Floating Lure SMITH HALUCA 145 F - 14.5 cm

Product highlights

The SMITH HALUCA lure is a highly technical minnow designed for demanding anglers seeking a reliable tool to prospect for predatory fish. Thanks to its T2B/T2B2 internal mass-transfer system, the center of gravity shifts during the cast to stabilize the lure in flight and reduce yawing, enabling long-distance casts even in windy conditions. Its action features a subtle side-to-side wobble near the surface, producing lifelike flashes that trigger strikes from wary predators. Whether used from the shore, while wading, or from a boat, the HALUCA offers a natural, controlled presentation—ideal for quickly covering large hunting areas.

Technical specifications

• Minnow-type floating lure specially developed for coastal predator fishing and large freshwater predators.
• Internal T2B/T2B2 mass-transfer system promoting stable, long-distance casts.
• Near-surface action with lateral oscillation producing numerous attractive flashes.
• Streamlined profile engineered for excellent air penetration and high stability in flight.
• Designed for linear retrieves, whether fast or slow, depending on conditions.
• Available in multiple sizes, buoyancies and finishes to suit different environments and species.
• Rigged to accept sturdy treble hooks, suitable for strong, fighting fish.

Advantages and strengths

The SMITH HALUCA range stands out for combining casting distance, accuracy and swim quality. The mobile internal weight system optimizes lure departure, reducing the risk of line tangles and uncontrolled deviations during flight. Once in the water, the lure's overall balance maintains a stable swimming posture, even when varying retrieval speed or fishing in choppy sea conditions. Its tight action, combined with the body's strong reflective properties, faithfully reproduces the escape of a wounded baitfish, making it a prime lure for sea bass and other marine predators. Its versatile animation suits steady retrieves as well as pauses and bursts, giving the angler full control over the presentation.

Usage tips

To exploit the SMITH HALUCA's full potential, use a fast or medium-fast action rod and a braided mainline with a fluorocarbon leader sized to the target species. A full cast followed by closing the pickup on the reel just before the lure hits the water helps tension the line and take full advantage of the mass transfer. Animate the lure with a steady linear retrieve to quickly cover ground, then alternate with accelerations, light twitches and pauses to provoke strikes from following fish. The HALUCA performs particularly well in shallow areas, rocky points, beach edges, estuaries and strong-current zones, where its near-surface action makes it highly visible without spooking fish.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Which fish is the SMITH HALUCA best suited for?

Answer: The HALUCA is primarily designed for sea bass and coastal marine predators, but it can also be used on some freshwater predators when they feed near the surface.