VAGABOND Glide Hustler 130S 53g #134PAN

Flat-sided S-curve glide bait that glides underwater — a strike to predatory instincts.

A new glide bait is here that cuts through the water and directly targets the predatory instincts of big bass. The GLIDE HUSTLER mimics high-bodied baitfish like bluegill and crucian carp — prey known to exceed 20 cm, rich in fat and calories, and slower-moving, making them easier targets for predators.

Designed to replicate these baitfish, the GLIDE HUSTLER delivers wide S-shaped swimming and side-to-side sliding dart actions. Its bluegill-like silhouette provokes instinctive aggression from egg-guarding bass and strongly appeals to those seeking high-calorie prey. The flat-sided body enhances flash and generates strong water displacement, making it highly effective at attracting fish from a distance.

The body features a slightly downward head tilt with a flat head design to improve diving ability. The sides are engineered to be as flat as possible to maximize sliding range and turning ability. A keel-shaped edge on the belly allows for quick, sharp turning and wide, darting slides.

Despite its large 130 mm size, the bait is lipless and enables crisp sliding action with minimal rod movement. The flat sides produce intense flashes that trigger predatory responses.

• Steady retrieve: smooth S-curve swimming
• Long-stroke jerks: tight wobble action
• Twitching: sharp, wide, side-to-side slides with limited forward movement

Sliding through the water with fluid, darting action, the GLIDE HUSTLER hits bass where it counts — a game-changing addition to Japan’s big bait scene.

FEATURES

■ Flat Side Body

Modeled after high-bodied baitfish like bluegill, this flat side design enhances flash and wide slide range. It appeals strongly to big bass by mimicking high-fat prey and provoking defensive aggression. Strong water displacement increases attraction from long distances.

■ Flat Head Shape

Maintains a flat head with slightly downward weight balance, increasing diving ability and making it easier to control range and depth through steady retrieve.

■ Keel-Shaped Belly

The keel-shaped belly enhances quick turning and wide slide-darting. Even at 130 mm in length, it delivers agile sliding with light rod work. The flashing from the flat sides acts as a trigger for predatory fish.

■ High-Strength Through-Wire Frame

Built to withstand 45 kg of force, the wire-through frame combined with a thick resin body makes it suitable not just for bass, but also large predators and saltwater species like yellowtail.

■ Heavy-Duty Hooks & Split Rings

Outfitted with high-strength thick-wire hooks and rings for big bass and saltwater predators. The bait can be tuned to a floating type by swapping for smaller hooks and rings.

■ Realistic Scale Pattern

The body features a custom scale design that mimics real fish scales, varying in shape and size. This delivers a unique flashing pattern for strong visual appeal.

■ Proven Big Bass Performance

In testing, the GLIDE HUSTLER has already produced outstanding catches, including bass over 60 cm, thanks to its S-curve and slide-dart actions.

■ Saltwater Capable

With its tough wire-through construction, it's more than capable in saltwater. Early field tests have reported explosive results even in low topwater activity, often triggering surface boils post-retrieve.