Bombs Away
Category: press release
Jul 7th, 2026 by sworrall
Modified Jul 7th, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Bombs Away |
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DAIWA builds on a legendary coastal legacy to push the outer limits of long-range performance with the new SP MINNOW LONG CAST |
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FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 7, 2026) – In the world of saltwater hardbaits, few names command the immediate respect of the DAIWA SP (Salt Pro) MINNOW. Since its landmark introduction to the US market in 2011, it has spent fifteen years as an undisputed king of the salt—a staple in the boxes of coastal and offshore anglers who rely on its distinct swimming geometry to maximize hook-up consistency. Now, DAIWA elevates that legendary lineage to a devastating new level with the introduction of the Japanese-made SP MINNOW LONG CAST 150F-HD. Far more than a mere refinement of an existing shape, this platform introduces an entirely new mechanical benchmark. The SP MINNOW LONG CAST takes the proven, highly productive profile that anglers rely on and supercharges it with an advanced HGS Weight Transfer System to unlock true long-bomb casting distance. According to DAIWA Field Marketing Manager, Chris Martin, the structural upgrades redefine the ceiling of the platform. “Integrating both an advanced weight transfer system and a continuous wire-through backbone completely changes the dynamic. We took our historic, specialized wobble and anchored it to this upgraded internal architecture to create a floating powerhouse that can out-cast the wind, cover massive expanses of water, and survive the ocean’s largest predators.” |
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The Heritage of a Proven Winner The original SP MINNOW family earned its legendary reputation by solving the specific failures of traditional plastic minnow plugs. Traditional long, slender hardbaits are notoriously un-aerodynamic—tumbling, helicoptering, and dying in flight when thrown into a stiff headwind. The SP MINNOW solved this liability with a shifting internal ballast that flew arrow-straight. Furthermore, its iconic, minimalist molded bill design established the industry standard for versatility. Running shallow—typically between zero and three feet—the SP profile delivers a tight, fast side-to-side swimming action on a straight retrieve. When hard-twitched, the bill grabs the water abruptly and generates a violent, erratic body roll that perfectly mimics a rattled baitfish without blowing out or rolling over in heavy currents or rolling surf. The Heavy-Duty HD Upgrade To meet the brutal demands of modern big-game tactics, the new SP MINNOW LONG CAST 150F-HD takes this time-tested foundation and reinforces it from the inside out. While standard minnow plugs rely on isolated internal screw-in hook hangers, the HD classification introduces a continuous, unbroken internal wire-through bone structure. This full-length wire runs from the nose-tie straight through to the tail-hanger, guaranteeing total structural integrity. Even if an absolute sea monster exerts enough crushing jaw pressure to fracture the high-impact ABS plastic body shell, the fish remains pinned to the unbroken internal wire framework. |
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Advanced HGS Weight Transfer Mechanics Elevating the internal mechanics is the premium HGS Weight Transfer System (Holding Gravity System). Upgrading from standard loose sliding ballast balls, the HGS tungsten weight system drives the internal ballast to the very rear of the tail on the cast to eliminate mid-air tumbling and slice through headwinds. Upon hitting the water, the tungsten ballast slide-locks firmly forward into the belly position, stabilizing the bait instantly and ensuring it holds its swimming lane under heavy cranking, fast trolling speeds, or aggressive ripping. |
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TACTICAL APPLICATIONS AND TARGET SPECIES DAIWA’s SP MINNOW LONG CAST transitions seamlessly across multiple saltwater environments, engineered to deliver elite distance and structural security wherever apex predators hunt. Beating the Wind and Matching the Hatch In the inshore surf and along shallow coastal flats, the primary mission is beating the wind and matching the hatch. When casting from windswept beaches or sandy points where predators patrol the troughs, coastal headwinds frequently turn traditional minnow plugs into aerodynamic liabilities. The HGS system cuts straight through the breeze to reach distant sandbars and outer current seams where mega snook, bull redfish, stripers, and oversized bluefish wait to ambush prey. The 150mm floating profile perfectly mimics a stranded or terrified baitfish, giving shore-bound anglers the ultimate advantage when long-distance presentations are required. Surviving Structural Violence and Heavy Current When shifting tactics to rock piles, jetties, and rushing tidal inlets, the game becomes about surviving structural violence and heavy current. Hunters like striped bass, bull redfish, tarpon, upsized snook, and goliath seatrout utilize these granite barriers and bridge pilings to pin schooling forage against the flow. Fishing around raw structure requires absolute brute strength. The specialized bill grabs tight in heavy current, keeping the bait stable on a fast burn or an aggressive rip without blowing out or rising to the surface. As importantly, if a trophy fish instantly dives back into the rocks, the continuous wire-through superstructure provides the uncompromised insurance needed to button down the drag and winch big fish out of total chaos. |
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Firing into Surface Blitzes and Holding up to Pelagic Speed The venue shifts completely in offshore and blue-water applications, where firing into surface blitzes and holding up to pelagic speed dictates success. For boat anglers tracking fast-moving surface feeds over open-ocean rip lines, weedlines, and bait balls, distance and speed are everything. The SP MINNOW Long Cast can be launched from the bow to intercept a nervous school before the hull spooks the fish. Its internal ballast stabilization allows it to be trolled on rip lines or ripped at high velocity through the upper water column, delivering an intense body roll that triggers violent, reactionary strikes from stripers, king mackerel, cobia, mahi-mahi, and schooling tunas. Forging a Reputation in the Brutal Northeast Atlantic But the true proving ground remains the brutal, rocky coastlines of the Northeast Atlantic, where the original SP Minnow forged its reputation. For surfcasters pacing the boulder fields of Montauk, the breachways of Rhode Island, and the swirling currents of the Cape Cod Canal, the ability to cut through a howling headwind is the difference between casting to fish or casting in vain. It is here, in the wash of churning white water and boulder-strewn rips, that the SP MINNOW Long Cast will thrive like none other. |
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Ghost White: A pure attractor pattern delivering a powerful visual footprint that commands attention in heavy froth, surf foam, or deep current seams. |
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Clear Fish: The ghost profile engineered to fool pressured or finicky fish in crystal-clear tailwaters and calm, sunlit flats. |
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Sardine Glow Belly: The ultimate low-light and dirty-water weapon, combining a realistic baitfish flank with an intense luminescent belly to draw strikes from beneath. |
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Lazer Shiner: Maximum flash realism designed for bright, high-visibility conditions, mimicking the hyper-reflective scales of panicked schooling baitfish. |
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Konoshiro: An authentic, premium match for classic gizzard shad and specialized coastal forage, blending subtle natural hues with impeccable flash. |
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Purple Black: A high-contrast profile built specifically for dark nights, heavy overcast skies, or turbid water where a solid silhouette is non-negotiable. |
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SP MINNOW LONG CAST 150F-HD FEATURES:
MSRP $25.99 |
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For DAIWA’s latest color catalog and/or information on DAIWA dealers in your area, call DAIWA’s Customer Service Department at 562-375-6800 or e-mail inquiries to: [email protected]. The URL for DAIWA’s web site is daiwa.us |