SHIMANO XM-L80X Exsence Counter Wake 80F Flash Boost #006 Matte Chart

"Counter Wake 80F Flash Boost" is a downsized model of "Counter Wake 120F Flash Boost". In addition to simply reducing the size, we have redesigned the entire lure from the ground up in order to pursue greater action and distance. Above all, we paid special attention to improving the response of the action. Even if it receives only the slightest resistance, the lure will move briskly and create a strong undertow just below the water surface. Furthermore, the slender silhouette and the built-in jet boost solve the problem of difficulty achieving long flight distance, which is common with wake lures. By pursuing a design that is less susceptible to air resistance, we have achieved a stable flight distance even though it is a small lure.

The biggest feature of the "Counter Wake 80F Flash Boost" is its high response that allows it to act quickly even with the slightest resistance, and it also supports dead slow retrieves. By pursuing a design in which the lure firmly bites water, it is possible to appeal to sea bass for a long time even at short distances. It starts action immediately after landing on the water, making it an easy-to-use lure for capturing pin spots. Also, making the lure smaller tends to sacrifice buoyancy, which in turn tends to sacrifice action, but this lure achieves sharp action by finely adjusting the balance.

The reason we focused on the slender silhouette was to overcome the problem of flight distance that is common with wake lures. In order to generate a strong undertow on the surface, the lure itself needs to have a certain amount of volume, but if it is too large, air resistance will also increase, making it difficult for the lure to fly. Therefore, this "Counter Wake 80F Flash Boost" pursues the best balance between volume and a slender silhouette. From a number of samples, we came up with a design that is less susceptible to air resistance when casting.

Jet Boost technology also provides a more stable flight distance. When casting, the center of gravity moves backwards, which, combined with a design that is less susceptible to air resistance, achieves a stable flight distance. Furthermore, after landing on the water, the weight returns to the intended position due to the force of the spring, so it immediately starts swimming and attracts seabass.

The lip on the head is essential for achieving both the action and flight distance of this lure. This part is not only installed to hold water, but also contains the developer's detailed attention to detail. In particular, in terms of flight distance, in order to make the most of the slender silhouette, we have thoroughly pursued angles and depth of carving that are less susceptible to air resistance. However, we derived the best balance from a number of samples and designed it without sacrificing the desired action.