There’s a brand new monster within the lake with the brand new Prorex BESSIE, Daiwa’s monstrously premium muskie bait. The Bessie is rip-bait meant to be used in or over weeds within the water column. So weeds which are rising up into the water column in 8 to twenty toes of water together with shorter carpets of grass that mat the underside in deeper water. Let Bessie sink down into the greenery and begin ripping it via to attract in that muskie.
“At the core it’s a rip-bait,” stated DAIWA Marketing Director Marc Mills, defining BESSIE’s stylism. Excellent for fishing submerged vegetation, Mills says, “when you rip BESSIE through weeds, it creates a lot of commotion, chewing up the greens like a blender while not getting snagged.”
Bessie’s motion depends on the twin props on the lure, within the slow-sinking (SS) and fast-sinking (FS) fashions the nostril prop is a reverse prop for max water disturbance and weed mincing. In the floating mannequin of Bessie, the prop is ahead going through to create a hearty buzz and commotion on the floor. All three of the fashions function an added stainless-steel blade in the course of the physique for additional vibration, flash, and noise.
Both muskies and muskie anglers are very specific relating to lure choice, requiring crucial precision. For that Daiwa made positive to pay shut consideration to the design of the lure, ensuring sink charges are actual on these baits. The SS drops from .8 to 1 foot per second, whereas the FS falls at 1.2 to 1.4 toes per second. Another exacting element for Bessie is the hand-carved scale sample, life like 3D eyes, and a museum-quality paint job. The lure is rounded off with a pair of ultra-sharp 4/0 treble hooks.
Fishing such a refined lure begs for professional gear choice. Mills, a bonafide muskellunge grasp, presents his insights: “DAIWA’s Prorex TW baitcaster was developed on a muskie fishing platform – it’s ideal for chunking and ripping a BESSIE. I like the 400 size with its 7.1:1 gear ratio. Pair that with a Prorex Muskie Rod. Choose the 8’ 6” mannequin in both heavy or extra-heavy, and also you’re in enterprise.”
Mills goes on to recommend spooling the Prorex reel with DAIWA J-Braid Grand x8 in 50- or 65-lb take a look at. And, earlier than affixing that brand-spanking-new BESSIE, Mills presents his ideas on leaders. “The tide is finally changing. Muskie anglers are realizing the benefits of fluorocarbon leaders, and without giving up the toughness of steel. Heavier weight fluorocarbon leaders hold up to saltwater wahoo and tuna, so they can certainly tame a muskie.” Mills recommends connecting your braid to 80- or 100-pound DAIWA J-Fluoro with an FG Knot. (Plenty of educational movies on-line.) From there, button up ‘ol BESSIE with a Perfection Loop or crimp with an inch of play to let the lure do its thing.
This lure has roots with the world-renowned tackle designer Nishine Lure Works on the development. Lure collectors and aficionados will understand the impeccable quality refinements that Nishine Lure Works puts into anything they touch.
Daiwa’s NEW Beast: Bessie the Lake Monster
DAIWA’s new BESSIE is out there in 6 colours, to incorporate Muskie, Perch, Fire Tiger, Cisco, Walleye and Loon. (Loon is barely obtainable as a floater.)
MSRP $69.99
BESSIE Key Features:
- Custom Daiwa Extra Tough Parts
- Molded Using Hand Carved Scale Pattern
- Forward Facing Front Prop on Floating Model
- Reverse Prop on SS and FS
- Stainless Steel Blade for Added Vibration, Noise and Action
- 4/0 Ultra Sharp Hooks
- Realistic 3D Eyes
