Shimano Exsence Silent Assassin 129F

Silent, stable, and built to reach fish other lures can't

JET BOOST internal weight-transfer system pushes casts out to roughly 65-70m even for average anglers
No internal rattle, so the silent body doesn't spook line-shy fish in clear or heavily-pressured water
Tight wobble-roll swims cleanly on a straight retrieve down to 0.8m, covering the mid-depth column other minnows miss

Shimano Exsence Silent Assassin 129F

Silent, stable, and built to reach fish other lures can't

JET BOOST internal weight-transfer system pushes casts out to roughly 65-70m even for average anglers
No internal rattle, so the silent body doesn't spook line-shy fish in clear or heavily-pressured water
Tight wobble-roll swims cleanly on a straight retrieve down to 0.8m, covering the mid-depth column other minnows miss

$27,95

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In stock

Length129 mm
Weight22 g
Depth0.5 to 1.0 m
TypeMinnow

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Description

A floating searching minnow for seabass and inshore work. A weight-transfer system loads long casts; it tracks a tight steady wobble and floats off on the pause.

Specs

Type: Minnow
Length: 129 mm
Weight: 22 g
Running depth: 0.5 to 1.0 m
Buoyancy: Floating
Action: Tight steady wobble
Target species: Seabass, Estuary
Retrieve style: Steady wind, pause
Model: Exsence Silent Assassin 129F JET BOOST

Sizing

129 mm / 22 g floating minnow with three #5 trebles — a full-size seabass profile that wants a 9'6"-10'6" rod to cast to its potential.

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: Minnow
Length: 129 mm
Weight: 22 g
Running depth: 0.5 to 1.0 m
Buoyancy: Floating
Action: Tight steady wobble
Hook size: #5
Target species: Seabass, Estuary
Retrieve style: Steady wind, pause
Model: Exsence Silent Assassin 129F JET BOOST

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The swimming action

On a constant retrieve the 129F holds a tight, controlled wobble-roll rather than a wide thrash, tracking straight and true thanks to the JET BOOST weight settling centrally the instant it lands. With no rattle, all the fish-attracting signal comes from clean vibration and flash, which keeps the action believable at both high and low retrieve speeds.

When to throw it

A genuine pilot lure for river mouths, harbour walls, open surf and rocky shore marks where you need to reach fish sitting well off the bank — built for long-range work rather than close-quarters flicking. It earns its place across the seasons, particularly the warmer months and the early autumn run when seabass feed in open water and distance to the shoal matters.

How to work it

A straight, unhurried constant retrieve is the default and usually the most productive — resist the urge to work it hard, the lure's own roll does the attracting. Vary retrieve speed methodically to find what the fish want, and add sharp jerks or long sweeping pulls to trigger a following fish that hasn't committed.

The setup it likes

Suits a 9.6-10.6ft seabass rod with enough backbone to punch a 22g lure the full distance, paired with a 3000-4000 size reel. PE 1.0-1.5 braid with a 20-25lb fluorocarbon leader balances castability with abrasion resistance around rock and harbour structure.

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

JET BOOST works via a tungsten weight riding a through-shaft on a spring: it snaps back under casting load for bullet flight, then springs forward on splashdown so the lure swims true with zero start-up lag

JET BOOST is Shimano's evolution of the earlier AR-C moving-weight system, refined to remove the swim delay older weight-transfer lures suffered after landing

Silent Assassin deliberately ditches the rattle ball used in many seabass minnows — a quiet, natural-sounding lure draws more confident bites from wary estuary seabass