Floating Lure SMITH PANISH 120 F SW - 12 cm

Product benefits

The SMITH PANISH lure is a minnow hardbait designed to deliver hyper-realistic and effective action on predatory fish. Its streamlined silhouette and internal balance provide a pronounced rolling action even on a simple straight retrieve, flashing the flanks like a small fleeing fish. Used in classic cast-and-retrieve, this predator hardbait quickly covers large areas of water while remaining very easy to handle.

At the slightest rod-tip input, the PANISH starts to perform wide lateral deviations, imitating a panicked baitfish. These left-right movements, produced by light twitches, trigger brutal strikes from following predators, even when they are wary or inactive. Versatile and responsive, this SMITH minnow ideally complements other models from the brand such as the SARUNA or the HALUCA.

Technical characteristics

Designed for precise cast-and-retrieve use, this SMITH minnow was developed to maintain a stable swim both on straight retrieves and when animated by rod jerks. By varying rod height and retrieval speed, the angler can work the lure through a mid-depth zone, effectively sweeping edges, flats and drop-offs without being limited to a single water layer.

• Marked swimming action with pronounced rolling of the flanks on straight retrieves.
• Immediate responsiveness to twitching and jerking animations for large lateral movements.
• Slim minnow profile promoting long casts and excellent aerodynamic penetration.
• Mid-running depth, adjustable via rod position and retrieval speed, variable depending on the version.
• Design adapted to predator lure fishing in coastal or freshwater environments depending on the model.

Advantages and strengths

The main strength of the PANISH SMITH lure lies in its ability to provoke strikes where other minnows fail. Its pronounced rolling and erratic lateral deviations reproduce the behavior of an injured prey, which reassures predators and prompts decisive attacks. Whether fishing on drift, from shore or by boat, this minnow allows efficient prospecting of a wide variety of spots: rock heads, drop-offs, weed edges and submerged structures.

Another decisive advantage is that the PANISH remains simple to use. A continuous retrieve punctuated by a few twitches is enough to obtain an attractive swim, making it accessible to beginner anglers while offering huge potential to specialists of hardbait finesse fishing. By varying speeds, pauses and rod angle, you can modify depth, the amplitude of the deviations and the vibration register to continuously adapt the presentation to fish behavior.

Usage tips

To get the best out of the PANISH minnow, start with a steady straight retrieve to let it work on its natural rolling. Once the correct water layer is found, add light wrist twitches to provoke the characteristic left-right deviations. Alternating a few meters of continuous retrieve with series of short rod-tip jerks creates an irregular, extremely enticing action.

Depending on conditions and the chosen variant, fish with the rod held higher to keep the lure near the surface, or lower the rod to make it dive deeper. Using a fine braid with a fluorocarbon leader will highlight the sensitivity of the SMITH PANISH and facilitate strike detection. Don't hesitate to change rhythm, add pauses and insist on key areas such as current seams, obstacles and marked edges.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this SMITH PANISH lure more suitable for beginners or experienced anglers?

Answer: The PANISH lure is very easy to animate on a straight retrieve, which reassures beginners, while offering a wide range of twitching and jerking animations appreciated by experienced anglers seeking a technical hard minnow.