Hayabusa - Free Slide VS+

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$1770

Weight: 45g

Colour: #1 Red Shrimp

Why this colour

Reads as a dark silhouette down deep - the pick for low light or stained water.

Hayabusa

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

Specifications

TypeSlider / Slow Jig

Weight45g - 180g

BuoyancySinking

RiggingJapanese Twin-Hook Skirt

About this lure

The Hayabusa Free Slide VS Plus is a refined sliding jig head designed to maximise lure action while minimising resistance. Re-engineered from the popular VS Head, it features a low-friction pipe and redesigned eye to let your rig slide freely, delivering a more natural presentation that works across a wide range of fishing situations.

Low friction sliding head – Redesigned pipe and eye reduce resistance for smoother lure movement
Fluorine-coated hooks – Increased penetration and reduced friction on the hook-up
Interchangeable skirt system – Easily swap skirts to match conditions and target species
Versatile head shape – Balanced, standard profile suited to a wide range of techniques
Ready-to-fish design – Complete model that can be used straight out of the packet
Excellent cost performance – High-end performance in an easy-to-use, accessible package

📖 Read our Hayabusa Free Slide System Guide – slider techniques, rigging tips, and how to get the most out of your VS+.

How to work it

The Free Slide VS+ is a sliding jig head system fished on a slow-pitch or slow-jigging cadence. Drop it to the bottom, then work it up through the lower water column with very slow, rhythmic lifts of the rod tip, letting the head slide freely on the line so the skirt and hook rig move naturally on the drop. The low-friction pipe and redesigned eye let the rig separate from the head, giving a more lifelike presentation on the pause.

When fish strike, don't strike back or you will pull the hooks -- let the rod do the work and gently wind, keeping constant pressure on the fish.

Pair it with a slow-jig rod (soft/sensitive tip) and a small overhead or spin reel loaded with ultra-thin Xbraid and a fluorocarbon leader. The fluorine-coated hooks aid penetration on the strike, so keep contact and lift into fish rather than swinging hard.

Use the interchangeable Hayabusa head and skirt system to tune colour and profile to conditions. Match head weight to depth and current - heavier heads hold bottom in deeper water or run tide, lighter heads suit shallower, calmer ground.

Which colour, and when

#1 Red ShrimpReads as a dark silhouette down deep - the pick for low light or stained water.

#2 Orange GoldWarm flash to pull fish in - a reliable low-light colour.

#3 Green GoldA natural baitfish match for clear water and bright sun.

#4 Appeal OrangeWarm flash to pull fish in - a reliable low-light colour.

#5 Triple ChartreuseHigh-vis colour that stands out when the water's stained, murky or dark.

Which weight, and when

45 g Suits shallow water, light current and finesse presentations where a slow fall keeps the rig in the strike zone longer.

60 g A light-to-mid option for shallower ground or gentle tide when you still want a natural, unhurried drop.

80 g A versatile mid-range weight for moderate depths and light-to-moderate current.

100 g Good all-round choice for moderate depths and working tide while maintaining bottom contact.

120 g For deeper water or stronger current where you need faster descent and reliable bottom feel.

150 g Suits deep drops and strong run where lighter heads struggle to reach and hold bottom.

180 g The heaviest option for the deepest water and hardest-running tide, getting down fast and staying in the zone.

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