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Stay On Top With Storm's Arashi
Top Walker
| Date: |
11/2/16 |
| Tackle type: |
Lure |
| Manufacturer: |
Storm |
| Reviewer: |
Wolbugger |
Total Score: 7.57 -
GOOD
Introduction:
Who doesn't
like catching bass on topwater plugs? The anticipation and heart-stopping
strikes experienced while working topwaters makes these baits favorites of
anglers everywhere. One problem: which lure to choose? With such a massive
variety out there, narrowing down the choices can be a bit of a gamble. I've
certainly wasted money ordering unfamiliar baits in the past only to be
disappointed by their on-the-water performance. Storm's Arashi Top Walker was
one of these new-to-me baits, and it was one that I was eager to put to the
test. How could I not get excited about testing a surface bait?!
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Storm
Arashi
Top
Walker
Specifications |
|
Type |
Topwater |
|
Length |
Size 11: 4-1/4 inches
Size 13:
5-1/8 inches |
|
Weight |
Size 11: 3/4 ounce
Size 13:
1-1/8 ounces |
|
Depth |
Surface |
|
Hooks |
VMC Trebles
size 4 (11)
or 2 (13) |
|
Colors |
10 |
|
Origin |
Indonesia |
|
MSRP |
$8.99 |
Storm's Arashi Top Walker comes rigged with three sharp trebles.
Quality/Construction:
I
received both a size 11 and 13 for testing. Both of these baits had one thing in
common, and that was the clean look. The coloration is attractive, with a
smooth, clean appearance throughout. The finish isn't extreme, but there's a
scale pattern painted on the back and some light detailing around the
head/gills. Rounding out the bait are a pair of mean-looking eyes and three
sharp trebles hanging off split rings that are of good quality.
Quality Ratings for Storm Arashi Top Walker
|
Finish (1-5) |
Detailing (1-5) |
Hardware (1-5) |
Craftsmanship (1-5) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos * 10) |
4 |
|
|
|
15 |
20 |
|
These baits sport a bit of detailing around the head.
Performance:
I mostly threw the size 11, and I'll tell you there's no trouble casting the
bait. At a weight of 3/4 ounce, it casts quite far and does so on a straight
trajectory. It not only casts well, but is easy to work, too. The walking action
isn't hard to achieve and the bait is equally capable of short side-to-side
darts or nice long glides. Storm designed the bait with a low-rolling action
that helps keep the hooks under the bait for better hookups. When at rest, the
Top Walker sits on the surface with a slight nose-up attitude.
Performance Ratings for
Storm Arashi Top Walker
|
Castability (1-5) |
Ease of Actuation(1-5) |
Quality of Movement (1-5) |
Position at Rest (1-5) |
Durability (1-5) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos * 10) |
5 |
|
|
|
4 |
21 |
25 |
|
The head of the bait peeks above the surface at rest
Features:
The
Arashi Top Walker contains multiple rattles for some noticeable sound. While the
rattles are very audible, I'd classify their noise as more of a mellow sound
rather than a sharp, crackling rattle. Another feature to note are the three
hook hangars. They are rotated for the advertised benefits of allowing for
larger hooks and keeping the hooks closer to the body for better action.
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Features Ratings for
Storm Arashi Top Walker |
|
Internal Harness(1–3) |
Weedlessness (1–3)
|
No. Finishes (1–3) |
Misc
(1–3) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating(= Tot/Pos *10) |
|
N/A |
N/A |
3 |
2 |
5 |
6 |
8.33 |
A look at the top of the Top Walker.
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