Daiwa Morethan Switch Hitter 85S

Designed by Masaya Onuma

One pencil, day or night, any pinch you're in

High-density sinking pencil casts up to 72.5m even into a headwind
Slalom-style tail-slide action reads current and turns irregular automatically
Works the whole 0.2-1.0m band, covering skinny water and just-sub-surface fish in one lure

Daiwa Morethan Switch Hitter 85S

Designed by Masaya Onuma

One pencil, day or night, any pinch you're in

High-density sinking pencil casts up to 72.5m even into a headwind
Slalom-style tail-slide action reads current and turns irregular automatically
Works the whole 0.2-1.0m band, covering skinny water and just-sub-surface fish in one lure

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$13.00

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Length85 mm
Weight20 g
Depth0.2–1 m
TypeSinking pencil

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Description

A sinking minnow built for seabass and estuary work. Casts a long way into wind, swims with a tight wobble on a slow wind and rolls on the fall.

Specs

Type: Sinking pencil
Length: 85 mm
Weight: 20 g
Running depth: 0.2–1 m
Buoyancy: Sinking
Action: Tight side-to-side slalom slide, roll on the fall
Target species: European Seabass, Bream, Flathead, Striped Bass
Retrieve style: Slow steady wind with twitches/stop-start
Model: Morethan Switch Hitter 85S

Sizing

85 mm / 20 g — dense for its length, which is where the 72.5 m casts come from. Twin ST-46 #6 trebles; suits 9 ft-plus seabass rods rated to about 28 g.

Shipping & returns

Packed in Japan and shipped with tracked international delivery. Duties and taxes may apply at checkout depending on destination. Eligible returns are covered — see the shipping page for timelines.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Sinking pencil
Length: 85 mm
Weight: 20 g
Buoyancy: Sinking
Running depth: 0.2–1 m
Action: Tight side-to-side slalom slide, roll on the fall
Hook size: #6
Target species: European Seabass, Bream, Flathead, Striped Bass
Retrieve style: Slow steady wind with twitches/stop-start
Model: Morethan Switch Hitter 85S

Information

The swimming action

A compact, dense sinking pencil that slides side to side in a tight slalom rather than a wide dog-walk. Its high specific gravity keeps it locked in the 0.2-1.0m zone, and the tail-slide motion reacts to current seams and turbulence, breaking into an irregular wobble that mimics an injured baitfish rather than a metronomic swimmer.

When to throw it

Built for skinny, structure-heavy water: shallow estuary flats, surf, rock marks and tidal creeks where a deeper-diving minnow would foul or spook fish. It earns its keep at first and last light and after dark when seabass push onto the shallows, and works in daylight over sand or rubble when fish hold near the surface film.

How to work it

A straight, steady retrieve is the starting point and often enough on its own — let the tail-slide action do the work. Slow right down in cold water or slack tide, and add occasional twitches or a stop-start cadence on current seams to exaggerate the erratic roll and draw a reaction bite.

The setup it likes

Pair with a 9-9.6ft seabass spinning rod rated around 7-28g, matched to a 2500-3000 size reel. PE 0.8-1.2 with a 16-20lb fluorocarbon leader gives castability for the 20g body while staying light enough not to kill the action in shallow water.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We give you the cheapest available price, as we get it directly from the distributors. You pay what an angler in Japan pays, plus postage.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and handed to Japan Post within 3 to 8 business days. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

10 to 20 business days on Standard (tracked) or Economy, or 3 to 7 business days on Express EMS with tracking and insurance. Every option is priced at checkout before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

VAT is collected at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery for standard orders.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine, sourced only through authorised distributors — never grey imports or marketplace resellers.