Description
Naia, the latest creation from StrategicAngler, is a clear lure that symbolizes the purity of natural springs. She was conceptualized over three years ago to encapsulate the best attributes of all previous designs. Her name comes from the Greek water nymphs and she offers a unique design with a belly loop-free body that creates a rhythmic side to side cadence while sinking. Her fluid style can be enhanced with customizable hook options and UV illumination.
*not glow in the dark
NAIA100
- Length: 4 inches (100 mm)
- Average weight: 0.75 ounces (25-28 grams)
- 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) thick heavy wiring
CASTING
Orientation:
Horizontal sinking
Action:
- Walk the dog; side to side cadence
- Horizontal sinking flutter during freefall
- Wobbling side to side swimming action with slow retrieve
- Erratic action with fast retrieve
Retrieve speed:
slow to fast
Skill level:
None to moderate
TECHNIQUE
Walk – A rhythmic slow twitch will make Naia move with an alternating left and right cadence. A quick sweep creates a sudden commotion that reverberates in the water attracting predators in the process.
Wobble – Retrieving the lure with the rod tip down will create a slow side to side wobble. This slow and erratic movement is reminiscent of a cruising or unwary fish. An occasional twitch will make Naia come alive, flash on one side and then right itself.
Sinking flutter – Cast the lure, or simply let it drop! A free falling lure will have a more pronounced side to side flutter, so give it a few seconds for Naia to reach your preferred depth before retrieving.
Sweep– The Naia series does best with softer sweeps of the rod tip versus the traditional hard sweeps most stickbait anglers are accustomed to. The lure is perfectly balanced without the need of a belly hook so imparting softer sweeps will make the lure dance with ease.
NAIA 100
Rear only:
1/0 trebles -or- 2/0 to 4/0 single
SINK RATE NAIA 100:
Hook size/weight dependent: average 1ft/second (hook size and current may affect sink rate
