Hayabusa - Jack Eye Makimaki

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$1780

Size: 20g

Colour: #1 Lively Sardine

Why this colour

Natural baitfish match that shines in clear water under bright daylight.

Slow Pitch Jigs

How to fish this lure The retrieve, the rig, and the colour Big Kev would tie on.

Specifications

TypeCasting Metal & Slow-Pitch Jig

Weight20g - 80g

BuoyancySinking

RiggingJapanese Hooks

About this lure

The Makimaki is a compact metal jig built for action. Whether you're casting from the rocks, flicking it off the beach, or slow-pitch jigging from the boat, this lure delivers. Available in 20g, 30g, 40g, and 60g, it's versatile enough to match a wide range of conditions.

Its standout feature? A spinner blade on the tail that flutters on the drop and spins on the retrieve—adding flash, vibration, and a whole lot of strike appeal. Rigged with a sharp assist hook and ready to fish straight out of the pack.

Why It Works

Tail spinner creates action on both drop and wind
Easy to cast, great for both land-based and boat use
Pre-rigged with durable assist hook
Four sizes to suit different depths and casting ranges

How to work it

The Makimaki is a compact sinking metal jig with a tail spinner blade that flutters on the drop and spins on the retrieve, adding flash and vibration. Let it sink to the bottom in 30m or more, then work it back with a slow-pitch jigging cadence-lift, pause, and let it flutter down where the blade does its work. Many hits come as the jig falls, so stay in contact with the line.

It casts easily, making it just as effective flicked from rocks and beaches as fished from the boat. Wind it steadily to keep the tail blade spinning through the water column, or mix in pauses to trigger following fish.

Pair it with a matched spin or slow-pitch rod and braid for feel and sink-rate control. The pre-rigged assist hook is ready straight from the pack. Target snapper, kingfish, kahawai, gurnard and trevally over bottom structure.

Which colour, and when

#1 Lively SardineNatural baitfish match that shines in clear water under bright daylight.

#2 UV Blue PinkUV-boosted pink and blue flash that holds colour down deep and reads well in low light.

#3 UV Red GoldUV-boosted warm flash - a reliable pick for low light or stained water down deep.

#5 Lively MackerelNatural baitfish match that shines in clear water under bright daylight.

#6 UV Pinky SexyUV pink flash that works across conditions and holds up well at depth.

#8 Bloody SilverFlash and wounded-baitfish contrast that pulls fish in clear, bright conditions.

#12 Lumo Scale Blue SardineLumo glow with a natural baitfish profile - charge it up for deep, dark or low-light water.

#19 Kibina Glow Polarized PurpleGlow and UV to stay visible down deep or in low light and dirty water.

Which weight, and when

20 g Lightest option for shallower water, calmer conditions, or short-range casting from the shore.

30 g A versatile all-round weight for moderate depths and light current.

40 g Suits deeper water or more current, holding the bottom while casting well.

60 g For deeper drops past 30m, stronger current, or longer casts from land-based spots.

80 g The heaviest option for the deepest water and strongest current, getting down fast.

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