This lure produces only subtle actions that gently sway the water flow during a steady retrieve. Designed primarily for the autumn Sayori (Japanese halfbeak) pattern, it is also highly effective in selective conditions where seabass are feeding on micro bait.
In such cases, the recommended method is a simple steady retrieve, allowing the lure to glide smoothly through the water. With its shallow diving range, this surface minnow is essential for targeting seabass in shallow areas during low tide. However, when upgrading the hook size for a sinking tune, it demonstrates exceptional strike-inducing power.
This lure is particularly effective for summer seabass with low feeding activity and in high-pressure fishing areas, where its unique characteristics truly shine.
Effective Against Wary Seabass!
Slim Floating Minnow "H-bait"
In seabass fishing, targeting fish at long casting distances is often effective, but sooner or later, they become more cautious. The next wave of seabass will be even more wary, making a refined approach necessary. This is where the H-bait comes into play.
Designed with a slim silhouette and controlled movements, the H-bait replicates the delicate movements of weakened baitfish. The subtle bulge at the rear of the lure creates water disturbances that mimic natural tail movements. This makes it particularly effective for picky seabass that prefer slim baitfish.
Key Features
Special Floating Design
Designed to subtly break the water surface, making it highly attractive and easier for fish to bite.
Vertical Floating Posture
More resistant to currents and allows for flexible action switching.
ON Mode
By lightly twitching the rod tip, the lure produces a delicate floating roll action.
OFF Mode
When simply reeled in, it remains nearly motionless by design.
Tail-End Design
The slightly bulged rear of the lure recreates the natural water flow and tail-generated ripples, enhancing realism and attraction.
Wide Bait Pattern Compatibility
Suitable for imitating a variety of baitfish, including sardines, mackerel, herring, and even falling insects, adapting to different feeding patterns.
Concept
When targeting seabass that feed on sardines in shallow waters (above 50cm depth), a lure that operates effectively at a shallow running range and allows slow retrieval is necessary—making a floating design an essential requirement. The H-bait is one of the few lures that can replicate the unique movement of sardines while meeting these conditions.
Its fine-tuned action and distinctive wave-like movement create natural bait-like vibrations, making it highly effective even against wary seabass that typically ignore standard lures. In high-pressure fishing areas, such as steep cliffs where seabass are more alert, the H-bait provides a silent yet effective approach, ensuring a steady strike rate.
Design Features
Streamlined Silhouette
Inspired by the hydrodynamic shape of slim fish, the H-bait focuses on how tail movement creates variations in water flow.
The slightly raised tail section generates subtle ripples during retrieval, closely mimicking the natural motion of a real fish’s tail.
Lip Design
The slightly downward-angled lip allows for optimal water resistance while still maintaining ease of control, despite the lure's slim profile.
The specific lip angle helps moderate the lure’s action during retrieval, preventing excessive movement and realistically imitating the behavior of fatigued baitfish.
Compared to traditional “LIP” designs, the H-bait maintains a steady motion with minimal amplitude, resembling the characteristics of a clutch bait or a slow-rolling crank minnow.
Fixed Weight System
The placement of fixed weights in the front and rear ensures a stable, balanced posture, preventing excessive tilting.
This system allows for natural movement during retrieval, avoiding unnecessary shifts caused by weight transfer.
Additionally, this weight distribution enhances flight stability, making it easier to cast long distances without deviating from the target.
This precise control allows anglers to approach difficult fishing spots, such as steep cliffs, with greater accuracy, increasing the chances of a successful catch.
