About this piece
The Apia Gem 4.5g is a compact sinking plug designed for the specialized technique of 'chinu' fishing (black bream). Developed from the maker's expertise in mussel and crab drop-shot methods, this lure achieves stable falling posture and natural swimming action in currents, combining vertical and horizontal presentations effectively.
Key features
- Sinking hard-body plug weighing 4.5g and measuring 55mm
- Equipped with two #12 treble hooks for solid hooksets
- Engineered for stable fall posture without spinning, mimicking natural prey
- Designed to draw strikes during both retrieve and fall after jerks
- Covers long horizontal distances on the 'techtro' slow retrieve for effective search
Best for
- Saltwater black bream (chinu) fishing in harbors and rocky areas
- Drop-shot and slow-retrieve presentations (techtro technique)
- Fishing in currents or structured areas where natural prey imitation is critical
