However, a major frustration with most five inch minnow plugs is they do not cast well, even with light tackle and can only be used in relatively calm, slow moving water.

On the other hand, the Ima Gene eliminates these frustrations. The diving lip is sleek and unobtrusive for better, longer casts even against an ocean breeze. Two dense tungsten ball weights slide down into the tail section on the cast, causing the Gene to knife through the air an amazing distance. Upon the retrieve, the tungsten balls roll back into a chamber in the front section of the Gene, where they add stability and action.

Best of all, the Gene excels in strong currents and fast tidal flows where other five inch minnows tend to fail miserably. The Gene hunkers down and swims strongly with a hard side-to-side swagger even in moderate to rough surf or strong tide conditions.

The Gene tends to swim a few feet beneath the surface, based on current velocity and retrieve speed. Its action can best be described as a fast and hard swimming swagger, the degree of action depending on the force of the current and retrieve speed. One action it won't take is to flip out and become ineffective. The Gene thrives in a hard tide or swift current.

(Length) 130mm - 5”, (Weight) 14g – 1/2oz, (Lure Type) Floating, (Action) Tight Wobbling & Roll, (Depth Range) 10-50cm (6in-1.5ft), (Hook) Owner Inc. ST-46#6 (3 hooks)