{"title":"Carpenter","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium Japanese lures from Carpenter — handcrafted big game lures built for serious offshore fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carpenter-billy-170-stickbait-170mm-77g-green-mackerel-holographic","title":"Carpenter Billy 170 Stickbait 170mm 77g – Green Mackerel Holographic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarpenter Billy 170 Stickbait\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carpenter Billy 170 is one of Carpenter's renowned handcrafted surface stickbaits, designed for anglers chasing trophy pelagic species. Built in Japan with exceptional attention to detail, the Billy delivers an effortless sliding action that imitates a wounded baitfish, even in rough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 170mm and 77g, it is perfectly suited to heavy shore casting and offshore casting for powerful predators. The premium holographic baitfish finish and deep green mackerel back create an incredibly lifelike presentation that excels in Australia's clear bluewater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether targeting Spanish mackerel from the rocks at Quobba, kingfish around reefs, or GT on northern reefs, the Billy has earned its reputation as one of Japan's most respected handcrafted stickbaits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Imported This\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarpenter lures are produced in limited numbers and are increasingly difficult to source outside Japan. We carefully select premium second-hand examples that still have years of fishing left in them, giving Australian anglers access to some of the world's most sought-after handcrafted lures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carpenter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Billy 170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating Stickbait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Mackerel Holographic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent used condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor cosmetic storage marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong holographic foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware attachment points excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest Target Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish Mackerel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellowtail Kingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiant Trevally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogtooth Tuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongtail Tuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueenfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Trevally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest Australian Locations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuobba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirk Hartog Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExmouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNingaloo Reef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontebello Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimberley Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carpenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50542591344863,"sku":"CAR-BILLY-170-77-GMH-001","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1244\/8735\/files\/IMG_3967.jpg?v=1783580468"},{"product_id":"carpenter-stickbait-175mm-65g-blue-sardine-holographic","title":"Carpenter Stickbait 175mm 65g – Blue Sardine \/ Holographic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarpenter Stickbait 175mm 65g – Blue Sardine \/ Holographic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carpenter 175mm 65g Stickbait is a handcrafted Japanese surface lure built for serious offshore anglers targeting powerful pelagic species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to cast effortlessly while producing Carpenter's renowned sliding “S” action, this lure excels when worked with long rod sweeps and subtle pauses. The slim baitfish profile perfectly imitates saury, garfish and fusiliers—common prey for kingfish, Spanish mackerel, tuna and GT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished in a premium Blue Sardine Holographic pattern with Carpenter's signature handcrafted timber construction, this lure is equally at home casting from the rocks at Quobba or offshore over reef edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarpenter stickbaits are produced in limited numbers and remain among the most sought-after handcrafted lures in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Imported This\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Second Strike Tackle, we source genuine Japanese Carpenter lures that are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain outside Japan. 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