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Super Special or "Sneakie."Note this Special has been rigged with a size 10 swivel and split ring. The body of the lure is 50mm in length making it only slightly longer than the small treble hook. |
The Johnson Super Special is made by the same Australian firm that make the Super Kobra. Indeed it is available in the same range of approximately 70 different colours. I note that this lure is sometimes known as a "Sneakie."
It is made from high impact plastic. The Super Special has no wings, instead it relies on an angled front face to give it action through the water. The lure is quite small making it ideal for spinning in clear water to weary trout. It is also a good choice for trolling in clear and shallow water.
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This No.7 has been rigged with wire. |
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This is the number 29 Super Special. If mounting using the bead as shown here I would use a smaller clear plastic bead. |
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Super Specials from the Johnson Super Lures catalogue. Each number corresponds to a colour. |
The painted area is just 50 mm (2 inches) long. It has a small lead core to give it casting weight. Though it is only 7g the shape is compact so it casts quite well.
It also requires a line to be passed through the centre and tied to a hook. There are various methods of fixing the hook. Many anglers prefer to simple tie their monofilament fishing line directly to the hook. Some prefer to slide a small bead on where the treble touches the rear of the lure. Tying your line directly to the hook makes it harder for jumping rainbow trout to through the hook.
The lure has a wriggling action like that of a small bait fish. It is excellent to cast around shallow lake shores to cruising trout - particularly in clear water. Being so small the Super Special is best cast with 6 lb line, or even lighter.
Best trolling speed 2.5 kph.
More: Trout Spin Fishing Lures
You may be interested in fishing nearby: Trout Fishing Lake Georgina in the Canterbury high country. Lake Selfe Harling, Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing. Trolling and Fly Fishing on Lake Rotoma. Return to: Trout Fishing in New Zealand |
