The Essential Maki Handmade Lures’ Jerkbait

1. Artisan-Crafted Realism That Triggers Instinctive Strikes

At Maki Handmade Lures, each bait is meticulously hand-finished by skilled artisans. Whether adorned with genuine mother-of-pearl or featuring exclusive HAKUSE process using real fish skin, these baits achieve a level of realism impossible in mass production. This authentic appearance eliminates bass hesitation, converting follows into decisive strikes.

What is HAKUSEI Finish?

HAKUSEI means ‘taxidermy’ in English. Taxidermy is a preservation technique used for creating animal specimens for academic research, display, and appreciation. Hakusei finish refers to the meticulous process of hand-applying real fish skin to the bait body.

The stunning beauty achieved through this process far surpasses that of mass-produced painted baits. The natural silver scales create a unique shimmer and texture, with delicate color gradations that will take your breath away. In sunlight, these baits become even more spectacular as the scales produce subtle shifts between silver and iridescent hues depending on the angle.

Beyond aesthetic beauty, Hakusei finish outperforms conventional painted baits functionally. Using real fish skin produces incredibly natural flash that artificial paint simply cannot replicate, effectively drawing in bass from a distance. This is particularly effective in clear water and bright sunlight conditions. Of course, when bass approach, the ultra-realistic appearance triggers strikes without hesitation.

2. Slow Retrieval Excellence: Mesmerizing Bass Around Cover

The premium balsa wood construction delivers unprecedented responsiveness that injection-molded baits simply can't match. These baits spring to life immediately upon hitting the water, producing tight rolls and wobbles even in short distances. This quick-starting action gives you a distinct advantage when targeting bass holding tight to cover, where triggering strikes in close quarters is crucial.

3. Three Specialized Series to Maximize Your Success

ST Series - The Essential MAKI’s Jerkbait

The flagship model embodying Maki's philosophy: "First astound with appearance, then excel with ease of use." This versatile jerkbait produces the perfect balanced action from fast to slow retrieves, making it ideal for straight reeling. Its moderate action mesmerizes bass without being too aggressive or too subtle. We highly recommend this as your first introduction to premium Maki Handmade Lures.

ST-60FBL [Brand New]

$169.99

HAKUSEI WAKASAGI - $169.99

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MD Series - Mid-depth Specialist

Building on the ST Series design, the MD features a more pronounced bent body profile, effectively targeting 5-6.5 foot depths. Like its ST counterpart, it maintains user-friendly characteristics while delivering strong appeal on straight retrieves.

ST-95FMD [Brand New]

$219.99

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AT Series - The Natural Finesse Model

Featuring a slimmer and thinner profile than the ST Series, the AT Series achieves more natural presentation through its tight rolling action and realistic flash. This design specializes in a more subtle approach. For those fishing clear water or highly pressured waters, this finesse jerkbait should be your top choice.

AT-95FBL [Brand New]

$219.99

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4. HAKUSEI Finish is Great as Display Pieces and Gifts for Fishing Friends

These Hakusei finish baits transcend mere fishing tools, representing items of exceptional value. As premium handcrafted baits by Japanese artisans, these masterpieces combine unmatched beauty and functionality that mass-produced items simply cannot achieve. While the natural flash from genuine fish skin proves devastating on the water, their visual appeal makes them equally suitable as display pieces. These baits, combining artisanal craftsmanship with natural beauty, are more than fishing tools - they're pieces of art. As gifts, their premium quality and unique character make lasting impressions.

5. About Maki Handmade Lures

Maki Handmade Lures has been crafting handmade baits since the early 2000s in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, about two hours from Tokyo. In this quiet, nature-surrounded environment, artisans carefully handcraft each bait, achieving quality and attention to detail impossible through mass production. They particularly excel at leveraging Japanese craftsmanship and extensive experience for meticulously calculated designs and finishes.

Maki Handmade Lures' artisans aim to deliver surprise and excitement to anglers. In their words, "We strive to create baits that first amaze visually while remaining easy for anyone to use. We want customers to experience that 'Wow!' moment of excitement when they first see and touch our baits." Indeed, our staff was breathless when first handling these baits.