Lucky Craft Wonder 80 - Namisu Collaboration Color. Lucky Craft ESG Saltwater Lure, Minnow. Sea Bass, Black Seabream, Pompano, Flounder

[Lucky Craft]'s "Wonder" series has long been a staple in the sea bass fishing scene, established as the **“original sinking pencil”** and continuing to lead the way. It began with an intuitive feeling – “it has no drawing resistance, yet somehow I’m still catching fish” – and evolved into the unique reality that it catches fish others can’t. Its greatest appeal lies in the combination of simplicity and depth: it can be fished with a simple retrieve. Even on calm nights, when the water surface is still, the Wonder approaches fish naturally, swimming like a weakened baitfish with a wobbling motion. Reports of success are particularly numerous for night fishing, with countless anglers saying, “Fish that wouldn’t take a [Beefreez] or a [Valid] would hit the Wonder.” Its ability to entice inactive fish to strike is the Wonder’s greatest strength.

■ Basic Action: Simply “Straight Retrieve” Using the Wonder is incredibly simple. Just cast and slowly reel, at about one rotation per second. This allows the Wonder to maintain a horizontal posture while rolling subtly and wobbling just below the surface. It is particularly effective at the edges of current seams and in areas of light and shadow. ・Cast into the current, maintaining line tension and reeling slowly. ・If there are clear boundaries between light and dark, such as around floodlights, cast into the light and continue reeling towards the dark. This simple operation is enough to trigger strikes from wary fish that won’t take other lures. Moreover, many strikes occur in the easily visible range just below the surface, allowing you to enjoy the visual excitement of the bite.

■ “Distance” and “Horizontal Fall” Unique to a Sinking Pencil The Wonder is also an excellent casting sinking pencil. The 95mm and slim models, in particular, offer exceptional casting performance, allowing you to reach vast open water or distant structures. Another noteworthy feature is its unique “horizontal fall.” Unlike conventional sinking pencils that sink in a nose-down position, the Wonder maintains a natural posture and falls horizontally with light line tension. “Lift & Fall,” utilizing this characteristic, is very effective in rivers and areas with current. Cast across the current, let it fall with tension as it drifts with the flow, then lift and repeat to trigger reaction strikes.

■ Choosing a Model and Adapting to Different Conditions The Wonder comes in a variety of sizes and shapes, allowing for detailed customization based on the conditions and the target fish. Wonder 60 & 80: The basic model most suitable for surface straight retrieves at night. It excels particularly on calm, windless nights, delivering overwhelming results with a slow retrieve of one rotation per second. Wonder 95: Effective in situations requiring long casts or for “ochi-ayu (falling sweetfish)” patterns. Simply cast upstream and reel with the current to attract big fish. Slim 70, 90 & 110: Particularly strong for *bachi-nuke* (corixid emergence), *haku* (alewife), *chi-ayu* (young sweetfish), and *ami* (shrimp) patterns, and ideal for night game light patterns. The slim silhouette is less affected by wind and improves casting distance.

■ Corresponding Bait Patterns and Effective Seasons The Wonder can handle a variety of bait patterns, including: *Bachi-nuke* (December – June): Straight retrieve is the basic technique. The Wonder Slim is particularly effective. *Haku* & *Chi-ayu* Patterns (March – June): Fine-tuning size and retrieve speed is key. *Inakko* & *Iwashi* (May – October): Explore wide areas with the 95 and MAX SS models. *Ochi-ayu*, *Sayori* & *Konoshiro* (September – December): Slowly drift, utilizing the horizontal fall. *Ami* Patterns (December – June): Present a natural action as if drifting to entice strikes. *Mebaru* Plugging (December – May): Slow straight retrieve around floodlights.

Fish that won’t take a [Beefreez] or a [Valid] often strike the Wonder. That’s the magic of the Wonder series – “you don’t feel like you’re going to catch anything, but you do.” It can handle micro bait patterns, *chi-ayu*, *haku* in spring and early summer, *inakko*, *iwashi*, and squid in summer, and *sayori*, *ochi-ayu*, *konoshiro*, and *hatahata* in autumn and winter. Its silhouette and natural action adapt to any bait pattern. Simply reel it in quietly and slowly. “You don’t feel like you’re fishing, but you’re catching.” That’s the true essence of the “Wonder,” the original sinking pencil.

【Voltage Compatibility】 When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed for Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so if you use them with a different voltage, it may cause a malfunction.

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