Hajime Murata, who has fished the world’s varied waters and squared off against every type of fish eater, embarks on his first model with the 65mm crankbait. Although its size might seem large by Japanese domestic standards, that very volume was chosen to deliver the ultimate cast feel when using bait tackle. With a vision to set a global standard, the lure’s fundamental performance has been relentlessly refined, equipping it with a level of versatility that stands up to any fishing scenario.

The 8A version, with a swim depth of approximately 2~2.5 meters, exhibits a high-pitched, wide wobbling action that holds its own even on thicker lines. This makes it indispensable for medium-range tactics all year round, whether during pre-spawn conditions or when targeting bass lurking in the shadows of weeds. The goal was clear: to create a lure that remains in a class of its own for 5, 10, or even more years - a lure you can confidently say, “This is all I need.”

Experience Hajime Murata’s burning passion and commitment with the REALIS Crank M65.

In every aspect of its swimming, this crankbait pursues a high-responsive performance by adopting a fixed center of gravity. Meticulously engineered weight placement and body design deliver class-leading casting distance. It achieves top-tier action response by combining a powerful water-pushing, wide wobbling effect, a light and responsive reeling feel, and exceptional range retention—while securing enough buoyancy to provide the crisp “snap” essential for crankbaits, no matter if you’re retrieving slowly or at first-fast speeds. Moreover, hook size is a factor highly prized by Murata, a globetrotting angler; to reliably tackle big bass and other monster fish, he opts for a thicker, one-size-up hook compared to the standard.