FLASH BOOST
A mirror plate that always emits a shine that attracts fish.
In lure fishing, short pauses between actions such as retrieving and twitching attract the fish's attention and entice them to bite. The "Flash Boost" was developed to further attract fish by utilizing these pauses. A reflector suspended by a spring inside the lure reflects light even when the lure is stationary, attracting fish.
The pose is both a "moment of bait" and a risk of being seen through.
Lure manipulation techniques include stop-and-go, twitching, and jerking, many of which involve a "pause" where the lure is temporarily stopped. This pause is also called a "feeding window" because it gives fish an excellent opportunity to strike the lure. However, fish are more likely to become wary of a stationary lure and may see through it. For example, a wary squid may become cautious when it sees an egi (squid jig) sinking and ignore it.
The current, waves, and winding speed can also cause the movement to stop.
Besides pausing, there are other moments when a lure unexpectedly stops moving. For example, "when a sea bass minnow is lifted up by a wave," "when the resistance the lure experiences changes due to the river current or tidal movement," or "when an offshore pencil lure stops moving correctly due to a mishandling error." In these situations, the fish that was chasing the lure may lose interest and swim away.
A lure that can attract fish even when you don't want to move the lure.
When actually fishing, anglers often want to place their lure in the middle of a school of fish or let it drift along the edge of a current. Even though they know it's better not to move it, they may worry whether it's attracting fish if they don't move it. Flash Boost was developed to solve this problem for anglers. It attracts fish with its sparkling effect just by floating on the water, so you can leave it there with confidence.
The alluring, erratic reflections that continue to entice even when you try to stop them
The key feature of the "Flash Boost" lure is the mirror-like reflector fixed inside by a spring. This ensures optimized flashing for different target fish while also providing sufficient durability. Every time the lure moves, the reflector vibrates, scattering light in all directions. Therefore, even when the lure is stationary, the reflector continues to vibrate, continuously attracting fish with its sparkling flash.
For a variety of targets and all anglers
Flash Boost is effective in a variety of fishing situations. In sea bass fishing, it keeps the fish's attention even when the lure is temporarily stopped by waves. Offshore, it is particularly effective in attracting tuna when pencil lures are stationary. In surf fishing for flounder, it increases the chances of a bite even while the lure is sinking or rising. In eging and squid jigging, it enhances the effect of attracting squid during the first fall after casting. This is possible because Flash Boost possesses a unique technology that simultaneously achieves "posture stability" and "appeal," which are essential elements for squid to grab the jig. Flash Boost does not require any special techniques and continues to attract fish with its lifelike sparkle even when the lure unexpectedly stops moving. This means that not only experienced anglers but also beginners can enjoy great advantages.
A lure that brings anglers' dreams to life.
Flash Boost is a technology that fulfills anglers' dreams of attracting fish's attention even when the lure isn't moving. Its high appeal increases the chances of a bite, and it keeps fish biting even as the lure sinks and rises. Even in the event of an unexpected slowdown, its brilliance continues to attract fish, and it has a proven track record. Flash Boost is Shimano's offering for all anglers.