Sawamura One Up Slug 5 – 12.5cm 8g

Sawamura One Up Slug 5″ – 12.5cm: The Pinnacle of Finesse Deception

Developed through a two-year collaboration between the Ultimate Fishing pro staff and Yukihiro Sawamura—widely regarded as one of the world’s premier finesse anglers—the One Up Slug 5″ is a masterpiece of soft lure engineering. At Gerry’s Fishing, we recommend this lure for the most demanding scenarios: targeting “educated” trophy fish in crystal-clear water or on venues where fishing pressure is extreme.

The One Up Slug is designed to achieve a level of naturalness and attractiveness that standard slugs cannot match. It features the signature Sawamura “hinged” mid-section, but without the paddle tail, allowing for a stealthier, more erratic “darting” action that mimics a panicked baitfish or a fleeing sandeel with startling realism.

Master-Crafted Design & Action

• Yukihiro Sawamura Design: Every curve and taper of the 5″ body has been tuned to respond to subtle rod movements, providing a fluid, “snaky” swimming action that fools the wariest predators.

• Trump Attractant & Scent: Like the famous One Up Shad, the Slug is infused with the potent “Trump” scent. This organic attractant ensures that predators inhale the lure and hold on, significantly increasing hook-up rates on “finesse” bites.

• High-Specific Gravity Plastic: The material is salted and weighted to provide an 8g body that casts exceptionally well for its size and has a natural, horizontal “hover” in the water column.

• The “Hinge” Effect: The narrowed waist of the lure allows the tail to whip and shiver independently of the head, creating a life-like vibration that triggers the hunting instincts of large bass and zander.

Technical Specifications

Where to Use the One Up Slug 5″

The 12.5cm profile is a versatile “all-rounder” for specimen hunting. The Gerry’s team recommends:

• Weightless Soft Jerk-Baiting: Rigged on a 4/0 unweighted offset hook, this lure is deadly for shallow-water bass. Twitch it just below the surface to make it dart wildly, then let it “shiver” on the drop.

• Texas & Carolina Rigging: The slim profile and 8g weight make it perfect for dragging through heavy kelp or over rocky bottoms for large wrasse and bass.

• Darting Jig Heads: When paired with a triangular “darting” head, the One Up Slug becomes an erratic weapon for vertical fishing or fast-paced prospecting.

• Difficult Zander & Perch: In freshwater, the subtle, vibration-free movement is a “secret weapon” for huge perch and zander that have become shy of traditional paddle-tail shads.

Gerry’s Verdict:

The Sawamura One Up Slug 5″ is the result of years of expert refinement. It offers a level of finesse and scent-based attraction that is virtually unmatched in the 125mm category. With 7 lures per pack, it is an essential investment for any angler who targets high-pressure waters