About this piece
The Shimano Exsence Strong Assassin 125F Flash Boost is a floating minnow-style hard lure designed for large seabass, flathead, and coastal pelagics. Its thick-walled body and through-wire construction provide the durability needed to handle trophy fish in tough saltwater environments.
Key features
- 125mm length, 25g weight with a wide wobbling roll action
- Flash Boost internal flashing system activates even during slow drifts
- Jet Boost weight transfer system for exceptional casting distance (67m)
- Through-wire and thick-wall body for strength against large fish
- Bites water well on the retrieve, transmitting current conditions to the angler
Best for
- Surf and rocky shore fishing for large seabass (ranker class)
- Targeting flathead (hirasuzuki) and coastal yellowtail/amberjack
- Long-distance casting to distant rips, bird schools, and tide lines
- Drift fishing with slow retrieves where flashing attraction is key
