Code: 4969363142948

Brand: Shimano (SHIMANO)

Model: XU-A18Y

Product color: 001 Mackerel

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Color: 001 Mackerel
Type: Floating
Total length (mm): 180
Main body weight (g): 114
Hook ring: none (Recommended hook: #3/0, Recommended ring: #8)
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Brand: Shimano (SHIMANO)
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Point style: Needle point
Manufacturer: Shimano (SHIMANO) About this product
Color: 001 Mackerel
Type: Floating
Total length (mm): 180
Main body weight (g): 114
Hook ring: none (Recommended hook: #3/0, Recommended ring: #8)
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Shipping size: Height 27.7, Width 7.6, Depth 4.3

Shipping weight: 160

A mood maker on the boat.

In homage to existing freshwater plugs, the Screw Drive has been elevated to a SW big game compatible plug head. For target fish such as yellowtail, GT, and tuna, extensive testing was conducted to achieve an overwhelming appeal of 'sound and bubbles' never seen before. The powerful sound that cannot be produced by poppers or even pencils is transmitted further and deeper, while the 'bubbles' generated during retrieval leave a presence and trail of the lure, mimicking fleeing baitfish. Through two years of field testing, we achieved a body with reliable strength thanks to a through-wire, stable flight distance, consistent action, and the rotation performance of the prop fins, which are our strongest weapons. The unique 'screw bubble sound' of the Screw Drive attracts big targets in the sea to the surface.

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A mood maker on the boat.

In homage to existing freshwater plugs, the Screw Drive has been elevated to a SW big game compatible plug head. For target fish such as yellowtail, GT, and tuna, extensive testing was conducted to achieve an overwhelming appeal of 'sound and bubbles' never seen before. The powerful sound that cannot be produced by poppers or even pencils is transmitted further and deeper, while the 'bubbles' generated during retrieval leave a presence and trail of the lure, mimicking fleeing baitfish. Through two years of field testing, we achieved a body with reliable strength thanks to a through-wire, stable flight distance, consistent action, and the rotation performance of the prop fins, which are our strongest weapons. The unique 'screw bubble sound' of the Screw Drive attracts big targets in the sea to the surface.

A new option for SW big game.

Are diving pencils and poppers the only effective topwater lures for SW big game? Can these lures overcome all situations? These questions prompted the development of the Screw Drive 180F / 180F FLAS HBOOST. The goal was to create a third appeal performance that cannot be achieved by diving pencils or poppers. The inspiration for the Screw Drive 180F / 180F FLAS HBOOST came from prop baits designed for targeting large freshwater species like muskies and pikes. By rotating the propeller, water flow and sound are generated to attract fish from a wide area, thoroughly built into a SW-specific design. The Screw Drive 180F / 180F FLAS HBOOST has been elevated to a dedicated SW big game lure.

Swims even in rough conditions, with high appeal due to propeller rotation.

The Screw Drive 180F / 180F FLAS HBOOST is a lure with the basic concept that the propeller attached at the rear of the body grabs water and rotates to generate bubbles and sound. It maintains a stable action with a 'poko-poko' sound during steady retrieval. It can also produce a popping action with a 'gobbo' sound during short jerks. Additionally, because the weight is located at the rear of the body and the propeller is always submerged, it is less prone to misaction even in rough water. Even in conditions where water surface rolling would cause other lures like poppers or diving pencils to roll over, this lure remains resilient and continues its action on the surface. Even in situations with high big fish potential but difficult lure operation, the Screw Drive 180F / 180F FLAS HBOOST offers chances for bites.

Normal Large, using two types of prop fins for a variety of actions.

The prop fins come in two types: normal large and easy to swap, with the default being the normal size. The normal size allows high-speed action, ideal for fast retrieves such as non-stop jerks or fast-paced long jerks effective for yellowtail and similar species. The large size provides even greater appeal, suitable for slow retrieves, slow-paced short jerks, or situations where broad and vigorous action is desired, such as targeting tuna or GT, with a popping action that minimizes movement distance.

Achieves high-level performance in both distance and strength, essential for SW big game.

The body is divided into two parts, with a structure where a wire runs through and a prop is attached to a rotating part. The Screw Drive 180F / 180F FLAS HBOOST meets high standards in both key elements for SW big game: distance and strength. Initially, during casting, resistance from the prop caused deceleration and wobbling of the lure. However, thorough testing of body shape and weight balance enabled a distance that does not cause stress to the angler, comparable to diving pencils. The wire passing through the prop part also ensures strength, meeting Shimano's proprietary strength standards for offshore casting.