{"title":"Stick Baits","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oosh-haku-slimey-225mm-140gram-stickbait","title":"225mm\/140gram 'SLIMY MACKEREL' HAKU STICK BAIT -","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003e‘SLIMY MACKEREL’ 225MM \/ 140G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003eOOSH HAKU Stick Bait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eThe Slimy Mackerel is one of the most universally recognised baitfish in offshore systems — and one of the most heavily targeted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003eThis colourway doesn’t try to reinterpret it.\u003cbr data-end=\"1475\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eIt simply gets it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003eBuilt on the proven HAKU timber platform and finished with a clean, ultra-realistic slimy mackerel pattern, this lure presents a natural surface profile that predators instantly register as food — not a lure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003eNo exaggeration.\u003cbr data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1731\"\u003eNo visual noise.\u003cbr data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003eJust accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003eDesign philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1908\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003eWhen fish are feeding confidently on slimy mackerel, they aren’t analysing shapes or colours — they’re reacting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003eThe role of the Slimy Mackerel HAKU is simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2003\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003eMatch what predators already expect to see\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"2006\"\u003eRemove hesitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003eLet instinct take over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003eThis is a lure that earns bites by belonging, not standing out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2128\"\u003eAction \u0026amp; 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These natural differences are part of what makes each OOSH lure uniquely lifelike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2926\" data-start=\"2923\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2928\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2986\" data-start=\"2947\"\u003eUltra-realistic slimy mackerel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3030\" data-start=\"2989\"\u003eNatural metallic sheen and translucence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3076\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003eTimber construction for lifelike presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3079\"\u003eProven HAKU surface action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3145\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003eBalanced, reliable offshore setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3311\"\u003eSlimy Mackerel is about \u003cstrong data-end=\"3400\" data-start=\"3383\"\u003ebeing trusted\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3418\" data-start=\"3403\"\u003eQuietly - \u003cstrong\u003eLifelike + Lethal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping to Australia can take up to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939372933405,"sku":"1002","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/2958\/2621\/files\/IMG_4012.jpg?v=1766198609"},{"product_id":"haku-koheru-stickbait","title":"225mm\/140gram 'KOHERU' HAKU STICK BAIT -","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e‘KOHERU’ 225MM \/ 140G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eOOSH HAKU Stick Bait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eKoheru are one of the most consistently eaten baitfish in New Zealand waters — so reliable they’ve earned a simple nickname:\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"584\"\u003ekingfish candy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eThey’re not flashy.\u003cbr\u003eThey don’t need to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eKoheru are soft-bodied, energy-rich, and easy to catch — exactly the kind of bait predators don’t overthink. This colourway leans fully into that reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eBuilt on the proven HAKU timber platform and finished with an ultra-realistic Koheru pattern, this lure presents a clean, familiar surface profile that predators instantly trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eFrom kingfish to yellowfin tuna, Koheru have proven themselves time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eDesign philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eKoheru are not dominant baitfish.\u003cbr\u003eThey’re vulnerable ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eTheir pale tones, subtle translucence, and low-contrast profile signal an easy meal — especially when isolated near the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eThe Koheru HAKU is designed to do one thing exceptionally well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eLook like a Koheru doing what Koheru naturally do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eNo exaggeration.\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eNo added drama.\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eNo unnecessary contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eThis is a lure that works because predators already believe in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eAction \u0026amp; application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eThe 225mm \/ 140g HAKU is a true surface-oriented stick bait, designed for controlled, rhythmic retrieves rather than aggressive popper-style sweeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eIt responds best to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eLong sweeps with measured cadence\u003cbr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eShort rips followed by brief pauses\u003cbr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eConsistent surface ‘walk the dog’ retrieves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eBut stick baiting is as much about the pause as it is the retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eOn the pause, the HAKU hangs almost vertical in the water column, holding its posture rather than falling away or lying flat. This gives following fish a full, unobstructed view — time to confirm what they’re seeing is, indeed, a Koheru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eThat moment of confirmation is where commitment happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eThe pause doesn’t kill the action.\u003cbr data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eIt completes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140g (approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eRigging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 8\/0 Mustad 10121NP-DT single hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timber body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full stainless through-wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eBuoyancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface-oriented stick bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"637\"\u003eDue to the advanced layering and translucency techniques used to achieve maximum realism, subtle variations in tone and opacity can occur between sizes and production runs. These natural differences are part of what makes each OOSH lure uniquely lifelike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eUltra-realistic Koheru finish\u003cbr data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eSubtle tone and translucence for natural vulnerability\u003cbr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eTimber construction for lifelike presence\u003cbr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eVertical posture on pause for strike confirmation\u003cbr data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eProven HAKU surface action\u003cbr data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eBalanced, light-tackle offshore setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eKoheru isn’t about dominance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eIt’s about inevitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eLifelike + Lethal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping to Australia can take up to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939382665501,"sku":"1001","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/2958\/2621\/files\/IMG_4016.jpg?v=1766198854"},{"product_id":"haku-koheru-stickbait-160mm","title":"160mm\/45gram 'KOHERU' HAKU STICK BAIT","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e‘KOHERU’ 160MM \/ 45G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eOOSH HAKU Stick Bait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eKoheru are one of the most consistently eaten baitfish in New Zealand waters — so reliable they’ve earned a simple nickname:\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"584\"\u003ekingfish candy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eThey’re not flashy.\u003cbr\u003eThey don’t need to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eKoheru are soft-bodied, energy-rich, and easy to catch — exactly the kind of bait predators don’t overthink. This colourway leans fully into that reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eBuilt on the proven HAKU timber platform and finished with an ultra-realistic Koheru pattern, this lure presents a clean, familiar surface profile that predators instantly trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eFrom kingfish to yellowfin tuna, Koheru have proven themselves time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eDesign philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eKoheru are not dominant baitfish.\u003cbr\u003eThey’re vulnerable ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eTheir pale tones, subtle translucence, and low-contrast profile signal an easy meal — especially when isolated near the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eThe Koheru HAKU is designed to do one thing exceptionally well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eLook like a Koheru doing what Koheru naturally do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eNo exaggeration.\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eNo added drama.\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eNo unnecessary contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eThis is a lure that works because predators already believe in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eAction \u0026amp; application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eThe 160mm \/ 45g HAKU is a true surface-oriented stick bait, designed for controlled, rhythmic retrieves rather than aggressive popper-style sweeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eIt responds best to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eLong sweeps with measured cadence\u003cbr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eShort rips followed by brief pauses\u003cbr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eConsistent surface ‘walk the dog’ retrieves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eBut stick baiting is as much about the pause as it is the retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eOn the pause, the HAKU hangs almost vertical in the water column, holding its posture rather than falling away or lying flat. This gives following fish a full, unobstructed view — time to confirm what they’re seeing is, indeed, a Koheru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eThat moment of confirmation is where commitment happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eThe pause doesn’t kill the action.\u003cbr data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eIt completes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45g (approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eRigging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 5\/0 Mustad 10121NP-DT single hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timber body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full stainless through-wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eBuoyancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface-oriented stick bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eDue to the advanced layering and translucency techniques used to achieve maximum realism, subtle variations in tone and opacity can occur between sizes and production runs. These natural differences are part of what makes each OOSH lure uniquely lifelike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eUltra-realistic Koheru finish\u003cbr data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eSubtle tone and translucence for natural vulnerability\u003cbr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eTimber construction for lifelike presence\u003cbr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eVertical posture on pause for strike confirmation\u003cbr data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eProven HAKU surface action\u003cbr data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eBalanced, light-tackle offshore setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eKoheru isn’t about dominance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eIt’s about inevitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eLifelike + Lethal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping to Australia can take up to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630219333917,"sku":"1005","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/2958\/2621\/files\/20251117_043238288_iOS.heic?v=1763360444"},{"product_id":"haku-koheru-stickbait-160mm-copy","title":"160mm\/45gram 'KAHAWAI' HAKU STICK BAIT","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"270\"\u003e‘KAHAWAI’ 160MM \/ 45G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"298\"\u003eOOSH HAKU Stick Bait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"324\"\u003eKahawai are one of the most important baitfish in New Zealand and Australian waters — fast, powerful, and instantly recognisable to every serious predator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"481\"\u003eThis colourway doesn’t borrow from existing interpretations.\u003cbr data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"541\"\u003eIt doesn’t exaggerate.\u003cbr data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eIt doesn’t need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"590\"\u003eThere isn’t another Kahawai lure on the market that looks like this — because none have gone this far in chasing realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eBuilt on the flagship HAKU timber platform and finished with an uncompromisingly lifelike Kahawai pattern, this lure presents a surface profile predators don’t question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"884\"\u003eThey already know what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eDesign philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eKahawai aren’t subtle baitfish — but they are specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003eTheir shape, tone, translucence, and contrast are burned into predator memory. Get any of it wrong and the illusion breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003eThe Kahawai HAKU is designed to do one thing exceptionally well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003eLook exactly like a Kahawai moving naturally on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003eNo interpretation.\u003cbr data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eNo shortcuts.\u003cbr data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003eNo second-guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eThis is a lure that stands alone not because it’s different — but because it’s right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1411\"\u003eAction \u0026amp; application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003eThe 160mm \/ 45g HAKU is a true surface-oriented stick bait, designed for controlled, rhythmic retrieves rather than aggressive popper-style sweeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eIt responds best to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eLong sweeps with measured cadence\u003cbr data-end=\"1645\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003eShort rips followed by brief pauses\u003cbr data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003eConsistent surface ‘walk the dog’ retrieves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1730\"\u003eBut stick baiting is as much about the pause as it is the retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2045\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003eOn the pause, the HAKU hangs almost vertical in the water column, holding its posture rather than falling away or lying flat. 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Get any of it wrong and the illusion breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eThe Kahawai HAKU is designed to do one thing exceptionally well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eLook exactly like a Kahawai moving naturally on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eNo interpretation.\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eNo shortcuts.\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eNo second-guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eThis is a lure that stands alone not because it’s different — but because it’s right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eAction \u0026amp; application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eThe 225mm \/ 140g HAKU is a true surface-oriented stick bait, designed for controlled, rhythmic retrieves rather than aggressive popper-style sweeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eIt responds best to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eLong sweeps with measured cadence\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eShort rips followed by brief pauses\u003cbr data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eConsistent surface ‘walk the dog’ retrieves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eBut stick baiting is as much about the pause as it is the retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eOn the pause, the HAKU hangs almost vertical in the water column, holding its posture rather than falling away or lying flat. 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This gives following fish a full, unobstructed view — time to confirm what they’re seeing is, indeed, a Kahawai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eThat moment of confirmation is where commitment happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eThe pause doesn’t kill the action.\u003cbr data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eIt completes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45g (approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eRigging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 5\/0 Mustad 10121NP-DT single hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timber body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full stainless through-wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eBuoyancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface-oriented stick bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"637\"\u003eDue to the advanced layering and translucency techniques used to achieve maximum realism, subtle variations in tone and opacity can occur between sizes and production runs. These natural differences are part of what makes each OOSH lure uniquely lifelike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eUltra-realistic mullet profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003eIntentional left\/right asymmetry for natural injury cues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eSubtle eye colour variation side-to-side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003eUneven gill bleed detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003eSingle healed scar on tail (one side only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eHyper-realistic finish — no shortcuts, no exaggeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bleeding Mullet isn't designed to get noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's designed to get picked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eLifelike + Lethal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping to Australia can take up to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3418\" data-start=\"3403\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51062133162269,"sku":"1012","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/2958\/2621\/files\/IMG_6678_ddce3461-144f-4bdc-b590-4973ad35bfc7.jpg?v=1774391006"},{"product_id":"200mm-90gram-koheru-haku-stick-bait","title":"200mm\/90gram 'KOHERU' HAKU STICK BAIT","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e‘KOHERU’ 200MM \/ 90G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eOOSH HAKU Stick Bait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eKoheru are one of the most consistently eaten baitfish in New Zealand waters — so reliable they’ve earned a simple nickname:\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"584\"\u003ekingfish candy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eThey’re not flashy.\u003cbr\u003eThey don’t need to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eKoheru are soft-bodied, energy-rich, and easy to catch — exactly the kind of bait predators don’t overthink. 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