Hiroshima Customs

8" Surface Raider

$190

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Description

Similar to the 8" Hirocaine this bait was designed to be thrown in the heavy winds on the Ca Delta and Clear Lake. This bait has a big profile and mimics a wounded crappie. The wake bait version sits a bit higher than the Hirocaine and has less shoulder roll but still throws a good wake.The low floater and suspenders I made to work over the dying fall grass and around docks and in my opinion will be a different look as you can pause them over key areas with very little rise. The slow and medium sinkers can be fished in the depths that traditional crank baits cannot reach depending on line size and make up. The bait comes with equipped with 1/0 and #1 Decoy quad XS-21's to gain maximum hook points per square inch. You can play around with hook size and extra rings for more/less sink when working shallower weedy flats or for fish that may crash the bait to stun it. Weight 5.5 oz Size 8"

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

5.5 oz (156 g)

Length

8 in (203 mm)

Sink Rate

variable

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Running Depth

0+ ft

Action

waking, rolling, and variable sink with a wounded-bait profile

Conditions

clear water, dirty water, low light, vegetation, open water

Field Notes

Designed for big-profile presentations in wind, around docks, and over dying fall grass. The wake bait version rides high and can be burned or waked on the surface, while the low floater, suspending, and sinker versions let you pause or work deeper water where traditional crankbaits won’t reach. Best when fish are keyed on a wounded crappie profile and you want a slower, more deliberate retrieve or a stop-and-go cadence.

Pros

  • Big profile for drawing reaction strikes
  • Multiple sink rates for different depths and cover
  • Can be waked, paused, or worked deeper

Cons

  • Large and heavy bait requires stout gear
  • Pricey compared with standard hard baits
  • May be overkill for small-water or finesse situations

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