Daysprout Falltech 22g

A flat-shape, centre-balance metal jig that alternates "bite and release" on the water during a fast first retrieve to draw in roaming fish, with a free-fall action designed to trigger reaction bites from suspended fish holding mid-water. That behaviour holds up in the broken, uneven flow typical of wild river and stream water, where a lure needs to stay readable rather than washing out in the current.

Aimed at big, deep mainstream rivers and deep lake zones within Daysprout's NATIVE range, where casting distance and the ability to reach suspended or bottom-holding fish matter more than a delicate presentation. It's a practical option through a normal river session, from searching fresh water on the walk upstream to working a pool a second time once the first pass hasn't produced a fish.

Work it with one-pitch or long jerks from a long cast to trigger roaming fish, or switch to bottom-bumping retrieves for low-activity fish holding deep. Read the current as you retrieve, adjusting speed and rod angle to hold the intended depth and action rather than fighting the flow on a fixed retrieve.

Pair with a light-medium native-trout rod around 6-7ft rated for casting metal jigs of this weight, a 2000-2500 reel, and 4-6lb fluorocarbon main line. Keep the drag set on the lighter side for a fast, hard-fighting wild fish, and check the leader knot regularly against rocks and timber typical of native-trout water.