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New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by Mattblack » Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:06 pm

Looks like Shimano have brought out a new squid jig again....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXAmmVUqI9o

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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by Sebb » Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:13 pm

Looks good that flickering flash.
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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by Lightningx » Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:50 pm

Interesting. They actually look great! 👍🏻

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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by 4liters » Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:17 pm

But will it catch squid better than a regular squid jig?
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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by Andrews » Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:13 pm

I'd agree that a rattle and or reflective surface could be effective attractant, whether it's better than a normal squid jigs is up for debate.

The mirrored flash is interesting, I like the science behind it but I can imagine that plastic/cloth discolouring and losing the effectiveness over time. I like the silver foil stickers on the back spine/sides to reflect that downwards overhead light.

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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by Robbie1950 » Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:28 am

4liters wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:17 pm
But will it catch squid better than a regular squid jig?
I guess theres only one way to find out.....


(you buy one and let us know before we spend any $$) :gj:

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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by Mattblack » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:41 am

They have the same flashing mirror in stickbaits as well......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrxNmNwfzaw

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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by skronkman » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:58 am

Didn’t even bother catching a squid on one in the promo.

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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by 4liters » Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:03 am

Robbie1950 wrote:
Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:28 am
4liters wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:17 pm
But will it catch squid better than a regular squid jig?
I guess theres only one way to find out.....


(you buy one and let us know before we spend any $$) :gj:
I’ll stick to rui jigs unless these new ones are spectacularly effective or $12 a jig
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Re: New Sephia FlashBoost

Post by Mattblack » Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:24 am

Robbie1950 wrote:
Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:28 am
4liters wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:17 pm
But will it catch squid better than a regular squid jig?
I guess theres only one way to find out.....


(you buy one and let us know before we spend any $$) :gj:
Think I'll give these a miss...I got suckered into buying the one's with the rattle and I reckon they are rubbish

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