About this piece
The Apia Hydro Upper 55S is a sinking minnow designed for light game fishing targeting species like rockfish (Mebaru) and black sea bream (Kurodai), as well as micro-bait-pattern sea bass. Its patented rising-body design lifts the bait when retrieved, allowing aggressive approaches near weed edges and rubbly bottoms.
Key features
- Sinking minnow with a slow rising retrieve design
- Generates a teaser surface wake to attract fish-eaters
- Gentle roll action on a slow fall to trigger bites
- Weighs 5.5 g and measures 55 mm in length
Best for
- Light game fishing for Mebaru, Kurodai, and sea bass
- Micro-bait patterns in open surface waters
- Fishing around weed beds and rocky shorelines
