About this piece
The Daiwa Gekkabijin Brakin'g Beam is a soft plastic worm designed for light saltwater game fishing, targeting species like aji (horse mackerel) and mebaru (rockfish). Its unique head arms create strong braking action in the water, mimicking the drifting motion of plankton to trigger strikes even in subtle currents.
Key features
- Head-mounted arms generate strong braking force for natural plankton-like drift
- Allows use of heavier jigheads for increased casting distance without sacrificing slow presentation
- Made from elastomer material for soft, lifelike action
- Developed under the supervision of tester Takeshi Watanabe
- Part of the long-running Gekkabijin series, refined since 2005
Best for
- Light saltwater fishing for aji and mebaru
- Plankton pattern presentations in tidal currents
- Slow, finesse approaches with heavier jigheads