About this piece
The Smith Gunship 36F is a compact minnow plug designed for saltwater light game fishing, primarily targeting rockfish (mebaru). Its slightly fat body is shaped to imitate a young squid, with an offset lip to represent the tentacles and oversized eyes for a realistic baitfish appearance.
Key features
- Slow-floating design with a sharp, wide wobbling roll action
- High-density tungsten internal weight for exceptional casting distance in a small plug
- Low-center-of-gravity fixed weight enhances stability and repeatable action across all retrieve speeds
- Light, tactile feedback clearly communicates the body vibration through the line
Best for
- Saltwater light game targeting mebaru (rockfish) and similar species
- Shallow surface-layer presentations in estuaries, harbors, and rocky shorelines
- Slow to moderate retrieves that emphasize the wide rolling action
