About this piece
The Shoreline Shiner Z Vertis 80S is a micro sinking minnow from Daiwa, downsized from the 97S model to meet angler demand for a compact bait. It delivers class-leading casting distance while enabling slow retrieve traces around 1 m depth, ideal for targeting micro forage such as young ayu and mysid shrimp in tidal estuaries.
Key features
- Sinking-specific lip design for enhanced distance and slow retrieve at 0.3–0.8 m depth
- Silent Weight Oscillate System with a tungsten weight wire that shifts fully to the rear on the cast
- Hold Gravity System (HGS) secures the main weight forward after splashdown for stable swimming
- Weighs 11.8 g and measures 80 mm with #6 treble hooks
- Tested to reach 59 m in internal casting distance tests
Best for
- Estuary fishing for seabass in inner bay areas
- Matching micro bait hatches like young ayu and mysid shrimp
- Slow to moderate retrieves and drift fishing in rivers where stability is critical
