Easy-to-Use Hard Bait for the Pikupiku Technique

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1. The Challenge of the Pikupiku Technique: Background of Pikupiku Development

The Pikupiku ("Pikupiku" refers to the "gentle quivering" of a lure to mimic a dying fish) is a finesse technique that floats the lure on the water's surface to mimic a dying baitfish. It aims to create subtle ripples at a single point while minimizing the lure's travel distance and keeping the line out of the water as much as possible. Traditionally, this technique required using lightweight soft-plastic, demanding high skill levels in rig setup, casting, and manipulation.
To make the Pikupiku technique accessible to everyone, Jackall developed the Pikupiku series.

2. Pikupiku is Easier with Hard baits

To make the Pikupiku technique easily manageable even for beginners, Jackall adopted the strategy of using hard-bodied lures. This eliminates the need for rigging like with traditional soft plastics, ensures weight for casting distance, and, most importantly, increases water resistance due to the hard bait's design. This makes it harder for the lure to come towards the angler too quickly when the rod is shaken. Compared to traditional soft plastics, hard-bodied lures can more easily mimic the convulsions of a dying baitfish at a single point.

3. Using Two Different Sizes for Versatility

The Pikupiku is available in two sizes, 65 and 78. Generally, it's advisable to choose the size based on the match-the-bait strategy or the intensity of the ripples you want to create.

4. The Best Season is After the Spawn

Pikupiku is always effective for targeting weakened fish near the surface, but the notably best season is from May through the end of June, during the post-spawn period. Bass that have just finished spawning are too tired to dive deep and tend to float near the surface. Additionally, because they have less energy, they are more likely to prey on smaller, easier-to-catch fish. Therefore, the Pikupiku, capable of mimicking a weak and natural bait at the surface, perfectly matches the bait during this time.

5. Increase Your Catch by Alternating with Nagisa

While Pikupiku excels as a lure for attracting bass at a single point with its feeble vibrations, it can be challenging to get the attention of bass further away. Therefore, in situations where "you know bass are preying on weakened baitfish near the surface but are unsure of their exact location," it's advisable to choose Nagisa over Pikupiku. Originally, Pikupiku was deemed perfect for complementing the i-motion technique, and when Jackall developed Pikupiku, it was also intended to support the i-motion bait, Nagisa. Start with Nagisa to search and if you observe bass chasing, switch to Pikupiku. This strategy is sure to increase your chances of capturing bass near the surface.

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