Sinking Lure SMITH HALUCA 145 S - 14.5 cm

Product highlights

The Smith Haluca lure is a technical swimming lure designed for anglers seeking a reliable, high-performance tool that performs consistently across many sessions. Its design emphasizes stability in flight and high-quality swimming action to cover long distances when casting while maintaining perfectly controllable behaviour in the water. Thanks to its internal center-of-gravity transfer system, it delivers a tight, accurate trajectory—ideal for reaching distant spots, windy conditions, or otherwise hard-to-access areas.

In fishing action, the Haluca gently rocks from side to side and returns many flashes, imitating a baitfish fleeing or feeding. This natural animation often triggers strikes from wary predators, even under heavy fishing pressure. The range was developed to remain effective both on slow, persistent retrieves and on faster recoveries, making it a versatile lure able to adapt to different environments and fish behaviours.

Built for intensive use, this high-performance fishing lure fits well in the box of both experienced anglers and beginners who want to progress with a dependable, easy-to-use model.

Technical specifications

• Internal mass-transfer system of the T2B/T2B2 type to enhance flight stability and long-distance casting.
• Mobile center of gravity to optimize casting trajectory and swim stability during retrieve.
• Balanced swimming with a discreet lateral wobble that produces strong, attractive flashes.
• Design suited to slow, moderate or fast retrieves depending on conditions.
• Range available in multiple versions and densities to cover different fishing situations while preserving the same swim philosophy.
• Profile engineered to reduce hang-ups on the cast and improve trajectory accuracy, even in strong winds.
• Detailed finish to best reproduce the appearance of a baitfish, with shiny flanks visible from afar.
• Constructed to withstand repeated casting stress, hookups and fights with powerful predators.

Benefits and key strengths

The primary strength of the Smith Haluca lies in its ability to reach distant zones without loss of accuracy. The mass-transfer system shifts the center of gravity to the rear during the cast, significantly improving distance and stability. Upon water entry, the weight distribution returns to an optimal position to ensure a steady, attractive swim.

Its behaviour on the retrieve is appreciated for its ease of use: the Haluca works efficiently on simple cast-and-retrieve straight-line retrieves, but also responds very well to more pronounced animations (speed variations, pauses, sharp twitches). This versatility makes it a swimming lure particularly useful for quickly covering large water surfaces, locating active fish and then refining the presentation.

Another advantage is that the range was designed to remain consistent across its different variants. An angler who masters one version of the Haluca will find the same general feel of swim and handling on the other models, which simplifies learning and choosing the lure according to conditions.

Usage tips

To get the most out of the Smith Haluca, make full use of its casting capabilities. Target distant edges, breaks, current seams or spots that are hard to reach with a less aerodynamic lure. Perform strong casts while relying on the lure’s stability to keep a tight trajectory.

On the retrieve, start with a medium-speed cast-and-retrieve to assess the swim and fish response. Then adjust by varying cadence: slow retrieves to work a promising area, sharp accelerations to simulate a fleeing prey, or alternating pauses and twitches to provoke strikes from following fish.

The Haluca handles rhythm changes well, allowing adaptation to many situations: shallow zones, strong currents, wary or active fish. Pair it with an appropriate leader for the environment and target species, and check the lure and hooking gear regularly to maintain maximum effectiveness.

Testimonials

FAQ

Question 1: Is the Smith Haluca suitable for both shore and boat fishing?

Answer: Yes, the design of the Smith Haluca and its mass-transfer system make it an excellent long-distance casting lure, ideal for shore fishing. Its stable and controllable swim also makes it very comfortable to use from a boat for covering edges, current zones or shallow shelves depending on fishing conditions.