Mebaru hook #12
The "Gun Ship" is a small minnow plug developed for saltwater light-game fishing, specifically targeting rockfish.
Equipped with a high-density tungsten internal weight, it boasts exceptional casting distance for its size.
Its fixed, low-center-of-gravity weight design maximizes stability and repetitive movement, delivering a highly responsive action that performs effectively across a wide speed range—from ultra-slow to high-speed retrieves.
Unlike many small plugs that offer vague resistance—leaving you wondering if the lure is actually moving—the "Gun Ship" provides a light, effortless feel while clearly transmitting the sensation of the body actively swaying.
It features a crisp "wobble-and-roll" action with a wide amplitude.
To enhance its clear, natural aesthetic, the internal structure has been streamlined, and the scale pattern typically found on the sides has been intentionally omitted.
The standard technique involves drifting or slow retrieving after the cast.
Incorporating "stop-and-pause" moments during the retrieve—allowing the lure to float upward—is also highly effective for triggering bites.
The concept is to assert its presence through vibrations and flashing during the retrieve, then create a "strike window" during the pause.
Even when retrieving the lure out of sight during night games, the "Gun Ship" transmits its movement so clearly that you can detect even the slightest changes in conditions.
Use the floating model when wind and waves are calm and fish are actively striking near the surface.
Switch to the slow-sinking model when there is some wind or wave action and the fish seem to be holding at a slightly deeper level.
Alternating between these types allows you to adapt to a wide range of conditions and improve your catch rate.