Xorus Patchinko Surface Lure

Description

The Xorus Patchinko 85 is the smallest lure in the Patchinko family, a 85mm, 7g surface lure built for finesse fishing when predators are locked onto tiny fry or "pepper" baitfish. Where larger surface lures can be too aggressive in these situations, the Patchinko 85 offers a subtle profile that wary fish will commit to. Despite its light weight, it shares the aerodynamic design of the rest of the range, casting well for its size and holding a stable flight path without tumbling, even in a light coastal breeze. - Length: 85mm (8.5cm) - Weight: 7g - Type: Surface / Topwater (Walking/Sliding) - Hooks: Armed with Decoy YW 77 Size 8 Trebles - Target Species: Bass, Perch, Pike, Chub, and Sea Trout - Action: High-frequency "Walk the Dog" / Surface Slide Whether you are walking the dog at speed or using a subtle twitching retrieve, the Patchinko 85 stays pinned to the surface without skipping out of the water. Its sliding action mimics a panicked baitfish, which often draws strikes from fish that have followed larger lures without committing. It is designed for days when Bass, Perch, or Pike are focused on tiny baitfish or insects. In the UK, the Patchinko 85 suits south coast harbours and marinas such as Poole Harbour or Langstone, where tiny "pin" mullet gather in glassy, shallow conditions and a 140mm lure is too aggressive for wary Bass. It is also effective for specimen Perch on canals and rivers like the Grand Union Canal or the River Thames, where its popping, sliding action tempts large stripes hiding under overhanging bushes. On chalk streams and small rivers, the 85mm profile is non-threatening enough to trigger aggressive surface takes from Chub and Sea Trout. During the sandeel season in the north west, around Morecambe Bay or the Cumbrian coast, it mimics the frantic movement of a fleeing juvenile sandeel.