Suspending Lure SMITH JADE MD SP - 4.3 cm

Product advantages

Designed for demanding anglers, the SMITH JADE MD SP is a suspending lure specialized in slow probing of deep areas and hard-to-catch fish. Its design allows for extended pauses during retrieval, keeping the minnow at the same depth to give cautious predators time to strike.

Particularly effective in early season and cold water, this trout lure stands out for its ability to trigger following fish or those reluctant to bite. Its natural, controlled action imitates a small distressed fish, triggering reflex strikes even when activity is low.

Thanks to its elongated lip and fixed internal weight, the SMITH JADE MD SP quickly reaches the targeted water layer while remaining very stable, even in pronounced current seams. Its low noise level makes it highly effective on educated fish that have already seen many noisy lures pass by.

Technical features

• Suspending minnow with a long lip to reach intermediate depths and remain in the fish-holding zone during pauses.
• Fixed internal weight engineered to provide excellent balance, a steady action and a discreet presentation, with very little incidental noise.
• Tight, vibratory action, particularly suited to cool waters, strong currents and slow-prospecting situations.
• Compact body made from high-quality rigid material, designed to withstand repeated impacts against obstacles and repeated strikes from predators.
• Rigging built for sport fishing, with hooks and split rings adapted to powerful fights in rivers or on lakes.
• Careful finish for a realistic presentation, available in different patterns to suit water clarity and fish mood.

Benefits and highlights

The main asset of this hard trout lure lies in its suspending behavior: during pauses it remains in the strike zone instead of rising or sinking quickly. This ability to "hold in front of the fish" is decisive when predators follow the lure without committing.

The long lip allows fishing deeper and effectively probing pits, breaks, head-of-current areas, hollow edges or sheltered zones behind obstacles. The SMITH JADE MD SP excels at extracting fish positioned out of the main current, where a floating or less-diving lure would pass over them without provoking a strike.

• Ideal for insisting on a promising spot by alternating slow retrieves and extended pauses.
• Highly effective on following fish that need an extra signal to commit.
• Compact, stable profile for precise presentations in current seams.
• Discrete behavior, perfect for educated fish and heavily fished areas.
• Suited for technical trout fishing, but also for other small to medium-sized predators in rivers and lakes.

How to use

The SMITH JADE MD SP reveals its full potential with a slow, controlled animation. Cast slightly upstream, let it reach its running depth, then retrieve in a straight line while regularly marking pauses. During these stops the lure stays suspended, offering an easy target to stationed fish.

Vary animations by adding small rod twitches to create lateral movements and simulate a panicked baitfish. This approach is particularly effective when predators follow without attacking: a pause followed by a slight twitch often triggers the bite.

Adapt your retrieve to current strength: the stronger the current, the more a slow and controlled animation will pay off. Don't hesitate to insist on marked features (pits, rocks, hollow banks, submerged wood), where the suspending behavior allows prolonged presentation of the lure within the fish's field of view.

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FAQ

Question 1 : In what conditions is the SMITH JADE MD SP most effective?

Answer: It excels in early season, cold water or on wary fish. Its suspending behavior and long lip allow the lure to stay at a constant depth and convince following fish.

Question 2 : Is this lure only suitable for trout?

Answer: No, although it is highly appreciated for trout fishing in rivers, this minnow can also attract other small to medium-sized predators in rivers and lakes.

Question 3 : How can I optimize animations with this lure?

Answer: Combine slow retrieves, marked pauses and small rod twitches. Alternating these animations takes advantage of the SMITH JADE MD SP's suspending character and increases strikes on difficult fish.