Product Description
DESIGNED FOR NEW ZEALAND - TECHNICALLY ADVANCED
KOHGA or ‘Red Fang’, is the culmination of over 50 years of Japanese lure development. Which, coupled with extensive field testing and advanced hydrodynamic design, has resulted in the creation of the most technically advanced sliding lure available in the New Zealand market. During their research Daiwa lure engineers identified that Snapper in particular have impaired depth perception and struggle to track stationary targets. It was derived that constant movement was then the most important factor in maximising a lures efficiency. By separating the head, skirt, and hooks, all components on the Kohga can move freely without restriction.
The head of the Kohga lure features a range of innovative designs. A proprietary ceramic tube is inserted through the weighted component of the lure. This serves to protect the leader material by effectively dissipating heat and allowing the lure to slide smoothly up and down the line preventing damage. A hydrodynamic keel design stabilises the lures movement through the water column. This increases the sink rate while allowing the lure to resist spinning to minimise potential for tangles on retrieve. While the tapered head design enables the lure to adapt to high and low current situations and maintain optimal swimming action at all times.
Not to be outdone, the skirt and assist hooks on the Kohga are equally innovative. A tubular plastic bumper has been integrated into the skirt and sits between the weighted head and assist hooks. This serves to protect the leader knot from the repetitive impacts of the sliding weight. The skirt has been securely attached to this tubular bumper with a combination of whipping thread and glue to markedly increasing longevity. The assist cord features a fluorocarbon core which maintains optimal hook placement while limiting the chance of snagging hooks on the leader. While ultra-sharp Japanese Saq-Sas assist hooks, with up to 40% increased penetration, ensure you have the maximum chance for a positive hook up on the bite. Available in a range of proven colours with high contrast UV paints, holographic stickers to increase refraction of light and actively attract nearby fish, and abalone bite markers to trigger a predatory response.
Daiwa Kohga Bay Rubber Free Slider Lure Features:
- Polished Ceramic Tube has an extremely smooth surface to efficiently dissipate heat, protecting the leader as the lure slides
- Hydrodynamic keel design increases the lures stability and sink rate ensuring optimal presentation in the correct area of the water column
- Tapered head design enables the lure to adapt to high and low current situations to maintain optimal lure action
- Holographic stickers reflect light creating flash and increasing interest
- Plastic bumper protects the leader knot from the sliding weight
- Securely attached skirt is glued in place, whipped with thread and then glued again to increase longevity
- Kevlar Assist Cord with a fluorocarbon core provides optimal hook placement and prevents hooks from snagging on the leader
- Ultra sharp Japanese SaqSas hooks increase penetration by up to 40% to ensure a secure hook set with minimal pressure
Daiwa Kohga Bay Rubber Free Slider Lure Specifications:
- Weights Available: 60g, 80, 100g, 120g, 150g & 200g
- Lure Style: Sliding
- Head Design: Tapered + Reversible + Keeled
- Insert: Ceramic + Coating
- Skirt Detail: Sliding + Glued + Bound
- Kevlar Cord: Fluorocarbon Core
- Hook: Japanese Teflon coating SaqSas
Facts
Land & Sea’s Guide to fishing the Daiwa Kohga Bay Rubber Sliding Lure:
Fishing a Kabura style lure (also known as a sliding lure) can be one of the more productive ways to target delicious New Zealand table fish in many regions all over the country. This manner of fishing is one that our team have perfected over the years resulting in the below tips & tricks.
- As a general rule of thumb select the lightest weight of kabura that will get you to the bottom when considering the water current & drift speed. Pro Tip – Lift the weight of your lure the more people you have fishing on the boat to avoid line tangles.
- Take a look through our colour recommendations below to ensure you are fishing the right colour during the right part of the day! This can make all the difference.
- When looking at the lure head you will notice a thin & a thick side. Slide the thick face on first to ensure this facing head first into the current.
- When preparing to fish your Kabura lure; slide the head on first followed by the kabura skirt. These will both flow freely on your leader then tie a uni knot directly to the Daiwa solid ring securing the Kabura lure to your line.
- Once all ready – descend your Kabura lure to the depths below making sure you keep in contact with the lure. Often when fishing for Snapper you will receive bites on the way down. Be ready!
- Once you hit the bottom engage your reel and begin to slow wind. A slow retrieve is required to allow the fish time to bite up the skirt.
- When receiving bites do not strike and continue to slowly wind your lure. The ultra-sharp Daiwa SaqSas hooks will do all the work for you from this point!
- Once you feel the pressure of the fish and can ensure the hooks are set, slowly lift your rod tip and engage in the fight.
- Chances are you have hooked your fish over a sandy bottom therefore apply light to moderate drag pressure to match the weight of your lure, rod & reel. Now sit back & enjoy the fight. No need to rush!
Land & Sea’s Colour Guide to fishing the Daiwa Kohga Bay Rubber Sliding Lure:
- Daiwa Kohga Shakura Glow – Our go-to lure colour for early mornings! The key is in the name – the glow aspect of this lure makes it perfect for low-light conditions. Also ideal for deeper water when there is less natural light penetration this is the lure to throw on!
- Daiwa Kohga Pink – The perfect lure for when the morning bite has ended into the mid-morning. A great option for overcast days or when the water conditions are a bit average. Pink can be the winning difference!
- Daiwa Kohga Orange – We believe orange is one of the most versatile colours in any sliding lure. The best time to fish Orange is during the middle of the day when the sun is a bit higher in the sky. Orange is a great option on a clear day & when the fish are a bit slow on the bite.
- Daiwa Kohga Chartreuse – We tend to lean towards the Chartreuse colour during dusk time and when the daylight is fading away. The Chartreuse colour is a provocative option when you need that little bit extra to entice the bite!
