Mikado Saira Lure 20cm (3-pack)

Big, wary predators don’t fall for just anything. The Mikado Saira 20cm is a true finesse jerk-shad designed to tempt trophy barramundi, mulloway and XL flathead when the bite is tough. Its ultra-soft, scented body glides and darts like a wounded baitfish, staying in the strike zone longer and encouraging fish to hold on for confident hook-ups.

Perfect for the modern hover strolling approach (hover rig), the Saira’s long, slender profile tracks naturally on slow presentations and suspends beautifully on pauses. Equally deadly on a jighead or weedless weighted hook, it excels in estuaries, tidal rivers and inshore flats where pressured fish demand realism over noise.

Why choose it: lifelike action at slow speed, proven scent, and a profile that consistently draws bites from educated predators—ideal when you need a subtle, big-bait option that seals the deal.

Product Features

• Ultra-soft, scented body increases bite time and hook-up rate
• Slender jerk-shad profile delivers a natural glide, twitch and pause cadence
• Hover strolling ready – tracks true on a hover rig to fool pressured fish
• Versatile rigging – fish on jigheads, weedless swimbait hooks or with a stinger
• Salt & freshwater capable for estuaries, rivers and close inshore work
• Big-bait presence (20 cm) to target quality fish without spooking them

Product Specifications

Length: 20 cm
Weight: 30 g
Quantity: 3 per pack
Style: Jerk-shad / finesse baitfish profile
Best Rigs: Hover rig, jighead, weighted weedless hook
Target Species: Barramundi, mulloway, large flathead, by-catch reefies in close
Environments: Estuaries, tidal rivers, saltwater flats, inshore edges
Recommended Retrieve: Twitch-twitch-pause or slow glide with controlled slack

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I rig it for hover strolling?
Use a hover-style hook through the head with a small nail weight to balance. Work with short twitches and pauses to let the lure glide and hang.

What hook size/jighead suits the 20 cm model?
Match a heavy-wire 6/0–8/0 (weedless or jighead) depending on cover and current. Adjust weight to maintain a slow, level fall.

Is it suitable for saltwater?
Yes. Rinse after use and store the lure separately from other soft plastics to prevent colour/chemical reactions.

What line/leader works best?
PE braid (10–30 lb depending on terrain) with a quality fluorocarbon leader for abrasion resistance around rock bars and timber.