A pencil popper with a compact cup, designed for saury, mahi-mahi, and needlefish patterns. It excels in a flat-rolling action that grips the water while maintaining a clean release.
Its flat-sided body and carefully tuned weight balance deliver both straight-line stability and sharp quickness. Proven in real-world expeditions from Sotobo and the Goto Islands to international destinations, it has consistently landed trophy-class yellowtail (Hiramasa), GT, and bluefin tuna.
In recent years, it has demonstrated overwhelming performance on large bluefin tuna. The fine bubbles generated by the small-diameter cup, combined with a rolling action that minimizes forward travel, make it highly effective on pressured fish that would not respond to conventional poppers.
Furthermore, the revived colorways enhance the flashing effect of the rolling action by emphasizing the contrast between the back and belly, drawing fish in from a wide range.
Even with PE 8–10 line, it maintains a stable flight posture and delivers reliable castability, even against headwinds.
Specifications
Material: hard wood MADE IN JAPAN
Overall length: 220mm
Weight: 105g (Because it is a natural material, there will be an error in weight)
Recommended hooks: BKK 4/0, SPXH 5/0 (for singles, Diablo 11/0) - 9g ~ 11g
Split Ring: #9/0
Target fish: Kingfish, Bluefin Tuna, GT
HOW TO USE
Built to handle a wide range of retrieves, from fast-paced to slow-tempo actions. Start with the basics such as one-pitch jerks, short and long jerks. It also responds well to continuous subsurface jerking with steady reeling, or high-speed surface skipping retrieves—allowing you to adjust according to the activity level of the fish.
Please Note
・ Because it is made of wood, it will be damaged if it hits the edge of a boat or rocks and receives a strong impact.
・ Avoid storing in hot and humid places.
・ After use, wash with lukewarm water to remove salt, sand and grit