About this piece
The Palms Escade is a specialized hard lure designed for targeting ayu with conventional casting tackle, offering an accessible alternative to traditional live-bait methods. Its floating body and distinctive base plate lip are engineered to dive and maintain bottom contact in current, flipping on rock strikes to imitate a grazing ayu. This innovative design opens up new river fishing opportunities while respecting local regulations.
Key features
- Base plate lip ensures secure diving and low resistance
- Optimized line tie position preserves the head-down swimming posture
- Equipped with a scale hook for secure hookups with minimal snagging
- Floating body that reverses on rock contact to mimic ayu feeding
- Realistic Ayu color pattern (AL-51)
Best for
- Casting for ayu in rivers and streams
- Fishing rocky bottoms with moderate to fast current
- Anglers seeking a modern lure-based approach to traditional ayu fishing
