Designed for Sea Bass, but equally suited to other top water predators, the Strong Assassin has a wide wobbling action. Featuring the Shimano JETBOOST moving weight technology for increased casting distance and improved accuracy, the 125 (25g) size has recorded casts of 70 metres, enabling this lure to be used when the fish are hanging back from the shore or boat. Using a regular constant retrieve the Strong Assassin FLASH BOOST has a wide rolling action, but an aggressive action can be added by using sharp jerks or a gliding action using long pulls of the rod tip. The floating and sinking versions both work well when paused, letting the FLASH BOOST technology to work its magic. Increased attraction is also added by using SCALEBOOST 3D holographic film which gives a remarkable life-like scale pattern. The sinking version of the Silent Assassin is the lure to turn to when the fish are lower in the water column.
• Available in the hugely popular 129mm, perfect for sea bass fi shing
• Equipped with AR-C system for increased casting distance and accuracy
• Floating design for fi shing the top layers and surface
Founded in the early 1920’s by Shozaburo Shimano,
Shimano started off as a company known for precision engineering. Today the company is regarded as one of the forerunners in product innovation and a leader in the industry.
Shimano prides itself on its ability to design and produce fishing tackle that features cutting edge technology such as High Efficiency Gearing (HEG), A-RB and TC4 Construction.
With more than 75 employees in the fishing tackle division in Irvine, California headquarters, Shimano American Corporation has a national sales force of 60 of the most seasoned professionals in the industry that have a passion for fishing.
With an eye towards the future, Shimano is heavily involved in youth development around the country and environmental and governmental affairs that help protect the land and sea.