Soft Hanitas Crank 3

Madotachi's Soft Hanitas Crank 3 is a compact, floating soft crankbait that produces strong vibrations! A new-generation lure designed for anglers looking for innovation, a pronounced swimming action and quick action adjustments. Made from elastomer (a highly flexible, tough and durable material), it combines the softness of a softbait with the action of a crankbait. Its short, wide and hollow body retains air, providing high buoyancy and a clearly visible profile despite its compact size. Perfect for targeting freshwater predators such as perch, largemouth bass and pike, as well as saltwater and lagoon species such as sea bass, its pronounced wobbling action displaces plenty of water and attracts fish. Supplied ready to fish with an offset hook (ICHIKAWA MUSCLE HOOK #3/0) and a supporting treble hook, which can be removed as required. The lure weighs approximately 8.5 grams in its standard configuration.

ACTION IN THE WATER
The Soft Hanitas Crank 3 delivers a powerful swimming action, with pronounced wobbling and strong vibrations, ideal for exploring the upper layers of the water column.
It works well with slow, steady retrieves, alternating short pauses and restarts around reed beds, docks and submerged vegetation.
Additional weight can also be added to adjust its swimming attitude and running depth to suit the conditions.

KEY FEATURES
- Elastomer material: a flexible, tough and durable body with a hollow construction that compresses during a strike, helping hook-ups even when using only the offset hook;
- Adjustable action (Qwing): the side fins can be repositioned to modify swimming attitude, stability and movement, adapting the presentation to different fishing situations;
- True Tune: if the lure does not swim straight, its tracking can easily be corrected by adjusting the side fins;
- IN system (removable internal components): internal parts can be replaced to customize weight and balance. Hooks and fins are shared with the Soft Hanitas 4.

HOW TO USE THE QWING SYSTEM
- Stretch one fin;
- Rotate it upwards or downwards;
- Repeat with the other fin.
(To remove a fin: pull until it comes out)

QWING SYSTEM MODES
1) First mode (both fins positioned in the lower groove): action just below the surface. Slow or medium steady retrieves are recommended. Installing the fin backwards (reverse) produces a surface action.
2) Second mode (both fins positioned in the upper groove): a slightly deeper-running action. Suitable for steady retrieves, stop-and-go retrieves or twitching.
3) Third mode (without fins): for fast retrieves or jerk-style presentations.

"True Tune" tracking adjustment: If the lure does not swim straight, stretch the fins and shift them slightly to one side until it tracks as desired.

Removing "IN" components: Stretch the lip, release the line-tie eye and remove the internal component. To reinstall, follow the steps in reverse order.

MADE IN JAPAN

*The weighted hook and replacement wings are also available.