Shimano Silent Assassin 120F Flashboost Lure

The Shimano Silent Assassin lures are neither new, nor untested in the Mediterranean. They have become known amongst Spinning enthusiasts through their numerous catches and are now available in 12 cm length and 19 gr weight, but also incorporate another, unique and impressive feature.

From the moment they were released in the market, they revolutionized the field with Shimano's AR-C technology, which incorporates a spring-loaded piston into the lure. During casting, the piston moves to the lure’s tail, shifting the center of gravity, resulting in the shot reaching record distances.

As soon as the bait falls in the water, the spring pushes the weight forward, transferring the center of gravity again, so that the swimming motion becomes natural and balance is restored, as the retrieval commences. The end result was that the Silent Assassin can achieve very long casts and maintain its balance in rough water conditions.

Up to this point, their thorough and careful design, along with the internally incorporated AR-C Pinion Technology, were enough to make these lures popular. A new, unique Shimano technology, called Flashboost has been installed, that separate these lures from the bulk. A reflective tape that constantly vibrates, brings a new dimension to the natural, flashing effect that a moving fish produces, making these lures not only realistic when retrieved, but also when they are still.

Flashboost technology allows the Shimano lures to be visible from a long distance, regardless if the water is murky, or conditions are low light.

Shimano manufactures the Silent Assassin lures in Japan and are available in a range of colors, quite common in the Mediterranean. Their finishing is done with laser technology and they are equipped with 3D, holographic eyes.

The Silent Assasin 120F are available in 6 Mediterranean colors.

You can also explore their potential in Trolling, as their movement comes very close to that of a living prey, in an erratic manner, towards different directions, at different intensity.

Shimano armed the Silent Assassin Flashboost with Owner treble hooks, for greater corrosion resistance and reliability.

Without a doubt, this is one of the most successful Shimano lures in the world, an ideal choice for Barracudas and Seabass.

Technical Characteristics

• Model: Silent Assassin 120F
• Code: XU-112TE
• Length: 12 cm
• Weight: 19 gr
• Floating
• Depth: 30 - 100 cm
• Available in 3 colors