About this piece
The Smith Mebapen Mebaru is a dedicated topwater plug for targeting rockfish (mebaru), designed with a horizontal floating posture that is critical for natural drifts and subtle presentations. Its compact 45mm body weighs 3g, combining a cute appearance with functional features like an empennage tail and big eyes that enhance action and stability. This plug delivers exceptional casting distance for its size, with stable flight characteristics that reduce stress even in light winds.
Key features
- Horizontal floating posture ensures natural drift without spooking fish.
- Empennage tail acts as a horizontal wing for sharp sliding action on twitches.
- S-curve swimming action on straight retrieve, leaving a visible wake on the surface.
- Stable, stress-free flight performance for a lightweight topwater plug.
- Multiple retrieve methods: natural drift, twitch/shake, and slow steady retrieve.
Best for
- Night and day topwater fishing for rockfish (mebaru) in coastal and Seto Inland Sea areas.
- Anglers targeting finicky fish in calm conditions requiring a natural presentation.
- Scenarios where a subtle, horizontal floating lure is needed to match small baitfish and squid.
