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Hayabusa - Jack Eye Hirarin

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$1470

Size: 3g

Colour: #1 UV Blue Sardine

Why this colour

Natural sardine profile that matches baitfish in clear water and bright daylight.

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

About this lure

The Hayabusa Jack Eye Hirarin is a super versatile light jig designed with a slow fall action that keeps it in the strike zone longer, triggering bites even from low-activity fish. Its compact profile and reversible color design make it highly effective across a wide range of species, from aji / jack mackerel and koheru through to small kahawai and inshore species. A proven performer when fish are finicky, the Hirarin delivers both visibility and operability to get results.

  • Slow fall action – keeps the jig in the strike zone longer and triggers bites from less active fish.
  • Reversible colour design – left and right sides feature different colours for instant visual change.
  • High visibility finish – improves operability and helps draw strikes in tough conditions.
  • Multi-species versatility – effective for aji / jack mackerel, koheru, reef fish, and small bluefish.
  • Bottom fishing performance – extremely effective on bottom species when dropped directly into the target zone.

How to fish the Hayabusa - Jack Eye Hirarin

Big Kev's Tips

How to work it

Cast the Hayabusa Jack Eye Hirarin uptide or across current and work it with a gentle lift-and-drop retrieve, allowing its slow sinking action to keep the lure in the strike zone longer. This deliberate pace is especially effective when targeting finicky fish or during low-activity periods.

The compact profile suits light tackle and works well in shallow to mid-water zones, making it ideal for mackeral, trout, and kahawai in freshwater and inshore settings.

For bottom work, drop the jig vertically into target zones and use subtle jigging motions to trigger strikes from reef and bottom-dwelling species. The reversible colour design means you can instantly change the visual profile mid-session-flip the jig to present a different colour without re-tying.

In clear water or bright conditions, the bright/UV finish cuts through and draws attention; in lower visibility, the chrome/flash side provides contrast and flash.

Which colour, and when

#1 UV Blue Sardine #1 UV Blue SardineNatural sardine profile that matches baitfish in clear water and bright daylight.
#2 UV Pink Sardine #2 UV Pink SardineNatural sardine profile that matches baitfish in clear water and bright daylight.
#3 UV Red Gold #3 UV Red GoldWarm flash that pulls fish in when the light drops or water is lightly stained.
#4 UV Fluoro Yellow #4 UV Fluoro YellowHigh-vis colour that stands out when the water is murky or the light is flat.
#5 Silver Blue Lumo #5 Silver Blue LumoSilver flash with glow for low light, overcast skies or slightly deeper in the column.

Which weight, and when

3 g Ideal for ultra-light presentations and shallow water; casts shorter distances but maintains slow fall in calm conditions.
5 g Balanced choice for general casting range and moderate depth; suits most freshwater and inshore scenarios.
7 g Extends casting distance and reaches mid-depth zones; effective when targeting slightly deeper structure.
10 g Fastest sink rate; use for deeper water, stronger current, or when you need to reach bottom quickly.
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