About this piece
A dedicated topwater plug for catching rockfish (mebaru), the Smith Mebapen Mebaru is built around the critical requirement of a horizontal floating posture. Developed from the techniques of the Seto Inland Sea region, this compact hard bait excels in natural-drift presentations.
Key features
- Horizontal floating posture for natural drift without spooking fish
- Compact 45 mm body and 3 g weight matched to small squid and baitfish
- Empena tail fin acts as a horizontal wing during rod work for sharp side slides
- Stable, long-distance casting flight despite its light weight
- Versatile action from S-shaped swimming on a straight retrieve to quivering shakes
Best for
- Night and day game targeting rockfish (mebaru)
- Topwater plugging in coastal saltwater and bays
- Gentle drift fishing and active twitching retrieves
