Lure Overview
RESIN SLICER, crafted from durable resin, this 43-gram (1.52-ounce) RESIN SLICER is a versatile and effective tool designed specifically for targeting tuna and other fast-moving pelagic fish. Measuring 4 3/4 inches (120.65 mm), it boasts a slick, streamlined profile that mimics small baitfish. The design provides excellent versatility, allowing anglers to work it with various techniques to match the feeding behavior of target species. Whether casting, trolling, or jigging, this lure delivers reliable performance in offshore environments.
Target Species
- Primary Targets: Tuna species (yellowfin, bluefin, albacore, and skipjack).
- Additional Pelagics: Mahi-mahi, wahoo, bonito, and kingfish.
- Other Predators: Smaller amberjack, jack crevalle, and similar saltwater game fish.
Key Features
- Sleek and Streamlined Design: The slender profile ensures realistic movement, closely mimicking small baitfish.
- Durable Resin Build: Crafted from high-quality resin to withstand repeated strikes and aggressive predators.
- Lifelike Action: Designed for dynamic swimming patterns, whether retrieved quickly or worked slowly.
- Enhanced Casting Distance: The weight and profile enable long, accurate casts to reach feeding fish.
- Color Variations: will be available in natural and reflective finishes, including silver, blue, green, and translucent shades, to match local baitfish.
Specifications
- Weight: 43 grams (1.52 ounces)
- Length: 4 3/4 inches (120.65 mm)
- Material: High-strength resin for durability and optimal hydrodynamics.
- Hook Compatibility: Designed for heavy-duty treble hooks size 2/0 single hooks size 3/0-4/0-5/0 BKK or recommended, VMC in line hook wide gap-X STRONG-FORGED for striped bass and other small game fish.
- Action: Creates a lifelike wobble and flash, effective in various retrieval speeds and techniques.
Optimal Conditions
- Water Depth: Best suited for surface to midwater depths where tuna and pelagic fish feed.
- Water Type: Performs well in offshore and inshore saltwater environments, including clear or slightly turbid conditions.
- Time of Year: Most effective during tuna feeding seasons or whenever pelagic fish are actively hunting baitfish.
Fishing Techniques
- Fast Retrieve: Simulate a fleeing baitfish to entice fast-moving predators like tuna and mahi-mahi.
- Jigging: Drop the lure to midwater levels and use sharp, erratic jerks to provoke strikes, the lure flutters on the drop, often triggering a strike before you even start working the Resin Blade.
- Casting Near Feeding Frenzies: Cast into bait balls or near surface activity for maximum effectiveness.
- Stop-and-Go Retrieve: Mimic a struggling or injured baitfish by alternating bursts of speed with brief pauses.
- Sweep and Stop: Cast the lure and retrieve at a fast or moderate pace. Sweep the rod, then stop and let the lure drop for a second. It will flutter on the descent, shimmering as the light reflects through the clear resin and foil. This creates a flashing effect, mimicking a baitfish in distress. Repeat the process to entice strikes.
Details
The RESIN SLICER 43-gram resin lure combines functionality, durability, and realism into one sleek package. The design is perfect for offshore and inshore anglers targeting tuna and other aggressive pelagic predators. Its smaller profile and weight make it suitable for finesse presentations, yet it’s tough enough to handle hard strikes and prolonged battles.
Whether you’re chasing tuna busting on the surface or mahi-mahi in open water, this lure’s versatility ensures it earns a permanent spot in your Arsenal tackle box.