MANIC Fish is a sinking pencil lure with top & sub-surface capabilities, developed to precisely target Seabass that strike at buoyant baitfish. Its size is tailored to match that of Japanese anchovy, and its weight is set to the maximum load that the MANIC Move can reproduce. Moreover, it has been completely reengineered far beyond the level of a refined model to enhance both its rising performance and float-up action. This is a special version engineered to actively deliver a quick, panic action. Its high-specific-gravity body, which maintains excellent water connection, suppresses the typical mis-strikes (bites from beneath) that occur with topwater plugs, thereby boosting the hook-up rate. In addition, even when employing rapid twitches, it enables any angler to evoke an unpredictable panic action. It is precisely because it is a sinking lure that a top & sub-surface game can be played and indeed, there are Seabass that can only be caught with the MANIC Fish.

The MANIC Move isn’t just about an optimized body shape—it’s a culmination of meticulously set factors including a narrow density distribution, precise buoyancy, and strategically positioned weights. The result is an action that delivers a tight roll only, rather than the naturally occurring S-shaped or tail-wobbling motions induced by water resistance.

This subtle micro-vibration roll makes the body tremble in barely noticeable, rapid oscillations. Though it may appear nearly motionless at a glance, even during a dead-slow retrieve it reliably produces distinct ripple patterns.

When you begin the retrieve, the action springs to life quickly, causing the lure to rise just beneath the water’s surface and generate an exquisite trailing wave. The micro-vibration roll—even within the V-shaped ripples—introduces its own gentle undulation, further enhancing the lure’s appeal.

For long-cast performance, the body is engineered with ultra-low resistance by shifting the tail’s hook eye inward and tapering the tip sharply. Combined with a higher-density design compared to the standard model, this configuration delivers casting distances that exceed expectations based purely on body size.

Moreover, if you increase the retrieve speed, the lure can transition into an S-shaped snaking action. This versatility in action means you can tailor its performance to the situation at hand, making it an indispensable tool for adapting to different fishing conditions.