About this piece
The Daiwa Gekkabijin Shirasu J (Joint) 55S is a jointed sinking pencil designed for the shirasu (whitebait) and katakuchi ichi (anchovy) forage patterns that sly mebaru (rockfish) prefer. Its 3-joint body delivers a smooth, lifelike action that entices even heavily pressured fish to strike.
Key features
- 3-joint construction creates natural, subtle movement
- Weight chamber protrudes under belly for low center of gravity without sacrificing transparency
- Ultra-slim body remains stable despite jointed design
- Micro lip on lower jaw provides winding resistance and prevents surface breach at high speeds
- Standard equipped with Sakusas processed treble hooks size 14
Best for
- Targeting finicky mebaru (rockfish) in coastal and harbor areas
- Slow- to fast-retrieve presentations with variable speed control
- Clear-water situations where natural baitfish imitation is critical
