Shimano Exsence Responder 165 Lure

The Shimano Exsence Responder is a shallow diving, Sea Bass lure, that has an eye-catching, strong swimming action, enhanced by the best Shimano lure technologies including Flash Boost, Jet Boost and Scale Boost. It has gained the acceptance of shallow water game anglers, thanks to its excellent casting distance and responsive swimming action.

If you like larger Sea Bass lures, you are going to love the 165mm long Exsence Responder. The sleek floating body contains Jet Boost technology, which noticeably increases casting performance, helping you reach distances you once thought impossible. And the addition of Flash Boost and Scale Boost increase visual attraction to the highest level making this lure really standout in clear bright conditions. The high vibration of the Responder action works very effectively when retrieved at a steady pace, yet it retains its stability when worked hard and fast making it great for rough coastal waters and strong currents

The hook eye is specially designed to withstand the tackle and interaction with large fish, and is about twice as strong as the conventional model. The large-diameter design allows for the attachment of large rings, ensuring a secure range of motion between the ring and hook and preventing problems such as the ring locking up, damaging the lure, and causing fish to escape.

Its big silhouette creates a high appeal when retrieved with dead slow speed to get the fish to bite. But the key is the flickering flashing effect created by the Flashboost technology. The Flashboost mechanism includes a spring-loaded reflective plate, suspended inside the body. It uses rod action and other vibrations, and further vibrates the lure with the spring to keep attracting the lure with small, sparkling flashings even during drifts when the lure is not moving. Even the mildest touch on a Shimano Flash Boost lure will trigger the reflective mirror. As a result the body’s kinetic energy, produces the continuous flashing effect, which is highly effective to these visual hunters. The Flash boost technology allows the Shimano lures to be visible from a long distance, regardless if the water is murky, or conditions are low light.

Almost half the lures body is transparent for the Flash Boost effect to be visible. For the rest of the body, Shimano introduced a holographic film, which creates a remarkable life-like scale pattern.

Jetboost is a center-of-gravity shifting mechanism, that enables both stable, long casts and rapid swimming by supporting the center-of-gravity shifting weight with a through-shaft and spring. The Jetboost system has been thoroughly tested for three key elements: initial casting speed, stable flight posture, and rapid swimming. It realizes a long casting lure that can be fished regardless of the user's skill level.

Technical Characteristics

• Model: Exsence Responder 165F
• Code: XM116VE
• Length: 16.5 cm
• Weight: 34 gr
• Type: Floating
• Depth: 0 - 50 cm
• Available in 6 colors