Hard Lure for Mid-Strolling, Effective in Low Light and Murky Conditions
1. Catch Unnoticed Bass with Soft-Plastic Mid-Strolling
Mid-strolling is a technique where a soft-plastic bait is rigged on a jig head to swim through the mid-water layer. By manipulating the rod, you can make the soft-plastic roll, producing a flashing effect that attracts bass. However, while soft-plastics are highly effective at enticing bites, they sometimes lack in their ability to attract attention due to their inherent properties.
Therefore, it is crucial to accurately present soft-plastics near bass. Many anglers find it challenging to achieve results when trying mid-strolling for the first time. To address this issue, Imakatsu has developed the "iRoller," a hard lure that can alert bass at a greater distance, even when mid-strolling.
2. Simple Casts Yield Effective Mid-Strolling in Murky or Low-Light Conditions
The iRoller is a lure designed not to shake its head from side to side but to roll its body like a soft-plastic during mid-strolling. The key feature is the blade at the tail. By simply casting and retrieving at a dead-slow to medium pace, the blade directly connected to the eye deflects water, producing high-pitch rolls and flashing reminiscent of soft-plastic mid-strolling.
Moreover, at medium retrieve speeds, the tail blade makes contact with the body side, creating a distinct clicking cracker sound. This feature is particularly effective in murky water and low light conditions, making it easier for bass to notice the lure.
3. Attract with Mid-Strolling Action, Hook with Shimmy Fall and Dart Movements
The iRoller distinguishes itself from the typical soft-plastic mid-strolling by not just relying on rolling actions to entice. It is also designed to respond to rod manipulations with dart actions or to simulate a shimmy fall, where it rolls as it sinks during the fall. After attracting bass with sound and flashing effects, you can either induce a reaction bite by darting the iRoller or mimic a wounded baitfish performing a shimmy fall towards the bottom. This versatile approach will likely lead to more bass encounters.
4.Adapt to Conditions: Alternating Between Soft-Plastic Mid-Strolling and Other Techniques
Compared to soft-plastic mid-strolling, the iRoller can generate sound and vibrations, making it more effective at attracting and drawing in fish. However, once fish are attracted, securing a bite can be more challenging with the iRoller than with soft-plastics. Therefore, in high-pressure situations, such as clear water where bass are concentrated in the mid-water layer, incorporating soft lures can expand your strategic options. By adapting your approach based on the day's conditions—whether to draw at a distance or to entice bites—you can increase your chances of catching more bass.
Recommended Soft-Plastics for Mid-Strolling
- Condition: Brand New
- Length: 70 mm (2.8 inch)
- Weight: 5.3 g (0.2 oz.)
(*depend on country as below)
– Middle East : 9 working days*
– Oceania : 3 to 6 working days*
– Asia 1 to 6 working days*
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