Floating Lure SMITH CHERRY BLOOD MD 90 - 9 cm

Product highlights

The SMITH Cherry Blood MD is a hard-bodied lure for predatory fish designed in Japan to offer high casting precision and an extremely effective swim, both in rivers and still waters. Thanks to its mass-transfer system and refined aerodynamics, it flies easily long distances with a stable trajectory that allows accurate targeting of banks, current seams and cluttered spots.

In the water, the Cherry Blood MD stands out for a tight swimming action combined with a pronounced rolling. This roll highlights its flanks and reinforces what the Japanese designers call the “movement by color”: with every crank turn, the contrasts of the finishes shimmer and alternate, generating irresistible visual flashes for predators. This natural animation works particularly well on educated fish that have already seen many lures pass by.

Another major asset is that this minnow lure holds the current remarkably well. Whether you fish fast rivers or wind-driven choppy areas, it stays on line and maintains its tight action without losing form. This stability allows working it both with steady retrieves and with more aggressive animations using twitches and pauses to trigger sudden strikes from predators.

Technical specifications

• Hard minnow-type lure specially designed for freshwater predator fishing.
• Internal mass-transfer system to optimize casting distance and accuracy, even in windy conditions.
• Refined aerodynamics for a stable trajectory as soon as it leaves the reel and for easy handling.
• Tight action with marked rolling, ideal for imitating a fleeing baitfish and creating attractive visual flashes.
• Japanese concept of “movement by color”: the finishes are designed to work light and contrast with every movement.
• Excellent stability in current, suited to fast rivers as well as counter-current zones and holes.
• Factory-equipped with sharp, durable treble hooks offering a good compromise between hold and penetration.
• Available in several color variations to suit light conditions, water turbidity and fish preferences.

Advantages and key strengths

The SMITH Cherry Blood MD was designed to meet the expectations of technical anglers while remaining accessible to beginners. Its swim sets up immediately without adjustment, allowing you to take it out of the box and fish effectively from the first casts. Its ability to hold the current makes it a go-to ally for river fishing, on fish positioned in strong seams, current heads or turbulent zones.

Its pronounced rolling gives it strong visual attractivity. Predators spot the flashes generated by the lure's flanks from a distance, enabling rapid coverage of water while targeting active fish. The “movement by color” helps bypass the wariness of fish accustomed to classic presentations by offering a subtle alternation of shadows and reflections.

This hard lure for trout, perch and other predators is also appreciated for its versatility. It is used on a steady retrieve for simple and effective prospecting, but also responds very well to more sophisticated animations: sharp pulls, marked pauses, and speed variations. This flexibility allows adaptation to fish behavior throughout the day, from morning bites to evening sessions.

Finally, Japanese build quality guarantees careful finishing and high durability. The rigid body, realistic eyes, detailed finishes and sturdy rigging deliver a coherent package designed to withstand many fishing sessions, including on powerful, fighting fish.

Usage tips

To get the most from your SMITH Cherry Blood MD, start with a moderate-speed steady retrieve, rod low, to feel its tight action and vibration. Once this base is established, gradually introduce small wrist twitches and short pauses. These rhythm changes imitate a panicked or injured baitfish and often trigger strikes from following fish.

In rivers, position yourself to present the lure slightly three-quarters downstream or upstream, depending on the layout. Casting upstream and letting the current work the lure lets you fully exploit its ability to hold the seam. In calmer waters or still waters, vary retrieve speeds to find the tempo that convinces the fish, focusing on breaks, snags and deeper edges.

This hard-bodied predator lure performs excellently with simple rigs: a leader suited to the target species and a quality snap swivel are sufficient. Use a responsive rod to better feel the swim and sometimes very subtle bites, especially in cold water or on wary fish.

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FAQ

Question 1: Which species is this lure particularly suited for?

Answer: The Cherry Blood MD is ideal for targeting a wide variety of freshwater predators, notably trout, perch and other similarly sized predators, while remaining relevant for more powerful fish depending on conditions.

Question 2: Is this lure suitable for beginner anglers?

Answer: Yes, its swim is easily obtained with a steady retrieve, making it accessible to beginners while offering enough finesse to satisfy experienced anglers who wish to employ more technical animations.

Question 3: In what types of environments should I use the Cherry Blood MD?

Answer: This hard-bodied predator lure excels in rivers thanks to its exemplary current-holding ability, but it remains very effective in canals and still waters, where its tight action and pronounced rolling allow efficient prospecting of different water layers.