Daiwa's Smelthead DX

 Hiroshi Nishine Designs New Underspin 

 In the likes of lures, perhaps no one is more heralded for their contemporary designs than Hiroshi Nishine.

Nishine’s website says it like this: “Hiroshi Nishine’s missions is simple – to stop at nothing and develop the most effective fishing lures in the world. His obsessive attention to detail, precision engineering, and endless testing ensure that nothing is left to chance. Even in mass production, Hiroshi still hand-carves the master prototype from which each mold is made.”

So, when DAIWA set out to develop the world’s first ever saltwater grade underspin jig, Nishine was their first and only call. Welcome the Smelthead DX underspin jig.

“We wanted to bring the new and popular bass fishing jig to saltwater,” said DAIWA Field Marketing Manager, Chris Martin, the company knowing underspin jigs could be equally as effective nearshore and offshore as they are on lakes and reservoirs.

As with everything DAIWA does, the Smelthead DX is fully intellectualized in design, starting with its extraordinary head shape. “The line-tie placement on the sculpted head forces the nose of the jig downward, almost like a lipless crankbait,” said Martin. “This downward angle allows the short arm of the underspin the freedom to spin and flash.”

The shape of the blade is unique, too, its upper and lower curves causing the blade to spin in a tight rotation, not striking the body of the jig. Keeping the blade tight to the body is also crucial as it forces predators to take the entire lure rather than merely striking the flashing blade.

SMELTHEAD DX FEATURES:

• Saltwater Grade
• Nearshore and offshore applications
• Exclusive Hiroshi Nishine underspin design
• Unique head shape and line-tie placement for downward action
• High rotation blade located tight to the body
• Nickel plated hook for sharpness and corrosion resistance
• Extended bait-keeper locks plastics in place
• 1 oz. and 1.5 oz. sizes
• 7 colors: Chartreuse Green Back (UV), Fire Orange (UV), Motor Oil (UV), Flake Pearl, Smelt, Gun Metal, and Black Back

MSRP $9.99