Wild Hunch

Evergreen's Wild Hunch is a Bass Fishing crankbait designed to be "cast without hesitation," as stated by Morizo Shimizu, one of Japan's most accomplished tournament pros on the U.S. circuits. For Shimizu, the most essential feature of a crankbait is simple: it must swim properly even with thick lines and at high retrieve speeds. Behind this apparent simplicity lies his extensive experience gained over years on the American tournament scene. Shimizu continues to achieve spectacular results with the Wild Hunch during competitions, proving how effective and reliable it's under real-world conditions. It’s one of his secret weapons, to the point where he says: "This is a lure I wish other tournament anglers wouldn't use".

FEATURES
- 3D Hyper Lip Design: A three-dimensional bill that grabs water effectively, seamlessly blending wobbling (side-to-side action) and rolling (body rotation) for high realism. Its action can trigger strikes even on a simple steady retrieve. Remarkably skilled at deflecting off hard cover like rocks and wood;
- Optimized Body Design: Crafted to minimize water resistance during retrieves, reduce air drag during casting, and enhance obstacle-avoidance. Even without a weight-transfer system, it achieves long and accurate casts with ease;
- Fixed Tungsten Weight: The internal weight is made entirely of tungsten and is fixed in place to maintain a low center of gravity. This boosts stability and enhances the sharpness of the bill's action, provoking strikes even from inactive or pressured bass;
- Hook Balance System: Uses different-sized treble hooks front and rear, with the front hook designed to prevent excessive swing during action. This significantly reduces the risk of losing fish — a common issue with traditional crankbaits.

RECOMMENDED USE
The Wild Hunch performs best with a steady, continuous retrieve, where its lifelike action triggers bites from even the most cautious fish. Ideal for: hard cover (wood, rocks), shallow water and pressured or inactive fish.

TACKLE SETUP
- Recommended rods: 6'0" to 7'0" baitcasting rods, Medium-Light to Medium power;
- Recommended line: Fluorocarbon 8–14 lb or Nylon 10–20 lb.

Comes equipped with split ring #3, front treble hook #7, and rear treble hook #5.

Action: Floating

Range: 1.2 to 1.6 m