Lucky John Basara 3D Soft Swim is a range of slim paddle-tail soft lures with the realistic profile of a small baitfish. The available 63 mm (2.5 in), 89 mm (3.5 in) and 127 mm (5 in) sizes allow the lure to be matched to perch, zander and pike as well as the size of the natural forage present in the venue.
The tapered body and paddle tail produce a smooth, clearly visible action during both steady retrieves and the fall. The tail starts working at low speed, making Basara 3D Soft Swim suitable for slowly covering a selected area as well as searching larger sections of water at a faster pace.
Realistic 3D detailing, clearly defined body features and a holographic finish give the lure the appearance of a natural baitfish. As it moves, the surface produces changing flashes that can imitate light reflecting from the scales of fleeing prey.
Basara 3D Soft Swim works well on a standard jig head. It can be presented with short lifts followed by controlled drops when fishing drop-offs, channels, underwater humps and harder areas of bottom regularly occupied by zander and perch.
On a steady retrieve, the lure maintains a regular action and allows the fishing depth to be controlled through retrieve speed and jig-head weight. This presentation is well suited to targeting pike in open water, above vegetation and along the edges of submerged plateaus.
The smallest 63 mm (2.5 in) version is suited to perch and zander feeding on small prey. The 89 mm (3.5 in) model is a versatile choice for perch, zander and smaller pike, while the 127 mm (5 in) version creates a more prominent profile aimed mainly at pike and larger zander.
The soft material allows the body and tail to move freely. It is enhanced with scent and a system designed to retain and gradually release the aroma, adding another element to the presentation during slow retrieves and longer pauses.
Lucky John Basara 3D Soft Swim is supplied in packs of 8 in the 63 mm (2.5 in) size, 6 in the 89 mm (3.5 in) size and 4 in the 127 mm (5 in) size. The wide range of patterns allows the colour to be matched to water clarity, light levels and the appearance of the baitfish currently being targeted by predators.
Lucky John is best known for its wide range of spinning lures designed for perch, zander, pike, trout and other predatory fish. The range includes soft lures, wobblers, inline spinners and spoons that can be matched to different venues, fishing depths and retrieval styles.
Soft lures make up the largest part of the Lucky John range. It includes classic paddle-tail lures, slim profiles for jigging, curly-tail grubs, fork-tail lures, worms and imitations of creatures living close to the bottom. Series such as Tioga, Joco Shaker, S-Shad Tail, Makora, Kubira and Hogy Hog allow anglers to select the right action and size for rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
Lucky John wobblers include small models for trout, chub and perch, as well as larger lures designed for pike and zander. Depending on their construction, they can be retrieved steadily, worked with sharp twitches or used to explore deeper parts of the water column.
The range is complemented by inline spinners and spoons suitable for fishing in current, still waters and trout fisheries. Different sizes and profiles make it possible to choose a lure for slow presentations as well as faster searching retrieves.
Lucky John also offers a limited selection of spinning rods, which form a small addition to the brand’s extensive lure range.
The Lucky John range includes lures for light perch and trout fishing, classic jigging for zander and more powerful spinning for pike. When choosing a lure, it is worth considering the fishing depth, retrieval speed, size of the natural prey and current activity of the fish.