IMA Hound 125F Glide – 12.5cm 20g

IMA Hound 125F Glide: The Long-Distance Bass Missile

At Gerry’s Fishing, the IMA Hound 125F Glide is legendary for its “missile-like” casting performance. Specifically developed for the demanding conditions of UK shore angling, this 125mm floating minnow is engineered to overcome heavy headwinds and reach distant feeding bass that other lures simply can’t touch. In official testing, this lure has achieved phenomenal casting distances of up to 78–80 meters.

The secret to its distance lies in the Tungsten Weight Transfer System and a teardrop body shape inspired by casting sinkers. Upon hitting the water, the internal weights lock forward to provide a stable, attractive wobble-and-roll action. It is a master of the “mid-water” column, diving between 0.7m and 1.0m, making it ideal for fishing from elevated positions like promenades, piers, or rocky ledges.

Technical Specifications

Product Details and Uses

The Hound 125F Glide is a tactical powerhouse designed for covering vast areas of water:

• Elite Casting Ability: The aerodynamic profile and moving weight system shift the lure’s mass toward the tail during the cast. This prevents “tumbling” in the air and allows the lure to cut through coastal gales, ensuring you can reach the “third breaker” or distant sandbars.

• Versatile Depth Control: While it typically runs around the 1-meter mark, you can easily manipulate its depth. By holding the rod tip high and using a slow retrieve, you can work the lure just beneath the surface. Lowering the tip allows it to reach its maximum depth of 1.0m.

• The “Slow Glide” Technique: Experienced UK bass anglers often recommend a “dead slow” retrieve, especially at night. A turn of the handle every 4 to 5 seconds allows the lure to “glide” seductively, a technique that has proven devastating for large, wary specimen bass.

• Rough Water Stability: Unlike lighter shallow runners that can “blow out” in choppy surf, the Hound 125F Glide is renowned for holding its position and maintaining its action even in turbulent, white-water conditions.

• Specimen-Grade Hardware: Built to survive the saltwater environment, it comes factory-fitted with three extra-sharp Owner ST-46 #4 treble hooks. This three-hook configuration significantly increases the hook-up ratio when fish strike from the side or behind.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: The “Cotton Candy” and “Bora” patterns are perennial favorites for UK waters. If you are fishing in total darkness, try the “Black Notch” or “Pearl White” finishes. The internal reflective eyes and holographic body create just enough “flicker” to help predators track the lure in the gloom