SINGAPORE - PR-Labs is an up and coming tackle manufacturer based in Singapore. Similar to the ultra custom lure manufacturers PR-Lab’s solutions all bear a handmade look and feel. PR-LABS was established in November 2001. They focus on R&D and technology and over the last few years has been studying how predators utilize their senses to detect prey and researching on how they can replicate the displayed prey-like characteristics with artificial lures. Their R&D efforts have resulted in enhanced realism in their lures, some of which bear patent-pending InterFlow technology.

The company has three main lures offerings at the current time, the Shrimp Crank, the Psychobass popper, and the Evolution big game popper. Perhaps most interesting are the company’s unique shrimp lures.

Why Shrimp? PR-Labs states “Shrimps, form the most widely consumed and important protein supplement for many types of fish. The shrimp with its universal appeal, feeds almost every kind of fish and sea creature. Hence, a lure in the shape of a shrimp would be a natural in any aquatic environment.” 

These lures make use of the InterFlow which is engineered based on aqua-dynamics, where water compression creates the essential energy for us to recreate the prey-like characteristics. Upon retrieval, water is forced through the larger front intake manifolds and forced out via the smaller exits in the lure. PR-Labs believes this generated energy enhances the realism of their lures. 

We have been testing the original version, and while we like the shape of the lure we felt the finish left a little something to be desired. New for 2007 are a range of new colors and patterns. The new Radiation series features a finish that reminds me of the premium Japanese lures, only the entire lure glows in the dark. These lures are striking.  

At this time we do not yet have availability or pricing but the will be reporting on this shortly. The best way to find out more about these exciting new lures is to visit the company's website.