About this piece
The Daiwa Samurai Dead Beat is a lightweight alloy sinking pencil blade bait that delivers plug-like ease of use with the casting distance of a metal jig. Its subdued tail swing action and the flashing willow-leaf blade attract a wide range of saltwater predators.
Key features
- Lightweight alloy body enables slow to medium retrieve speeds
- Solid metal construction provides exceptional long-distance casting, even into a headwind
- Stainless steel center plate reinforcement for high-strength battles
- Willow-leaf blade on the back adds flash and vibration for extra attraction
- Two #6 heavy-gauge treble hooks ensure solid hooksets
- Subdued tail swing action mimics a wounded baitfish
Best for
- Spanish mackerel, pelagic bluefish, flatfish, and sea bass
- Saltwater shore and boat casting situations
- Conditions where blade flash triggers reactive strikes
- Anglers seeking an easy-to-use plug alternative with metal jig performance
