Sinking Lure SMITH HALUCA 165 S - 16.5 cm

Product benefits

The SMITH HALUCA lure is a benchmark hardbait for technical anglers seeking precision and powerful coverage. Designed for shore and boat fishing, it combines a slim silhouette and a hydrodynamic profile to deliver a natural action even in challenging conditions. Thanks to its internal balancing, this lure stays stable in flight and cuts through the wind efficiently, making it an ideal ally for reaching distant zones, rock heads and distant feeding frenzies.

At the heart of the design is a T2B/T2B2-type internal mass-transfer system that shifts the center of gravity during the cast and recenters it during retrieval. This mechanism optimizes casting range while securing in-water stability. The HALUCA accepts a wide variety of animation speeds — from slow, subtle retrieves to fast, aggressive pulls — without coming off balance. This versatility makes it a particularly effective saltwater minnow for quickly covering large areas while remaining highly controllable.

Technical specifications

• Minnow-type hardbait specifically engineered for predator fishing in saltwater and large open-water environments.
• Profiled body producing tight side-to-side oscillations and strong visual signals while remaining discreet to wary fish.
• Internal T2B/T2B2 mass-transfer system with moving beads to stabilize the casting trajectory and improve accuracy.
• Carefully tuned balance to maintain a regular action across a wide range of retrieval speeds.
• Hardware and components sized to withstand powerful fish runs while remaining suited to technical presentations.
• High-quality finishes with reflective coatings and realistic details designed to trigger strikes even in clear water.
• Available in multiple sizes and action strengths to cover different depths and current conditions.

Advantages and key strengths

The main advantage of the SMITH HALUCA lies in its ability to combine long-distance casting, stability and attractiveness. Even with headwinds or crosswinds, the lure stays on axis, allowing precise targeting of distant bust-ups or edges that are hard to reach with other models. This consistency helps cover large water surfaces quickly and increases the lure’s time in fish-holding zones, a decisive asset for provoking more strikes.

Its action blends a subtle roll with a slight wobble that returns numerous light flashes. This signature is particularly effective on pressured or educated fish because the HALUCA remains subtle while staying very visible. Used as a saltwater minnow to target sea bass, pollack or other marine predators, it also performs well in freshwater on large lakes, estuaries and wide rivers exposed to wind and current.

• Great prospecting capacity thanks to a stable trajectory and remarkable range.
• Attractive action even at low speeds, ideal for lingering on key spots without losing attraction.
• Compatible with many approaches: steady retrieves, jerking, twitching, and sawtooth/stop-and-go retrieves.
• Technical yet accessible lure, offering an excellent compromise between pure performance and ease of use.

Usage tips

To get the most from this long-casting minnow, match your rod and braid to the size of HALUCA used and respect recommended lure weight ranges. A fast-action rod with good power reserve allows full advantage of the internal mass transfer and achieves remarkable distances. During retrieval, vary speeds and don’t hesitate to pause to exploit the lure’s ability to remain attractive even at low speed.

• When prospecting with steady retrieves, make long casts parallel to structures (beaches, breakwaters, rocks, drop-offs) to sweep maximum water.
• Introduce light jerks or stronger twitches to break the regularity of the action and trigger reflex strikes.
• Vary casting angles to present the HALUCA under different light axes, multiplying flashes and increasing visibility.
• Adjust retrieval speed to fish behavior: slower in cold water or on wary fish, faster over active feeding.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is the HALUCA suitable for beginners or reserved for experienced anglers?

Answer: The HALUCA is suitable for all levels. Beginners will appreciate its easy casting and effective action on a simple steady retrieve, while experienced anglers can exploit its full potential by varying animations, speeds and prospecting angles to adapt to conditions and targeted species.