DUO Realis Spinbait 80

The bait that put spybaiting on the map

Twin cupped propellers hum and rock the body on even the slowest retrieve, giving off a subtle minnow-vibration pressured bass rarely refuse
Sinking design lets you count it down to any depth and crawl it through open water, not just along the bottom or surface
Compact 80mm/9.4g body casts a long way on light line, so you can reach located fish without spooking them

DUO Realis Spinbait 80

The bait that put spybaiting on the map

Twin cupped propellers hum and rock the body on even the slowest retrieve, giving off a subtle minnow-vibration pressured bass rarely refuse
Sinking design lets you count it down to any depth and crawl it through open water, not just along the bottom or surface
Compact 80mm/9.4g body casts a long way on light line, so you can reach located fish without spooking them

$29,95

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In stock

Length80 mm
Weight9.4 g
Depth0.5 to 2.5 m
TypeSpybait

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Description

The spybait that made the technique mainstream. Twin propellers turn on a slow, straight wind to throw a subtle flash and vibration that pressured fish cannot leave alone.

Specs

Type: Spybait
Length: 80 mm
Weight: 9.4 g
Running depth: 0.5 to 2.5 m
Buoyancy: Sinking
Action: Twin-prop flash and shimmer
Target species: Bass, Trout, Estuary
Retrieve style: Slow steady wind, count down
Model: Realis Spinbait 80

Sizing

80 mm / 9.4 g slow-sinking spybait with fine-wire #8 trebles — built for 6-8 lb line; heavier tackle kills both the cast and the fall.

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: Spybait
Length: 80 mm
Weight: 9.4 g
Running depth: 0.5 to 2.5 m
Buoyancy: Sinking
Action: Twin-prop flash and shimmer
Hook size: #8
Target species: Bass, Trout, Estuary
Retrieve style: Slow steady wind, count down
Model: Realis Spinbait 80

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The swimming action

Twin cupped propellers front and rear spin on the fall and throughout the retrieve, causing the body to rock and list slightly rather than swim dead straight. That off-balance roll, combined with prop flash and hum, mimics the subtle vibration of a distressed baitfish far better than a lure that tracks perfectly true.

When to throw it

Suited to clear water with good visibility, where bass can see and react to a subtle presentation from distance — highland reservoirs, gin-clear natural lakes, or heavily pressured fisheries where fish have seen every crankbait going. It also excels around the spawn and during schooling activity when bass are keyed on baitfish near docks and laydowns.

How to work it

This isn't a search bait — cast beyond a known fish or piece of cover and count it down to the target depth, then crawl it back on a painfully slow, steady retrieve with the reel handle alone; avoid twitching it, the props do the work. Let it sink on a semi-slack line to keep the fall natural.

The setup it likes

Light line is essential: 6-8lb fluorocarbon or a light braid-to-fluoro leader on a soft-tipped spinning rod. Thin-diameter line lets the bait sink and swim naturally instead of riding up in the water column.

Straight answers

FAQ

Is it worth more than a marketplace lure?

You get the real JDM profile, spec you can act on, and honest availability. No fake scarcity, no fake reviews.

Does it actually catch fish?

We list length, weight, action and running depth so you can match it to your water.

How long does shipping take?

Packed in Japan, sent with tracked international shipping. Delivery time varies by destination and your tracking shows progress.

What if it arrives wrong or damaged?

Eligible returns apply, with practical support for covered orders.

Fun facts about this lure

Widely credited as the bait that introduced spybaiting to the mainstream bass market when it landed in the West around 2013

The technique behind it was refined on Japan's Lake Biwa, where heavily-pressured bass demanded a subtler presentation than jerkbaits or crankbaits could offer

Its twin-prop, slow-sink design became the template every other spybait on the market has since been measured against