About this piece
The Smith Nearch is a compact, blade-equipped jig designed for trout fishing in mountain streams and managed fishing areas. The 3g model's blade is downsized and carefully balanced against the body weight for optimal performance.
Key features
- Downsized blade for balanced body-to-blade proportions
- Thin blade design ensures smooth rotation even at slow retrieval
- Produces high flashing effect to attract trout
- Short 4.8cm overall length (2.3cm body) allows casting in shallow areas
- Equipped with Gamakatsu single hook size 53#8
Best for
- Trout fishing in mountain streams (keiryu) and stocked ponds (area)
- Shallow water where standard lures cannot be used effectively
- Scenarios requiring slow retrieval with steady blade rotation