About this piece
The Daiwa Gekkabijin Sword Beam is a vertically flat-bodied soft plastic bait designed for targeting large mebaru (black rockfish). At 2.2 inches, it combines a straight-swimming, stable retrieve with a sharp, crisp dart action when twitched, features made possible by the slightly firm material.
Key features
- Vertically flat, compact body derived from the 1.7-inch Sword Beam for enhanced straight-line swimming stability
- Firm material creates contrast between subtle straight retrieve and aggressive darting action
- Sword tail pushes water strongly when action is applied, triggering reaction bites
- Thinner profile reduces unwanted vibration during steady retrieve, effective for finicky mebaru
- 2.2-inch size balances casting distance and presence for wary larger fish
Best for
- Soft-plastic lure fishing for mebaru (black rockfish) in coastal and rocky shore environments
- Finesse presentations requiring subtle straight retrieve or sharp darting action
- Fishing pressured or wary larger mebaru with a compact, natural-looking profile
