FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – Minnow baits are one of the more recent bait-styles trying to keep ahead of a fish’s learning curve. Characteristics include baitfish silhouettes; mix of authentic and agitating patterns; and seductively nonchalant motion.

Fact is, though, fish – bass in particular – have seen this same old movie before. In fact, if you can imagine, some fish will completely turn tail on a run-of-the-mill minnow bait. Subsequently, to win back their interest, contemporary minnow bait design demands improved genuineness. And that’s precisely what the Japanese lure architects achieved in the new Last Ace 45 and Last Ace 75 – subtle and anatomically accurate soft plastics that can be rigged in abundant ways.

Composition-wise, the Last Ace 45 and 75’s saltless formula produces a durable lure that’s supple enough to create lifelike action on a slow roll or fast retrieve. Diverse and detailed colorways enhance the lures attractiveness, while its pronounced 3D eyes provide realism and an easily identifiable target for bass. Its enhanced cosmetics are finished with accurate and textured fins.

Speaking of color, uniquely, the Last Ace 45 and 75 sport a naturalistic “slime coat” spray-coat with a clear overcoat. The combination yields a natural depth-of-field appearance that emulates real baitfish.

Last Ace 45

At only 1.8-inches, the petite Last Ace 45 resembles the juvenile baitfish often seen seasonally in clouds of fins and scales – baitfish like shiners, smelt, and shad. Moreover, it’s sized like the darters and gobies that bass often vacuum off the bottom.

Panfish are on the menu, too. The Last Ace 45 is right-sized for keeper crappies, bream, and white bass.

Effective rigging techniques include weightless and nose hooked, dropshotting, swimming on a jighead, strolling, and hover as you would with forward-facing sonar (FFS).

Last Ace 75

The 3-inch Last Ace 75 appeals to adult fish of all stripes, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleyes, and even saltwater species.

Effective rigging techniques mimic the Last Ace 45, to include weightless and nose hooked, dropshotting, swimming on a jighead, strolling, and hover as you would with forward-facing sonar (FFS).

Ever Green Last Ace 45 and 75 FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS:

Natural swimming action
Freshwater and inshore applications
Tracks straight with slow and fast retrieves
Slow-sinking
Pronounced 3D eyes
Shaped and accurate fins
Saltless, supple, and durable body composition
Natural “slime coat” spray-coat with a clear overcoat
SIZE: Last Ace 45 (1.7”) and Last Ace 75 (3”)
COLORS: Trick Shad, Sparkling Wakasagi, Natural Shad, KO Ayu, Bait Fish, Reservoir Fry, and Iris

MSRP $12.99 (6 Pack)

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