HAL Hibuta73 Serpentine

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Topwater shad
Weight: 13 g (7/16 oz)
Buoyancy: Floating
Action: Natural meandering wobble just under the surface, flashing dart on a twitch
Target species: European Seabass, Flathead, Mulloway
Model: Hibuta73 Serpentine

Information

The swimming action

A floating, serpentine-action shad that swims with a natural meandering wobble just beneath the surface on a straight retrieve, while a light twitch flashes its wide body into a broad darting action.

When to throw it

Its swim is neither a wobble nor a roll, which suits drawing quiet, unsuspicious strikes from wary big fish holding in the shallows, particularly when they are keyed on tall-bodied baitfish such as konoshiro (gizzard shad).

How to work it

A slow, steady retrieve lets the meandering wobble run undisturbed; occasional light twitches add a flash-dart without breaking the natural presentation.

The setup it likes

Suits a 8'-8'6" ML seabass spinning rod with a 2500 reel, 8-12lb braid and a 16-20lb 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.