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Maritimo 2023 S-Series LEADERBOARD

Forward-Facing Sonar Beast

by DAIWA 16 Jul 19:55 UTC

FFS Beast

Ever Greens new Last Ace 128 arrives as a bigger offering for forward-facing sonar enthusiasts. 

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 11, 2024) The advent of forward-facing sonar (FFS) has hatched numbers of nouveau techniques to tempt fish marked in front of the boat. Theres moping, hover strolling, and mid-strolling. And now, Ever Green launches its new 5-inch Last Ace 128 for power mid-strolling with the aim of enticing alpha bass in the pack. 

LAST ACE 128 (BABY GILL) rigged on a jig.

DAIWAs Field Marketing Manager, Chris Martin, explained. The Last Ace 128 offers a slightly larger profile than most FFS minnow-style baits on the market. The bigger silhouette is designed to root out the biggest, most aggressive fish in the pod.

The Last Ace 128s power mid-strolling effect is accomplished by its noticeably up-curved tail design. The unique shape and angle of the tail makes it effortless for anglers to achieve that tantalizing rolling action so popular with FFS, said Martin.

Its action is further enhanced by a specialized salt constitution. The salt composition is evenly dispersed through only the belly half of the Last Ace 128, said Martin. Rigged weightless and power strolled, it causes the bait to sink horizontally and produce a shimmy akin to an injured baitfish. Its offset weighting is the key.

Infused with baitfish scent throughout, the Last Ace 128 has an exceptionally flexible belly and tail, while the purposely denser top yields exceptional durability around the hook. 

Cosmetically, fish will appreciate the Last Ace 128s raised, 3D real eyes and dotted lateral line, which accentuate its authenticity. 

ARMANDO GOLD

SUPER WAKASAGI

BABY GILL

WHITE CLEAR

NATURAL SHAD

NEON MOROKO

RIGGING THE LAST ACE 128

The slow sinking and exceptionally durable Last Ace 128 can be rigged weightless with a swimbait hook. Downward into the nose, back up through the body, and then slide the hookpoint into the molded notch on the baits back. The hookpoint stays hidden but is easily activated by a striking fish. Rigging as such also makes the Last Ace 128 virtually weedless for operating through vegetation.

It can also be paired with a jig. Go lighter for working the middle of the water column and heavier if you want to operate near or on the bottom. Long-shanked jigs with quality baitholders work best.

Lastly, and most simply, impale the middle of the Last Ace 128s back from side to side with a kahle-style hook. Flip it out, let it sink, and twitch it around. Looks like a baitfish taking its last gulp of air. 

Unique upturned tail produces lifelike rolling action.

LAST ACE 128 FEATURES:

  • 5-inch minnow-style bait
  • Slow sinking
  • Ideal for forward-facing sonar (FFS) techniques
  • Unique upturned tail produces lifelike rolling action
  • Specially balanced with a salt formulation for a horizontal fall
  • Infused with baitfish scent
  • Raised 3D real eyes
  • Dotted lateral line for authenticity
  • 6 proven colors: Baby Gill, Super Wakasagi, Natural Shad, Neon Moroko, Armando Gold, and White Clear

MSRP $11.99 (4 pack)

For Daiwas latest color catalog and/or information on Daiwa dealers in your area, call Daiwas Customer Service Department at 562-375-6800 or e-mail inquiries to: CSR@Daiwa.com. The URL for Daiwas web site is daiwa.us

 
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