Lure fishing is an exciting way of catching fish, and to fool our quarry into eating something that really doesn’t look much like their favourite food source (to our eyes at least) is quite an achievement. It is also incredibly addictive and a bit of initial success can soon see the afflicted angler carting around a mountain of spare lures, hoping that somewhere in that pile of boxes and bags will be that special artificial that will become ‘the one’.
Just some of the tried-and-tested lures in Shimano’s mind-boggling range include Ocea Pencil Baits for giant trevally, Butterfly Jigs for kingfish, Lucanus Jigs for snapper and other bottom dwellers, Spanyids for Spaniards, Egixile for squid, Mackerel Maulers for bluewater pelagics as well as river mouth jew, Stiffy Minnows and Twitch Baits for bream, Waxwings for all manner of pelagics… and not forgetting the legendary Squidgy soft plastics, suitable for just about everything that swims!
Then there’s the Lure Project, which is a joint Australian/Japanese enterprise where specialised Vibes, Deep Crank and Finesse Crank minnows have been developed to cater for the finesse fishing market. The Lure Project is also linked to a series of specialised rods, designed by Ian Miller, to fish these custom lures to their optimum.
Lures
Waxwing
The Waxwing lure is the latest innovation in lure fishing. The series comes in nine colours and three sizes suited for a whole range of Australia species. The unique design of the Waxwing requires very little work from the anglers to catch fish, Simply cast out and wind and let the lure do the rest.
Ocea Pencil Baits
The Ocea Pencil stick bait is a premium Japanese constructed top water lure. The range features two sizes and five colours suitable for all large blue water species.
Butterfly Jigs
The new Shimano Butterfly Jigs have revolutionary shapes that turn traditional tough jigging work into easier, more manageable system if fishing metal jigs.
The range of sizes and shapes give you the option to gear up to heavier tackle or get sensitive and have fun with lighter tackle.
The range of sizes and shapes give you the option to gear up to heavier tackle or get sensitive and have fun with lighter tackle.
Lucanus Jigs
The Lucanus Jig System from Shimano is an exciting new approach to catching fish. Fish are literally hooking themselves - using a technique that can be very slow in method but very hot on action!
Lucanus Replacement Hooks
Need to replace your skirts, trailers or hooks? Replacement has never been so easy ? simply slide out the solid ring and loop on any attachment you need. Replacement hooks feature 80lb Dyneema assist complete with quality Owner solid ring and hooks. Twin hook design provides higher hook-up ratio.
Lucanus Replacement Skirts/Trailers
Silicon skirts and trailers for easy changing if a toothy fish messes up your skirt
Lure Project Vibe
The new Shimano Lure Project Metal Vibe is straight out of the Japanese domestic range and is as you would think, of the highest quality and performance.
Lure Project Deep Crank
The Shimano Lure Project Deep Crank is born from a joint venture of Japanese technology and Aussie anglers needs, twitch it or slow roll it the Deep Crank does it all.
Lure Project Finesse Crank
The Shimano Finesse Crank Bait dives to a depth of two to three feet, is available in a 3.7cm size and eight colours
Medium Minnow
The Lure Project Medium minnow is a suspending lure that comes in 0.5cm size and is available in eight colours.
Sinking Minnow
The Shimano Lure Project Sinking Minnow comes in 0.5cm sizes, is fitted with Owner components and is available in eight colours.
Egi
For years, Shimano’s Egi systems have been synonymous with Japanese anglers as the pinnacle of Egi fishing. Shimano is pleased to be delivering some of the most significant Egi advancements into the hands of Australian anglers, Shimano’s Egi System will not only catch you more squid but will make your squid fishing even more enjoyable.