SMITH WAVY 85 Slow-Sinking Lure - 8.5 cm

Product benefits

The SMITH WAVY S is a versatile fishing lure designed for anglers seeking maximum results with minimal fuss. Its deliberately understated profile perfectly imitates a small baitfish, making it immediately convincing to predators in both rivers and the sea. Behind this apparent simplicity lies a highly refined design: calibrated density, precise balance and natural swimming action make it a particularly effective slow-sinking hard bait.

Thanks to its density slightly higher than water, this slow-sinking lure descends gently through the water column, giving the angler time to control its trajectory and the depth at which it evolves. This characteristic allows for extremely natural presentations, even in stronger currents. The SMITH WAVY S retains excellent stability, making it a top choice for drift fishing, slow linear retrieves and low-speed trolling.

• Discreet, realistic profile imitating a baitfish.
• Slow-sinking density for a gentle, controlled descent.
• Optimized balance for stable swimming in current.
• Solid construction to withstand impacts and repeated strikes.
• Attractive action at various retrieval speeds.
• Effective on many predatory species in freshwater and saltwater.

Technical specifications

• Type of lure: slow-sinking hard bait (minnow), ideal for probing different water layers with precision.
• Action: tight, vibrating swim that triggers predators' aggression even in heavily fished waters.
• Density: slightly higher than water for a gradual, controlled descent without sinking too quickly to the bottom.
• Internal balance: weight distribution engineered to optimize holding in current and for slow or fast animations.
• Casting: streamlined body promoting good casting distance and high accuracy, even in moderate crosswinds.
• Fishing environments: suitable for rivers, lakes, gravel pits, estuaries and coastal areas with moderate to strong currents.
• Target species: trout, perch, chub, asp, pike, sea bass, coastal pelagics and other opportunistic predators.
• Rigging: designed to be fitted with hooks appropriate to the fishing environment and local regulations.

Advantages and key strengths

The main asset of the SMITH WAVY S lies in its exceptional versatility. It can tempt both river species such as trout, perch or chub and marine species like sea bass, bonito or other pelagic predators. For the angler, this means a single lure model can cover a large part of their needs, whether in freshwater or at sea.

This slow-sinking lure accepts virtually all types of animations: slow linear retrieves, short sharp jerks, saw-tooth maneuvers, marked pauses, fishing on the drift in current or slow trolling behind a boat. Even when disturbed by turbulence, it maintains a regular and attractive swim, which strengthens the angler's confidence and allows prolonged work over promising spots.

• Ideal lure to quickly cover large areas while maintaining a natural presentation.
• Performs equally well with minimalist animations or more aggressive maneuvers.
• Remarkable holding ability in strong currents, when drifting or during slow retrieves.
• Effective on wary or educated predators thanks to a realistic swim.
• Suitable for both novice anglers and experienced predator specialists.

Usage tips

To exploit the full potential of the SMITH WAVY S, it is recommended to adapt the animation to fishing conditions. In rivers, a very effective approach is to cast three-quarters upstream, let the lure pick up the current, then accompany it with a slow retrieve, marking a few pauses to let it sink slightly. Trout and other predators often take advantage of these moments of hanging to strike.

In calm water or on lakes, a linear retrieve punctuated with small rod twitches highlights the lure's vibrating action. At sea, it can be used from the shore or from a boat, letting it descend to the desired depth before starting the animation. A moderate retrieval speed, with brief accelerations, is usually enough to trigger strikes from roaming predators.

• Vary retrieval speed to find the rhythm that produces the most strikes.
• Regularly mark pauses to take advantage of the lure's slow descent.
• Adjust search depth by timing the sink.
• Use a leader adapted to the targeted species (fluorocarbon or steel depending on the predators).
• Focus on breaks, current heads, obstacles and pronounced edges.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is this lure suitable for both freshwater and saltwater?

Answer: Yes, the SMITH WAVY S slow-sinking hard bait is designed to target many predators in freshwater as well as marine environments. By simply adjusting leader diameter and hook size to the species sought, it is possible to fish trout, perch, pike, sea bass, bonito and other predators with the same model.

Question 2: Is there a particular animation required for it to be effective?

Answer: The great advantage of this versatile fishing lure is precisely that it accepts a wide variety of animations. It works very well on a slow linear retrieve, but becomes even more effective when adding a few twitches, pauses and changes of pace. The key is to take advantage of its slow, natural descent to allow fish time to strike.