Apia Argo 200

$31.88 USD

Apia Argo 200

$31.88 USD

Leaves Japan in 3–8 business days

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Length200 mm (7.9 in)
Weight105 g (3.7 oz)
DepthSurface
TypeTopwater

Description

The Apia Argo 200 is a 200mm, 105g topwater floating pencil built as the largest model in the Argo series, aimed at seabass keyed onto large baitfish such as konoshiro (gizzard shad). It carries three #1/0 trebles (BKK FANGS-62UA) and uses a magnet weight-transfer system to help maintain casting distance despite its size, with a twin-cup face designed to throw a strong splash and draw strikes from fish that ignore smaller topwater lures.

Developed by Apia pro staff Kunihiko Hamamoto, the Argo 200 is built for anglers deliberately targeting big seabass on oversized surface lures. It is available in eight colourways ranging from clear finishes through to matte patterns.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Topwater
Length: 200 mm (7.9 in)
Weight: 105 g (3.7 oz)
Buoyancy: Floating
Running depth: Surface
Action: Twin-cup splash and V-wake dog-walk
Hook size: #1/0 x3 (BKK FANGS-62UA)
Target species: European Seabass, Mulloway, Barramundi, Tailor, Striped Bass
Retrieve style: Walk-the-dog
Model: ARGO200

Information

The swimming action

Argo is Apia's topwater pencil plug: a twin-cup nose throws a splash and V-wake on a straight retrieve, while magnet weight-transfer gives long, stable casting distance and a near-horizontal floating posture for a reliable dog-walk action.

When to throw it

A daytime and low-light topwater bait for seabass working baitfish on the surface — river mouths, flats and open coast — particularly effective during mullet and shad runs.

How to work it

Walk-the-dog with rhythmic rod twitches to keep the V-wake and splash going, pausing briefly between sequences; a straight retrieve alone will also produce the wake at a gentler pace.

The setup it likes

Suits a medium-power seabass spinning rod (M power for the larger sizes, ML for smaller), a 3000–4000-size reel, 12–16 lb fluorocarbon or 1.0–1.5 PE braid with a fluorocarbon leader.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We aim to beat your local price. We ship direct from Japan, cutting out the overseas middleman, and shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and leave within 3–8 business days, tracked. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

Your order leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. Checkout shows the delivery options for your country, with their price and delivery estimate, before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

US import duty is shown as its own line at checkout, before you pay. Your parcel then travels duty-paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, sourced in Japan from an established Japanese wholesaler and shipped straight to you. Never marketplace resellers.