SMITH SARUNA Floating Lure 110 - 11 cm

Product highlights

The SMITH Saruna lure is a minnow-type hardbait specially developed for demanding anglers who want a reliable, technology-dense lure that is easy to animate. Its action is naturally attractive on a simple straight retrieve, making it ideal for both novice anglers and predator-fishing specialists in saltwater or freshwater, depending on available variants and local conditions.

Thanks to its slim profile and a low center of gravity, the SMITH Saruna delivers an extremely stable trajectory, even when facing headwinds or crosswinds. A large tungsten bead slides inside the lure body and acts as an advanced mass-transfer system, allowing long, accurate, repeatable casts without loss of control. The angler thus benefits from a versatile fishing lure capable of quickly covering large areas while maintaining a smooth, very natural swim.

Technical features

• Design as a minnow hardbait intended for predator fishing.
• Slim silhouette optimized for a tight, vibrating action on straight retrieval.
• Lowered center of gravity by a large sliding tungsten bead integrated into the body.
• Small functional dorsal fin designed to stabilize trajectory in air and water.
• Convincing action on simple retrieval, which can be enhanced with marked pauses and sharp jerks.
• Design suitable for many situations: shore or boat fishing, calm or rougher waters.
• Range available in several variants to match targeted species and local conditions.

Advantages and strengths

The primary strength of the SMITH Saruna lure lies in how easily it can be animated. A simple steady retrieve is enough to give it a realistic, wide and fluid swim. By adding short pauses or a few jerks, the angler triggers very effective rhythm changes on wary or experienced fish. This animation versatility allows exploration of different water columns, variation of signals and quick adaptation to the mood of the predators.

Its small stabilizing dorsal fin is not merely decorative: it actively contributes to maintaining trajectory both in flight and during retrieval. Combined with the sliding tungsten bead, it offers an excellent balance between casting distance, reduced impact noise and precision. The Saruna thus keeps its balance even when faced with head or side wind, enabling anglers to reach distant spots, shorelines beaten by swell, breaks or distant feeding frenzies without losing effectiveness.

Usage tips

To get the most from this minnow-type hardbait, start with a medium-speed straight retrieve, rod tip slightly low, to let the lure work freely. Observe fish reactions: solid takes, follows, refusals. Based on those signals, introduce short pauses that let the Saruna stabilize, then resume retrieval with a few sharp jerks to imitate an injured baitfish trying to escape.

• For quick prospecting, favor a steady retrieve with occasional brief stops to provoke follow-up strikes.
• For wary fish, alternate slow phases, long pauses and small lateral rod twitches to obtain a more erratic action.
• Adjust retrieve fluidity and jerk strength to the tackle used and targeted species, staying attentive to immediate reactions.

Use a balanced line and neat knots to preserve the lure’s freedom of movement. An appropriate leader for the targeted fish, properly attached to the tie ring, will allow the SMITH Saruna fishing lure to express the full finesse of its action and significantly increase your catch rates.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is this lure suitable for different predator species and fishing environments?

Answer: Yes, the SMITH Saruna lure was conceived as a versatile hardbait. Its realistic swim, tungsten weight mass-transfer system and slim profile make it an excellent choice for targeting many predators, whether from the shore, in estuaries or in freshwater, depending on available variants and local fishing conditions.