About this piece
The Smith Soretsu 42S is a lipless sinking lure designed for precise depth control and an enticing gliding S-wave action. Its compact 42mm body weighs 3.8g and can be worked at depths from 20cm to 1m by counting down after the cast.
Key features
- Lipless body tuned for responsive, clear S-curve swimming action.
- Head stabilizer suppresses roll and produces stable S-waves.
- Head cup acts like a lip, enhancing depth-holding and resistance.
- Maintains near-horizontal posture across a wide range of retrieve speeds and line angles.
- Recommended retrieve speed: 30-40 cm/s (about 2 seconds per reel rotation with a 2000-size reel).
Best for
- Light saltwater game fishing targeting species like mebaru (rockfish) and similar.
- Shallow to mid-depth presentations where a subtle, drifting action is needed.
