SLIDE WIPER 55S Explanation

Jul 29, 20243 min read

Topwater sinking pencil. The 55mm size allows you to improve flight distance and control range. I think the flying distance is a few meters different compared to HAPPY RIDE55F. The side wings allow it to float, so it returns to the surface quickly after casting. This compensates for the difficulty of sinking, and in addition to this, the rear weight allows the butt to drop down, which can be expected to have a synergistic effect on floatability. It is possible to attack all ranges, but it is also possible to attack the bottom when it comes to chinus.

In the fall, you can make an appeal by swaying, creating a slightly unusual fall behavior (rolling and slight backsliding). This is an effective method when you are conscious of crustaceans or when their reaction to the water surface is weak. If you pay attention to the bite on the fall and the bite after the fall, you will be able to use it more widely.

In addition to the left and right dog walk response, you can conquer the surface. The difference from poppers is that they are sinking, so you can take action below the water's surface, and you can also bring them into bites by changing the action from chasing. Also, it is effective for Chinook to put it into the popper when it starts to rub. When reeling for free, it will roll if it encounters strong current resistance, but when retrieving slowly, it will not move and will only break the water surface. There are also changes depending on retrieve speed and rod action. The sinking lure genre for topwater plugs was not often used, but it has become an interesting lure with a long flight distance, easy return to the water surface, and a wide variety of action changes.

Relationship between fishing spot position and line angle to water surface

When fishing with Okappari, the action and operability differ depending on the angle to the water surface. Even with the same lure, if the foothold is high, the line will be at an angle, so it will jump out onto the water surface more easily, and if the foothold is low, the lure will sink into the water better. What I would like to pay particular attention to is the problem when taking actions in places with high scaffolding. If you jump out to the surface of the water, it will not only be difficult to appeal to the target, but it will also be difficult to hook. I think sinking lures are an effective option in such situations. If you use sinking, it will be difficult to jump out even when the line angle is high, and if you slow down the action speed, it will be easier to keep it in the water and make it easier to appeal. This can be one of the benefits of a topwater sinking pencil.