About this piece
The Big Backer Riser 012SL is a heavy-weight, long-cast topwater lure designed for shore casting to seabass and pelagic species. Its slim baitfish silhouette and 31.2g weight deliver exceptional casting distance, reaching offshore boils previously out of range. The Riser lip brings the lure quickly to the surface upon retrieve, triggering explosive strikes with an immediate fleeing baitfish action.
Key features
- Heavy 31.2g weight and slim profile for extreme casting distance
- Riser lip design provides instant surface action and fast response
- Imitates panicked baitfish on the surface to trigger feeding bites
- Recommended fast retrieve for pelagic species to maintain attention
- Slim silhouette precisely matches sardine and halfbeak baitfish
- Pre-rigged with #2 hooks for reliable hooksets
Best for
- Shore casting for seabass, yellowtail, and amberjack
- Long-distance topwater presentations in open water
- Calm to moderate conditions where surface action excels
- Aggressive fast-retrieve techniques to provoke reaction strikes
