Geecrack PIKUPIKU Pintail is a compact saltwater soft lure designed for light and finesse fishing. Its slim, ribbed body catches the water effectively, while the delicate tail responds to even slight movements of the rig.
A small thickened section at the very end of the thin tail creates subtle micro-vibrations during the retrieve and on the fall. This allows the lure to remain active even with very slow and delicate presentations without aggressive rod movements.
PIKUPIKU Pintail is made from Geecrack's soft S.A.F. material. This series uses a shrimp flavour with garlic, while the soft structure allows fish to take the lure naturally and helps achieve secure hook-ups.
The lure was developed primarily for targeting horse mackerel and other small saltwater species with light tackle. The combination of a ribbed body, very soft material and finely working pintail allows the lure to be presented slowly and naturally.
The range includes a 2.5-inch version supplied in packs of 10 and a 3-inch version supplied in packs of 8. Both sizes retain the characteristic subtle pintail action and are well suited to finesse presentations.
Geecrack is a Japanese fishing brand based in Gifu, specialising in the design and development of fishing lures and tackle. Soft lures form an important part of the range, with distinctive body shapes, pronounced ribbing and actions designed for both conventional retrieves and modern finesse techniques.
One of Geecrack's most recognisable features is its original S.A.F. material. The name stands for Salt, Amino Acid and Flavor, combining salt, amino acids and scent. This material is used across many of the brand's soft lure ranges and adds an extra taste and scent stimulus to the lure's physical action.
Among the most distinctive models are the heavily ribbed Bellows Gill and Bellows Stick, shad-style lures such as Gyro Star, Iron Shad, Jack Master and Revival Shad, as well as smaller finesse lures including Portio Shad, Portio Curly, Moon Curly and Dumbbell Worm. Each design differs in body profile, tail action and behaviour on the fall, allowing anglers to match the lure to a particular presentation.
Depending on the model, Geecrack soft lures can be fished on jig heads or rigs such as drop shot, Texas Rig, Free Rig, Carolina Rig and Neko Rig. The range includes both compact lures for subtle presentations and larger, bulkier designs suited to stronger actions or use as jig trailers.
Geecrack also develops lures for saltwater fishing. Ranges such as PIKUPIKU Pintail and Tairaba Super Curly use designs suited to light saltwater techniques and tai-raba fishing while retaining the brand's characteristic approach to soft-lure action and scented materials.
The wide choice of shapes, sizes and actions makes Geecrack lures suitable for many spinning and casting techniques, from slow fishing on light rigs and controlled fall presentations to bottom fishing and use as trailers on different types of jigs.