Surfmaster - Pilchard Lure

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$500AUD

Colour: Blue

Why this colour

Natural pilchard match that shines brightest in clear water and good light.

Size: 7g

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How to fish this lure The retrieve, the rig, and the colour Big Kev would tie on.

About this lure

A realistic metal pilchard imitation that casts well and excels across multiple fishing techniques.

This Surfmaster lure comes in weights ranging from 7 g up to 85 g and finishes including reflective blue, chrome, and blue/white, designed to match baitfish in New  Zealand waters such as pilchard and anchovy. Its slim profile and balanced weight distribution offer excellent casting control, while the built-in treble hook ensures good hook-up rates.

When retrieved with speed or jigged vertically, its flash and subtle wobble attract species like kahawai, trevally, kingfish, and snapper. It’s equally effective when trolled or fished around reefs, gutters, or schooling bait zones.

Float or slow-sink action depending on size and finish
Length/weight options: approx. 7 g to 85 g in incremental sizes
Strong VMC treble hooks for dependable hooking power
Highly reflective finishes enhance visibility in coastal conditions

A simple, versatile lure that’s a staple for any inshore or nearshore angler seeking baitfish imitation without complication.

Which colour, and when

BlueNatural pilchard match that shines brightest in clear water and good light.

ChromePure flash to draw fish from distance - works when the light is flat or overcast.

Blue/WhiteNatural pilchard match that shines brightest in clear water and good light.

Which weight, and when

7 g The lightest size suits calm, shallow water and short casts to surface-feeding fish.

10 g A light option for close-range work in settled conditions and small baitfish imitation.

15 g A versatile middle weight for general casting and jigging in moderate conditions.

25 g Adds casting distance and a quicker sink for slightly deeper or breezier water.

40 g Suits longer casts, current, and reaching bait schools holding a little deeper.

60 g A heavier choice for distance casting into wind and punching through chop.

85 g The heaviest size for maximum casting range and fast descent in strong wind or current.

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