SMITH Gunship 45SS #34 PH Glitter

Size-Up Model Expands Your Reach — GUNSHIP 45F / 45SS / 45HF

The GUNSHIP is a compact minnow plug designed for light saltwater game, with mebaru (rockfish) as its primary target. It is a shallow-running surface-oriented minnow, available in Floating, High-Floating (HF), and Slow-Sinking (SS) models.

The body, inspired by baby squid, features a slightly plump silhouette, an offset lip mimicking tentacles, and oversized squid-like eyes — all contributing to a lifelike baitfish form.

Why the GUNSHIP 45 Was Born

For anglers who wished to reach beyond the limits of the standard GUNSHIP 36, the GUNSHIP 45 was developed.
Despite being 45mm long, it maintains a light retrieve feel while delivering strong, tactile action feedback, making it responsive and sharp in motion.
Anglers accustomed to the GUNSHIP 36 will find the 45 intuitive and easy to use.
Most of all, its remarkable casting distance allows you to explore and conquer new fishing spots with confidence.

Features

• High-density tungsten weight built in for outstanding casting distance, even in this compact size.
• A fixed low center of gravity maximizes recovery and movement repetition, allowing for high-response action across a wide range — from ultra-slow to high-speed retrieves.
• Unlike many small plugs that feel dull or uncertain in the water, the GUNSHIP offers a light retrieve feel while delivering crisp, rhythmic action that clearly transmits movement to your hand.
• Its wobble-and-roll action is sharp and wide-ranged, making it highly attractive.
• The clear-body versions eliminate internal clutter and forgo scale patterns on the sides to emphasize clarity and transparency in the water.

How to Use

• After casting, drift or slow retrieve are the base methods.
• Incorporate stop-and-go pauses during retrieve for float-up actions that can trigger bites.
• Use retrieve-generated vibration and flash to create presence, then a pause to entice the bite.

Even during night fishing, when visibility is low, the GUNSHIP’s responsive movement ensures that any changes are transmitted clearly to the angler.

Model Tips for Conditions

• Use Floating (F) in calm water when fish are striking near the surface.
• Switch to Slow Sinking (SS) when there are small waves or if you feel the strike zone is deeper.
• The High Floating (HF) model is tuned for quick surfacing and ripple generation, making it ideal for active fish and rapid search bait presentations.
  Try HF when slow approaches aren’t producing — it’s highly effective for aggressive feeders.