Code:4969363144348

Brand: Shimano (SHIMANO)

Model: XV-C22Y

Product color: 001 Mackerel

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Color: 001 Mackerel
Type: Floating
Total length (mm): 220
Main body weight (g): 110
Hook ring: none (Recommended hook: #4/0, Recommended ring: #9)
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Brand: Shimano (SHIMANO)
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Manufacturer: Shimano (SHIMANO) About this product
Color: 001 Mackerel
Type: Floating
Total length (mm): 220
Main body weight (g): 110
Hook ring: none (Recommended hook: #4/0, Recommended ring: #9)
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Shipping size: Height 34, Width 8.5, Depth 5

Shipping weight: 180

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The "another Armor Joint" dedicated to SW big game

Equipped with Armor Boost mechanism to overcome the flight distance weakness of the 2022 joint bait, which is a unique feature, and released targeting three species: black bass, sea bass, and flatfish. The other Armor Joint, which was being tested as a prototype at the same time, is the OCEA Armor Joint, dedicated to SW big game. In this fishing where distance is absolutely critical, it is unthinkable not to have good flight distance. Due to the structural design of the body with a joint, the flight distance is shorter compared to back-heavy pencil or popper types. However, by incorporating Armor Boost and stabilizing the flight posture, it can achieve more stable flight distances than joint baits of the same size, providing a stress-free user experience. Additionally, the OCEA Armor Joint, capable of swimming actions different from existing topwaters like pencils and poppers, offers a new option for SW big game.

Bringing the joint bait's feeding ability into the offshore casting world.

It is well known that the remarkable feeding ability of joint baits has a tremendous effect on many fish-eaters, including black bass and sea bass. Can this power of joint baits be utilized in offshore scenes? With this in mind, during the testing phase of the "Bantam Armor Joint 280SF," a prototype tuned for offshore casting was used in GT and yellowtail casting, and received very strong reactions. Having gained solid confidence, we started development to propose it as a new option different from the standard diving pencil or popper in offshore casting games.

Armor Boost technology that overcomes the fatal weakness of joint baits, flight distance performance.

Flight distance is a very important factor in offshore casting scenes. However, the weakness of joint baits is their flight distance. Due to their flat shape and jointed body, air resistance increases and flight stability is compromised. To create a joint bait capable of practical use in terms of distance, the development of "Armor Boost" technology was adopted. By making the front and rear bodies compact and folding them in two, it fundamentally overcomes the weakness of the joint bait—body rotation and wobbling during casting. This has revolutionized castability and accuracy, surpassing previous images of joint baits.

In offshore casting, wind conditions during follow-up are often present. With a tailwind, do not fold the body; instead, catch the wind firmly and let the body twist in the air during flight. In headwind conditions, the lure receives resistance from the wind, and the body folds during flight to reduce air resistance.

When casting, the body, which is folded in two, is fixed with a dedicated plate connected by magnets after water entry. The OCEAN Armor Joint 220F ARMABOOST revives and, without breaking, appeals to targets with smooth swimming.

Theラムリップ (Ram Lip) combines the feeding ability and sound/bubble appeal power of joint baits.

To coexist with the alluring swimming action unique to joint baits and the appeal power to attract fish from vast open fields, the "Ram Lip" was born. By shaping the upper half of the front part of the body into a small cup shape like a popper, it generates water push, bubbles, and sound when jerked, enhancing appeal. Normally, a body shape that creates resistance at the front would spoil the alluring swimming action of a joint bait. The true essence of Ram Lip is to break this contradiction, balancing swimming and appeal power. The protruding lip at the bottom of the cup tears through the water, successfully enabling both swimming action and appeal. It combines the appeal of diving pencils and poppers with the alluring swimming of joint baits.

No compromise on strength standards. Through-hole wire that achieves the same strength as existing OCEAN plugs.

In big game scenarios, the pull strength of joint baits is a concern. To withstand the speed and power of large fish weighing 30kg or 40kg, the OCEAN Armor Joint 220F incorporates as much wire through-hole technology as possible. Even if the body breaks, it is designed to continue fighting and reach line landing. The tensile strength of stainless steel wire meets the same standards as existing OCEAN plugs, allowing confident use targeting large fish. Regarding the development of Armor Joint 220F Armor Boost, there is no notion that "it's just because it's a joint bait."

Adopts assist eyelets to support a variety of hook settings.

The rear body features an assist eyelet to accommodate diverse hook arrangements. For example, when targeting summer yellowtail that prey on highly mobile bait, it is not uncommon for tail bites to occur without hook-up. In such cases, attaching a single hook with an assist to the assist eyelet can convert bites into hook-ups. Use the three line eyes to combine treble hooks, assist hooks, or twin hooks, and try various hook settings according to the situation or personal preference.