The lure that shines through its versatility: the Illex Flat DD Squirrel 79 turns an ordinary day by the water into an intense fishing game full of sensations.
This small swimming fish of 7.9cm in length offers a swim which displaces a lot of water, characteristic thanks to its "flat" silhouette which generates a high rolling angle and intense shimmering. Its internal balance and its ballasting allow for a stability in slow retrieval and an immediate response when you animate it, producing marked flashes with each rod stroke. When retrieved linearly "cranking", it develops a tight trajectory ideal for triggering reflex attacks; when twitch-pause, it perfectly mimics a small injured fish and stays suspended in the water layer to provoke predators.
Depth and animation: optimized to run at 1 and 2 m depth depending on the retrieval angle and the casting distance, the Flat DD Squirrel is perfectly used for spinning or casting: short and sharp animations (twitch), marked pauses, and linear pulls. Its flat body allows for instantaneous changes of direction, which is useful along cluttered edges or near weeds.
Expert advice: use it in spring and summer along the edges, around structures, and in calm arms of a current. Target primarily pike, perch, zander and opportunist black-bass, but also sea bass and exotic fishes like barramundi for which it was designed. In clear water, favor natural colors and fine animations; in cloudy water, choose contrasting colors and make more pauses to maximize attacks.
Key features:
- Length: 79 mm
- Swim: flat, erratic with strong vibrations
- Swim range: 1 – 2 m
- Recommended animation: twitch and pause, linear retrieval
- Usage: spinning for edges, weeds, structures
- Targets: pike, perch, zander, black-bass, barramundi
Compact, responsive, and versatile, the Illex Flat DD Squirrel 79 is a must-have for demanding fishing box, capable of provoking the most timid bites and triggering straightforward fights with wary fish.
