About this piece
The Daiwa Morethan Switch Hitter 85S is a sinking swimming pencil lure engineered for day and night use in shallow saltwater environments. It delivers exceptional casting distance (up to 72.5m max, 70.6m average) to reach distant surface boils that minnows cannot cover. The lure excels with a dead-slow, steady retrieve, producing an irregular wide S-curve slalom action that mimics fleeing baitfish.
Key features
- Sinking pencil design effective at depths from 0.2 to 1.0 meters
- Casts extremely far—max 72.5m—to target remote surface activity
- Irregular slalom action triggers strikes with a simple slow retrieve
- Equipped with ST-46 #6 treble hooks and #3 split rings
- Optimized for a variety of baitfish patterns including konoshiro, ayu, and sardine
Best for
- Sea bass in shallow rivers, surf zones, rocky shores, and tidal flats
- Exploiting surface boils when fish are feeding aggressively
- Pressured fisheries where an upstream cast and subtle presentation outwit spooky fish
- Calm nights when a quiet, subsurface approach is critical
