About this piece
Valleyhill Sleeker 40S is a sinking pencil bait designed by Yuki Ono, engineered to dominate middle to bottom ranges with smooth, tight S-slant slalom action. The hook and weight balance maintains depth in currents and deep water, while the rise-on-retrieve mimics bait escaping toward the surface.
Key features
- S-slant slalom action with smooth, tight wobble
- Weight balance optimised for depth-keeping in current and deep water
- 40mm length, 3.6g weight for light-game casting
- Equipped with #1 split ring and #12 hooks
- Rises while slaloming on retrieve to imitate fleeing prey
Best for
- Light game fishing for mebaru (rockfish) and other nearshore species
- Mid to bottom range presentations in saltwater or brackish conditions
- Slow, controlled retrieves in current or tidal flow
