Evergreen's Jungle Walker Mini is the compact version of the Jungle Walker spinnerbait, developed in collaboration with Kenta Onishi, a renowned Lake Biwa fishing guide. This compact spinnerbait is easy to use yet highly effective. Thanks to its reduced size and refined construction, it can be used in any environment: from shore or from a boat, in open water or through vegetation. It's not designed exclusively for big Black Bass, but is capable of catching bass of all sizes, making fishing simpler, more enjoyable and more productive.
Kenta Onishi says:
"In recent years, many fishing techniques have become more complicated, and while that's fine, I also believe it's important to rediscover the simplicity and joy of bass fishing. The spinnerbait is a lure that offers endless possibilities, but even just casting and retrieving it can result in plenty of bites and fun. With this idea in mind, I created the Jungle Walker Mini: a compact lure, but packed with features that catch more fish. It's not just for soft bait finesse fishing, but also for triggering reaction bites with hard baits, making bass fishing even more exciting. And above all, the violent strike of a Black Bass on a spinnerbait is something you’ll never get tired of experiencing!"
V-keel head with low center of gravity
The triangular, tapered head shape ensures excellent snag resistance:
- In grass and soft cover, the head pushes through vegetation to avoid hang-ups;
- Around branches and hard cover, the lure twists and slips free without stopping;
- The rear bulge increases sensitivity to contact and creates a short pause that triggers bites;
- The balanced design maintains stability during both slow and fast retrieves, with a quick recovery after each collision.
Wide-shaped collar
A technical feature that improves both casting and retrieving:
- Rear-weighted balance increases casting distance and reduces effort;
- Maintains a natural, parallel posture during swimming;
- The skirt remains lively and flaring, never sticking to the body, effectively camouflaging the hook.
Compact, high-strength wire frame
Constructed with 1.0 mm stainless steel wire, short and angled tightly to remain compact:
- Resistant to deformation, ensuring stability in air and water;
- Supports precise casts near cover and aggressive retrieves in challenging spots;
- The upper arm shields the hook point, drastically reducing snags;
- Produces tight, subtle vibrations suitable for a wide variety of conditions;
- Strong enough to handle large Black Bass and hard fights.
Dedicated blades (Willow & Slim Willow)
The Jungle Walker Mini features a unique blade combination designed to balance attraction and natural presentation:
- Standard Willow Leaf: slightly larger than normal, enhancing vibration and flash without being unnatural;
- Rear Slim Willow Leaf: creates tight, natural vibrations and starts spinning immediately, even at slow speeds or right after contact with cover;
- The balanced rotation produces a strong but subtle water push, ideal for enticing even wary bass.
1/0 Medium Wire Hook
A hook specifically designed for compact spinnerbaits:
- Perfectly balanced size that maintains compactness while ensuring reliability;
- Medium wire combines strength and penetration;
- Long throat bend holds fish securely and reduces the risk of losing them during the fight.
Hand-tied silicone skirt
The skirt is a key element of the lure and has been finely crafted:
- Made of standard silicone with strong water-pushing power;
- Reduced number of strands to keep the profile compact and natural;
- Opens up in the water with a subtle, consistent movement that easily deceives predators.
