Description
The Naia 130 Series by Strategic Angler was inspired by natural springs, known for their pure and crystal-clear water. The lure was meticulously designed with minimalism in mind to capture the best qualities of previous creations. This took three years to perfect, with the name coming from the Greek water nymphs known as Naiads. After two years of design and testing, Naia was finally born and offers a unique perspective on traditional stickbaits and fast sinking jigs. With her fluid lines and seductive appearance, Naia effortlessly glides through the water and can be customized with various hook configurations. She is suitable for a variety of fishing styles and techniques, including twitching, walking the dog, sweeping, and sinking.
A touch of UV* in the clear body illuminates her in the water, completing her scintillating form.
*not glow in the dark
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 130
Rear only:
1/0 to 2/0 trebles -or- 3/0 to 5/0 single
SINK RATE NAIA 130:
Hook size/weight dependent: average 2ft/second (hook size and current may affect sink rate)
