Explosive Topwater Action and Unmatched Casting Distance for Big Pelagics

When you are strapped into a heavy topwater setup targeting aggressive pelagics like Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, or Tuna, achieving maximum casting distance is often the difference between a hookup and going home empty-handed. The Shimano Coltsniper Rock Dive 160F is a premium floating stickbait engineered specifically to reach breaking fish from the boat or bomb out past the wash when land-based rock fishing. This exceptional Shimano Coltsniper lure is a must-have for serious anglers.

The secret to the Coltsniper Rock Dive's phenomenal flight lies in Shimano’s patented AR-C Centre of Gravity Movement System. This internal mechanism utilises a spring-loaded tungsten weight that slams to the rear of the lure during the cast, propelling the 65gm stickbait like a bullet and cutting right through stiff headwinds. Upon landing, the spring forces the weight back into the centre position, immediately establishing the perfect floating posture so you can start your retrieve the second it hits the water.

In the water, the Coltsniper Rock Dive is highly versatile and exceptionally deadly. It features a specialised keel-head design that grabs the water immediately. A hard, downward jerk of the rod tip sends the lure plunging sub-surface in an erratic, S-shaped swimming action that flawlessly mimics a fleeing baitfish. Alternatively, a fast, high-rod retrieve allows you to skip it frantically across the surface. Built with heavy-duty through-wire construction to withstand the crushing jaws of reef-dwelling predators, this Shimano Coltsniper lure is an essential weapon in any serious topwater arsenal.

Key Features

• AR-C Casting System: Features an internal spring-loaded weight transfer system that drastically improves casting distance and accuracy, even in harsh headwind conditions.

• Keel-Head Design: The specialised chin profile catches water perfectly, allowing the lure to easily dive and track true even in choppy surface conditions.

• Versatile S-Shaped Action: Capable of a wide, erratic S-shaped sub-surface dive with downward rod sweeps, or a panicked skipping action on a fast, high-rod retrieve.

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with a fully integrated stainless steel through-wire to ensure the lure holds together when battling brute-force predators like Kingfish and GTs.

• Premium Scale Patterns: Finished with Shimano’s ultra-realistic holographic scale patterns that flash brilliant bursts of light to trigger aggressive reaction strikes.

• Tournament-Grade Hardware: Pre-rigged with ultra-sharp, heavy-duty treble hooks and oversized split rings ready for immediate saltwater fishing action.

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