About this piece
The Smith Side Thruster is a metal jig designed for effortless curve-slide action, where the jig moves laterally on the fall. Its shape allows anglers to easily produce a horizontal sliding motion that is particularly appealing to amberjack and similar predatory fish.
Key features
- Weighs 150g for deep or current-influenced waters.
- Engineered for easy curve-slide action without special rod work.
- Attractive horizontal glide motion triggers strikes from cautious fish.
Best for
- Slow-pitch or fast-pitch jigging for amberjack (hiramasa).
- Offshore waters with moderate to strong current.
- Anglers seeking a metal jig with built-in sideways action.