About this piece
The Daiwa Shoreline Shiner Z Set Upper 97S-DR is a medium-sized sinking diver designed for targeting wary surface-layer sea bass (seabass) in shallow to mid-depth waters. Developed under the supervision of Masaya Onuma, its concept is to aggressively attack and catch pressured fish lurking in the middle layer. This long-lip minnow combines exceptional casting distance with reliable depth-holding ability.
Key features
- Slow-sinking design maintains a near-horizontal posture for reduced visibility
- Silent Weight Oscillate System and HGS (Hold Gravity System) for extreme casting range
- Aero Lip reduces air resistance during flight and dives to a maximum of 1.5 m
- Action shifts from tight wobbling roll to wide wobbling roll with increased retrieve speed
- Occasional automatic sideways glide (Plover Action) triggers reaction bites
- High depth-keeping performance allows slow, precise tracing just below the surface
Best for
- Shore and boat game targeting seabass in shallow waters
- Fishing clear, daytime conditions where fish are leader-shy
- Working depths from 80 cm to 1.5 m with controlled retrieve
- Pier and rock shore applications needing long casts and subsurface presentation
