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Duel Hardcore Monster Shot Sinking Pencil, 2.1 oz, HSMA
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Options
- Item weight
- 60 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 5.67 x 1.42 x 0.71 inches
Quick take
A 125 mm sinking pencil lure designed for long-distance casting at big offshore pelagic species.
Best for
- Casting for bluefin tuna and marlin in open water
- Distance throwing where casting ability matters
- Saltwater species that chase fleeing prey
Skip if
- You fish freshwater
- You need a floating lure
Strengths
- Sinking design reaches depth on pauses between casts
- Heavy construction enables extreme casting distance over 328 feet
- Duel's Monster Shot brand is proven on large offshore species
Trade-offs
- Heavy weight requires heavy casting rod and strong technique
- Sinking action limits versatility at multiple depths
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| HLPC (pink candy, glowberry), HOGC (Orange Tail Gold Chart), HPI (Pink Sardine), HSO (Hocking Orange), MP (Matte Pink) | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| HTMF (Clear Flash), TM (Clear) | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| HSF (Silver Flash) | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| HSBL (Silhouette Black) | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Hardcore Monster Shot Sinking Pencil, 0.4 oz, HLCL (Glovery Chart) | Lure weight:0.4 oz | Length:5.5 in | Hook size:#1/0 | Color:HLCL (Glovery Chart) | Suits:— |
| Duel Hardcore Monster Shot Sinking Pencil, 2.1 oz, HSMA | Lure weight:2.1 oz | Length:4.9 in | Hook size:— | Color:HSMA | Suits:— |
| Duel Hardcore Monster Shot Sinking Pencil, 125 mm, 2.1 oz | Lure weight:2.1 oz | Length:4.92 in | Hook size:#1 | Color:HIW | Suits:— |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 2.1 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.9 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | HSMA |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2.1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.9 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is HSMA.
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