About this piece
The Smith Gunship SS 36mm is a compact slow-sinking minnow plug designed for saltwater light game fishing, targeting species like sea bass (mejaru) and horse mackerel (aji). Its body shape mimics small squid, with a high-density tungsten internal weight system that provides exceptional casting distance and a low center of gravity for stable, responsive action from ultra-slow to high-speed retrieves. The offset lip and realistic eye detail enhance its natural baitfish appearance.
Key features
- High-density tungsten internal weight for superior casting distance.
- Slow-sinking type for subsurface presentations.
- Offset lip designed to imitate squid tentacles.
- Realistic large eye and baitfish-like body shape.
- Fixed low-center-of-gravity weight for stable action across speeds.
Best for
- Saltwater light game fishing for mejaru (black rockfish) and aji (horse mackerel).
- Shallow to mid-depth surface layer presentations.
- Slow to moderate retrieves in clear or clear-glitter water conditions.
