DUEL - HARDCORE BAY SHAD 80mm F1160 SINKING HARDBODY LURE

Duel Hardcore Bay Shad 80mm F1160 Sinking Hardbody Lure

The Duel Hardcore Bay Shad 80mm is engineered for precision casting and highly realistic swimming action, which makes it a strong choice for inshore game fishing. It is built around Duel's Magnet Weight Transfer System: the internal weights shift to the rear during the cast for distance and accuracy, then lock forward the moment the retrieve begins so the lure holds a stable, lifelike posture instead of rolling. The compact body produces a tight wobble-roll that closely mimics natural baitfish behaviour, and it keeps that action in strong current or on a deliberately slow retrieve. That makes it particularly useful in cooler water and in pressured estuaries where fish are being selective. As a sinking lure running at 1.0–1.2m, it covers the band just under the surface layer that a floating minnow cannot reach.

Model & Size: F1160 / 80mm - 11.5g. Type: Sinking.

Key Features

• Sinking shad body, 80mm and 11.5g
• Magnet Weight Transfer System — weights move rearward on the cast, lock forward on the retrieve
• Diving depth of 1.0–1.2m on a standard retrieve
• Tight wobble-roll action that holds together in current and at slow speeds
• Compact profile matched to small inshore baitfish
• #6 treble hooks as supplied
• Seven colour patterns covering clear, stained and low-light water

How To Fish It

• Straight retrieve — Wind at a steady medium pace to hold the lure in its 1.0–1.2m band. Keep the rod tip low when casting from a high jetty or wall.
• Countdown — Let it sink on a controlled line for a set count before starting the retrieve, adding a second each cast to work progressively deeper water.
• Stop and go — Wind four or five turns, then pause and let the lure sink. The falling profile converts followers that will not commit to a straight retrieve.
• Swing through current — Cast up-current at a river mouth or bridge pylon, wind slowly, and let the flow swing the lure across the seam.

Target Species By Region

• Southeast Asia — Barramundi (siakap), mangrove jack, queenfish and small trevally around river mouths, jetties and rock walls; hampala barb (sebarau) and peacock bass in reservoirs.
• North America — Striped bass, speckled trout, redfish and snook inshore, plus largemouth and smallmouth bass in reservoirs and tidal rivers.
• Japan & East Asia — Seabass (suzuki) shore casting from harbours and river mouths, plus hirame and kochi from sandy beaches.
• Australia, Middle East & Europe — Barramundi, bream, flathead and Australian salmon in estuaries; sea bass, pollack and pike in Europe; queenfish and small trevally along Gulf shorelines.

Specifications

Available colours and SKUs: HCA (30F1160HCA), HIW (30F1160HIW), HRH (30F1160HRH), HZPK (30F1160HZPK), PCG (30F1160PCG), TBPI (30F1160TBPI), TMCG (30F1160TMCG).

Recommended Pairing

• 7–8ft spinning rod rated roughly 7–28g with a moderate-fast action
• 0.8–1.2 PE braid (roughly 12–20 lb) to get the most out of the weight transfer system
• 16–25 lb fluorocarbon leader; step up around oyster-covered pilings and rock
• 2500–3000 size spinning reel