Unknown Japanese Maker Needlefish Minnow 95mm 4g – Red Gold

Overview

This slim 95 mm Japanese needlefish-style floating minnow is designed to imitate small baitfish and garfish, making it an excellent option for estuary and light inshore fishing. Its narrow profile and subtle action are ideal when predators are feeding on small bait in clear, shallow water.

Imported directly from Japan, this genuine second-hand lure has been individually photographed and inspected by Second Strike Tackle. You will receive the exact lure shown in the photographs.

Second Strike Assessment

Specifications

• Brand: Unknown Japanese Maker
• Model: Needlefish Minnow
• Colour: Red Gold
• Length: 95 mm
• Weight: 4 g
• Lure Type: Floating Minnow
• Action: Tight wobble with subtle rolling action
• Buoyancy: Floating
• Running Depth: Surface to 0.5 m
• Hooks: None fitted
• Packaging: Lure only – no original box
• Country of Manufacture: 🇯🇵 Japan

Target Species

• Black Bream
• Yellowfin Bream
• Whiting
• Tailor
• Herring
• Estuary Perch
• Australian Bass
• Trout

Condition

Good Used (Grade B)

• Honest cosmetic marks and minor staining from normal fishing use
• Body straight and structurally sound
• Tow points secure
• Wear is clearly shown in the product photographs
• Supplied without hooks — ideal candidate for the Second Strike Certified hardware upgrade
• Sold exactly as photographed

Why We Imported This

Japanese finesse minnows like this are difficult to find in Australia and are highly effective when fish are feeding on small baitfish. Their subtle action and lightweight profile make them an excellent choice for clear water and pressured fish — situations where larger, louder lures are often ignored.

We list the maker honestly as unknown rather than guess. The quality of the finish and construction is consistent with Japanese domestic market production standards.

Purchase Options

As Photographed – $34.95
Receive the exact lure shown in these photographs. No hooks fitted.

🎣 Second Strike Certified – Ready to Fish – $49.90
Receive the exact lure professionally fitted with premium BKK treble hooks and heavy-duty split rings, balanced to maintain its original swimming action and fully inspected before dispatch.

Second Strike Hardware Upgrade

Upgrade your lure before dispatch with professionally fitted premium BKK hardware.

• ✅ Premium BKK Spear-21 treble hooks
• ✅ Premium BKK Hyper Split Rings
• ✅ Balanced to preserve lure action
• ✅ Professionally fitted in Western Australia
• ✅ Final quality inspection
• ✅ Ready to fish immediately

Second Strike Guarantee

• ✅ Genuine Japanese Domestic Market lure
• ✅ Individually photographed
• ✅ Individually inspected
• ✅ Australian stocked
• ✅ Fast dispatch from Western Australia
• ✅ Exact lure shown in the photographs