About this piece
The Daiwa Gekkabijin Chibiuo Shirasu 55mm is a natural-style slow-pen lure designed for targeting mebaru (rockfish) in saltwater. Its slender body mimics a juvenile shirasu (whitebait), and a built-in 0.2g brass nail sinker provides subtle weighting for a controlled wobbling fall.
Key features
- 55mm length, 1.5g standard weight with internal 0.2g brass nail sinker
- Body features a nail sinker hole at the tail for optional weight upgrade (up to ~1.8g)
- Equipped with one Sakusa treble hook size #12
- Recommended action: slow retrieve (1 second per reel turn) with 3-second pauses, imitating a weak baitfish
- Hook can be easily swapped using the belly-side clip (use pliers for safety)
Best for
- Saltwater light game targeting mebaru (rockfish)
- Slow, finesse presentations in calm inshore waters
- Fishing in low-light conditions or when fish are lethargic
