About this piece
The Apia Gem 4.5G is a compact sinking plug (55mm, 4.5g) designed for saltwater rockfishing (chinu/black sea bream) using vertical and horizontal presentations. Its development draws on traditional drop-shot methods with mussels and crustaceans, ensuring stable fall posture without spinning and balanced swimming action in currents.
Key features
- Sinking type plug weighing 4.5g and measuring 55mm.
- Features two #12 treble hooks for secure hooksets.
- Engineered for stable fall posture to prevent rotation during descent.
- Combines vertical drop with horizontal jerk-and-fall action.
- Color #4 Igaiburakku (mussel black) mimics natural prey.
Best for
- Rockfish or black sea bream (chinu) fishing in saltwater.
- Drop-shotting and swim-jerk presentations in current.
- Shallow to mid-depth inshore environments.
