Daiwa has launched a lake monster of a lure, the brand new Prorex BESSIE, a monstrously-premium muskie bait. Bessie is rip-bait that’s efficient by way of and over weed and brush that provide some headroom. So weeds which are rising up by way of the water column in 8 to 20-feet of water together with shorter carpets of grass in deeper water. Let Bessie sink down into the greenery and begin ripping.
“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.”
The key to Bessie’s motion is the twin props, within the slow-sinking (SS) and fast-sinking (FS) fashions the nostril prop is a reverse prop for optimum water disturbance and weed mincing. In the floating fashions, the prop is ahead dealing with to create a hearty buzz and commotion on the floor. All three of the fashions function an added stainless-steel blade for additional vibration, flash, and noise.
When it involves muskies and muskie anglers lure choice requires important precision, for that Daiwa has paid shut consideration 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 ft per second. Another exacting element for Bessie is the hand-carved scale sample, real looking 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, provides 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 check. And, earlier than affixing that brand-spanking-new BESSIE, Mills provides 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 instructional 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.
Daiwa wants to share a bit about the beginnings of Bessie. The 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 puts into anything they make.
Daiwa’s NEW Beast: Bessie the Lake Monster
DAIWA’s new BESSIE is offered in 6 colours, to incorporate Muskie, Perch, Fire Tiger, Cisco, Walleye and Loon. (Loon is simply obtainable as a floater.)
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
- MSRP $69.99
