Shimano Current Sniper Splash Walk Topwater

185mm. 94g. Near-stationary walking action. Tail-down at pause.

The Shimano Current Sniper Splash Walk is the big-bait topwater built for big predators tuna, GT, big striped bass, and other apex-class fish. The standout is the near-stationary walking action: most walking plugs scoot forward with each twitch, but the Splash Walk sits in front of the fish longer, giving them time to key in and commit to the bait. Heavier in the rear gives you serious casting distance, and the tail-down vertical presentation during pauses is a different look from typical topwater profile many fish hit on the pause. Low-frequency rattle adds the audible attraction that pulls fish from distance. 7-1/4″ / 3-3/8 oz body in six colors.

Key Features

• Near-stationary walk-the-dog action sits in front of fish longer for committed strikes
• Tail-down vertical pause presentation different look from typical topwaters
• Rear-weighted for serious casting distance
• Low-frequency rattle audible attraction from distance
• 185mm (7-1/4″) length, 94g (3-3/8 oz) weight big-bait topwater profile
• Built by Shimano for big-predator scenarios
• Six colors covering striper, blue, and big-game patterns

Specs

Rigging & Use

• Short, controlled rod-tip twitches to walk let the heavy rear weight do the work
• The pause is the key let the lure sit tail-down 2-3 seconds between walks
• Bunker / Green Mackerel: the natural-bait Northeast colors
• Squid: night fishing and dark water
• Bone White: dawn, dusk, and clear water
• Black Back: stained water, big predators
• Pair with 50-65 lb braid and a 50-80 lb fluoro leader on heavy inshore tackle
• Upgrade hooks to Owner ST-66 4X trebles for serious big-fish work

Why We Like It

The Splash Walk’s near-stationary action is a different look from typical walking plugs bigger fish (especially tuna and big striper) often need a bait that hangs in the strike zone longer than a fast walk-the-dog plug provides. Shimano nailed the design with the rear weighting: the lure casts further than its weight suggests, and the tail-down pause posture triggers strikes from fish that would refuse a horizontal-sitting plug. Squid is the color we sell the most for night surf, Black Back for the boats running for tuna.