SAWAMURA One Up V Tail Soft Lure 8" - 23 cm

Product strengths

The One Up V Tail is a highly technical soft lure born from the collaboration between Ultimate Fishing for design and Sawamura for Japanese manufacturing. Designed to meet the demands of discerning anglers, it was field-tested and validated by several predator-fishing specialists before being offered to the public.

Its main strength lies in a very realistic profile, closely resembling the natural prey of zander, sea bass and other predators. Even when worked at very low speed, the One Up V Tail produces a subtle, natural action capable of triggering strikes from educated or inactive fish where other lures fail. This ability to remain attractive during slow presentations makes it particularly effective in tough conditions, cold water or heavily fished areas.

Built for technical fishing in freshwater and saltwater, this lure fits perfectly into the modern angler’s arsenal: it allows precise area coverage, depth control and adapts to many situations thanks to several possible rigging options.

Technical specifications

The Sawamura One Up V Tail soft lure stands out for meticulous design, based on an internal specification developed by Ultimate Fishing and validated on the water. Every detail is aimed at maximizing effectiveness on the wariest predators.

• Imitative soft lure specifically developed for technical fishing.


• Designed by Ultimate Fishing and manufactured in Japan by Sawamura.


• Very subtle, natural action, even at very slow retrieve speeds.


• Behavior closely mimics real prey, ideal for educated or apathetic fish.


• Particularly suited to targeting large zander from shore.


• Excellent performance for sharpshooting from a boat thanks to precise control in the water column.


• Also effective on other predators, notably for sea bass fishing.


• Compatible with multiple rigs: standard jighead, screw head, or Texas-style hook.


• Available in several colors and variations to match conditions.


• Intended for anglers seeking big fish or facing high fishing pressure.

Benefits and key points

The primary advantage of the One Up V Tail is its realistic swimming action. By faithfully reproducing the behavior of a baitfish, it fools wary predators accustomed to many passing lures. This subtlety makes the difference when bites are scarce and the slightest animation mistake can spook fish.

Its specific design for targeting large zander from shore makes it a top choice for anglers aiming at big specimens around deep spots, breaks or marked structures. Additionally, its effectiveness for sharpshooting from a boat keeps constant control over the lure: monitoring the fall, mastering depth, and reacting to vertical bites.

Another major asset is its versatility. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater, the One Up V Tail lets you switch from a zander session to sea bass fishing without changing lure type. This multi-species capability simplifies gear organization and reduces the number of different lures to carry.

Finally, the option to rig it on a standard jighead, screw head or Texas hook offers great adaptability to encountered spots: heavy cover, rocky bottoms, open water or near-bottom presentations. The angler can optimize the presentation according to depth, current and fish mood.

Usage tips

To get the most from the One Up V Tail, use a rig adapted to the situation. On relatively open spots, a standard jighead will efficiently prospect in a straight line, using weight to adjust swim depth.

In the presence of structures, weed beds or rocky zones, a screw head or Texas rig will reduce snags while preserving the lure’s natural action. These setups are particularly useful when insisting in areas where big fish hold.

Regarding retrieval, subtlety often pays: slow retrieves with pauses, small twitches to slightly lift the lure off the bottom, or near-static vertical presentations during sharpshooting. Rod sensitivity and angler attention complete the setup to detect often very discreet bites from wary fish.

In both saltwater and freshwater, adapting the color and variation of the One Up V Tail to light conditions and water clarity will optimize results, while benefiting from the same lure base and action.

Testimonials

Many users highlight the Sawamura One Up V Tail soft lure’s ability to provoke strikes when nothing else works. Some report it often makes the difference on zander late in sessions, others say it helped them decide very educated sea bass on heavily pressured areas. Its performance in difficult conditions makes it, for many, a “go-to” lure to always keep in the box.

FAQ

Question 1: Which species is the One Up V Tail designed for?

Answer: The One Up V Tail was primarily designed for targeting large zander from shore and for sharpshooting from a boat, but it has also proven very effective for sea bass and other predators in both freshwater and saltwater. Its subtle, natural action makes it relevant whenever fish are wary or inactive.