RAID JAPAN Peller 3.5" Soft Lure - 9 cm

Product Highlights

Designed by the reference Japanese brand in finesse fishing, the Peller 3.5 RAID JAPAN is a soft insect-style lure engineered to entice the wariest predators. Its very slender body, extended by multiple ultra-thin appendages, springs into life at the slightest contact with water. The faintest twitch, the slightest line movement or a gentle current makes the entire lure quiver, producing an irregular vibratory signature that convincingly mimics an insect in distress at the surface or between layers.

At the front, small molded fins create a subtle rolling action and slow the fall through the water column. This design keeps the Peller 3.5 longer in the strike zone, greatly increasing your chance of a bite, especially when fish follow without committing. Whether paused or given short twitches, it always maintains a natural and extremely lively action.

Thanks to its compact, discreet profile, this finesse lure for sea bass, perch and black bass excels in clear waters, on educated fish and heavily fished spots. It offers a different signal compared with traditional shads and finesse baits, often producing the extra bite when nothing else works.

Technical Specifications

• Soft insect-style lure developed for finesse predator fishing.
• Slender body with numerous ultra-mobile appendages for animation at very low amplitude.
• Small head fins generating a subtle rolling action and slower descent.
• Highly reactive swimming at the slightest stimulus, effective even during pauses.
• Design adapted to sight fishing and minimalist animations in vertical or slow linear retrieves.
• 3.5" length ideal for targeting sea bass, perch and black bass without spooking wary fish.

Benefits and Key Strengths

The Peller 3.5 stands out first for its ability to work almost by itself. Resting on the bottom, suspended in midwater or held just below the surface, it continues to emit micro-vibrations thanks to the movement of its legs and antennae. This constant mobility is a major asset when predators carefully inspect a lure before sucking it in.

With crisper animations, it produces a pronounced undulating action that triggers aggressive strikes, particularly from perch and black bass positioned near cover. Its slow fall allows you to comb each zone precisely—from cluttered edges to rocky platforms at sea—without leaving the strike window too quickly.

Another advantage is its non-aggressive insect silhouette, making it an excellent lure for difficult fish and clear water. When schools of sea bass or perch refuse classic presentations, switching to the Peller 3.5 often solves the problem. It is perfectly suited to light approaches, with thin jigheads or weightless rigs for maximum glide.

Finally, its versatility makes it usable from shore or boat, in rivers, lakes or coastal waters. One lure covers a wide range of situations where discretion and realism matter more than volume.

Usage Tips

To exploit the full potential of the Peller 3.5 RAID JAPAN, favor light rigs that respect its natural fall. In freshwater as in saltwater, a small jighead or a single hook mounted weightless allows you to benefit from its glide and subtle rolling.

In sight fishing, cast beyond the targeted fish, retrieve slowly and then let the lure sink nearby. Gentle rod twitches are enough to animate the appendages without moving the Peller 3.5 excessively, giving the predator time to observe and inhale.

In slow linear retrieves, alternate minimalist animation phases with long pauses. For perch and black bass posted near structures, don’t hesitate to insist by letting the lure vibrate almost in place. At sea, for sea bass, it excels in calm areas, saltwater ponds, harbors and shallow rocky edges where fish feed on small invertebrates.

Use a fine main line and a discreet leader to preserve the sensitivity needed for the very subtle bites typical of finesse fishing.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is this lure only suitable for freshwater fishing?

Answer: No. The Peller 3.5 RAID JAPAN is designed for finesse fishing in both freshwater and saltwater. It effectively targets sea bass, perch and black bass whenever fish focus on small prey or insects on the surface.