About this piece
The Bassday Gyokusai 97F is a compact yet heavy minnow designed for long-distance casting and shallow-water fishing. At 97mm and 17g, it packs a dense tungsten weight for exceptional flight, while the TSL system locks the weight during retrieve for a stable, fixed-center-of-gravity action. Its slightly head-up floating posture and ability to work at extremely slow speeds make it deadly in surf, rivers, estuaries, and bays.
Key features
- Tungsten cylindrical weight for long casting distance
- TSL system secures weight for a consistent, vibrating action
- Horizontal floating with slightly head-up attitude for shallow presentation
- Excels at extremely slow retrieves while covering water efficiently
- Dives to approximately 80 cm, ideal for shallow feeding zones
- Equipped with thick-shaft #4 treble hooks to handle strong fish
Best for
- Surf, river, estuary, and bay fishing for sea bass and other predators
- Anglers needing long casts to cover expansive shallow flats
- Targeting fish feeding in water less than 1 meter deep
- Handling larger species like yellowtail and other gamefish with confidence
