Sakura Stingray Oppaï 1.2 – 50mm 2.5g

Sakura Stingray Oppaï 1.2 – 50mm 2.5g

The Ultra-Finesse “Micro” Specialist for Technical Eging

The Sakura Stingray Oppaï 1.2 is the smallest and most delicate lure in the Stingray range. Specifically designed for “Micro-Eging” and technical “Tataki” styles, this 50mm, 2.5g jig is the ultimate choice when squid are focused on tiny fry or when they are being extremely cautious. Its core strength lies in its Soft PVC body, which provides a lifelike, supple texture that hard lures simply cannot replicate.

Despite its diminutive size, it is packed with the same high-end features as the larger models, including the Phosphorescent 3D Sakura eye and premium BKK hook crowns. The soft-touch body is engineered to capture light and heat, making it feel and look like a living organism to a hunting cephalopod.

Key Specifications

Technical Highlights

• The “Tactile” Advantage: In the 1.2 size, the soft PVC body is a massive benefit. Smaller squid are often more tentative; when they feel the squishy, organic texture of the Oppaï 1.2, they are far more likely to “wrap” the lure completely, resulting in a much higher hook-up rate.

• Thermal Retention: The specialized PVC skin holds onto ambient heat more effectively than plastic. In cold night-fishing conditions, this “warm” signature can be the deciding factor for a strike.

• UV & Glow Synergy: Sakura has treated these micro-jigs with high-intensity UV and phosphorescent pigments. This ensures that even at just 50mm, the lure remains highly visible in deep water or total darkness.

• Stainless BKK Crowns: Small lures shouldn’t have weak hooks. These are equipped with world-class BKK stainless crowns that are needle-sharp and built to resist the corrosive effects of the sea.

Where & How to Use It

• Multi-Tiered Dropper Rigs: This is the most effective way to fish the 1.2. Place it at the top of a 3-jig “Sabiki” style rig. Its tiny profile mimics the smallest baitfish or shrimp in the school, often picking off the squid that are too shy to attack larger lures.

• “Tataki” Boat Fishing: Use this jig in deep water by “vibrating” the rod tip aggressively and then stopping abruptly. The 2.5g weight allows it to hover almost weightlessly on the dropper, looking like a stunned shrimp.

• Light Rock Eging (LRE): Perfect for clear, shallow harbors or rock pools during the summer months when “baby” squid are present. Its slow sink rate prevents it from snagging on the bottom too quickly.

• Night Pier Fishing: Cast it near the edges of pier lights. The 1.2 size is a perfect match for the tiny “glass shrimp” that often gather in the light beams.

Gerry’s Pro Tip:

“When the fishing is really ‘scratchy’ and nothing else is working, I downsize to the 1.2. Because it only weighs 2.5g, it has a very natural, neutral buoyancy when used on a dropper rig. It ‘dances’ with the slightest movement of the water. If you’re fishing under lights, try the UV-reactive colors—they glow with an incredible intensity that draws squid in from a distance