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Learn More »A Tackle Shop Guide to the Jackall Suisen Lure
We see a lot of anglers in here, especially guys fishing local dams or the Nepean, who are getting frustrated. They can see Bass or Bream following their lures but just can't get a bite. Those fish are smart and have seen every noisy popper and walker made. This is when we show them the Jackall Suisen. It's a completely silent crawler, and that's its whole point. It's designed to trick those wary, 'educated' fish that have seen it all.
A Note From Our Local Experts
"I've found that on super calm mornings, especially in clear water, a loud lure can actually do more harm than good. The Suisen is the one of the surface lures I recommend for those exact conditions. It's a 43mm cicada-style lure that lands softly and has this subtle 'plip-plop' from its soft wings. It doesn't spook fish. You can cast it right at a snag and just let it sit. It's a finesse lure, and it's built to fool fish that are too smart for a standard, aggressive lure."
- Ben Czulowski, Owner, Fishing Tackle Shop (Ocean Storm) | 20+ years industry experience
Decoding the Features: What Matters
This lure is all about a natural, subtle presentation. Here’s what the parts are for.
Pro-Tips: How to Fish the Suisen Lure
This isn't a lure for fast winding. It's all about patience.
- The "Dead-Stick" (Do Nothing): Cast it near a snag or pontoon, and just let it sit. The profile looks natural, and a fish will often just cruise up and sip it off the top. This is a common way to get a bite.
- The "Slow Crawl": A dead-slow, steady wind is all you need. This makes the wings paddle and create that subtle V-wake, just like a bug trying to swim to shore.
- The "Twitch & Pause": Give the rod tip a small twitch to make the lure 'kick,' then let it sit again. This is a good way to get a reaction from a territorial fish like a bass.
Target Species
This is a finesse surface lure primarily for freshwater, but it's also very effective on key estuary species.
- Freshwater: Australian Bass, Estuary Perch
- Saltwater (Brackish): Bream (especially in quiet estuaries).
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Jackall |
| Model | Suisen |
| Style | Surface Crawler (Cicada-style) |
| Length | 43mm |
| Weight | 5g |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Sound | Silent (No Rattles) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use a silent lure? I thought noise was good.
Noise from a popper is good for *reaction* strikes, especially in dirty water. But in clear or heavily fished water, fish like Bream and Bass get wary of loud lures. A silent, natural presentation like this is what fools them.
What's the right gear for the Jackall Suisen Lure?
It's a small 5-gram lure, so a light 1-3kg or 2-4kg spin rod is what we'd recommend. Pair it with a 2000 or 2500 size reel, 6-8lb braid, and a light 4lb or 6lb fluorocarbon leader. A light leader is important for a natural presentation.
Are the soft wings durable?
They're tougher than they look and will handle plenty of bream and bass. But it's a finesse lure. A tailor or sharp-toothed flathead will likely damage them. It's the trade-off for getting that subtle wing-beat action.
How should I attach it to my line?
On a lure this small, you want to give it freedom. A small loop knot (like a Lefty's Loop) tied directly to the tow point is a good option. A tiny, light-gauge snap will also work, but avoid anything big and bulky.
This lure is only 5g. How am I supposed to cast it?
That's a common issue. You can't cast this on your normal 4-8kg rod; it's too light. This lure is a finesse fishing lure. It's designed to be fished on a very light 1-3kg or 2-4kg spin rod with a thin (6-8lb) braid. That light rod is what loads up and casts the 5g weight, and the thin braid cuts through the air better. You have to match the lure to a light outfit.
The hooks on the Jackall Suisen lure look tiny. Will they hold a big bass?
They are small, but that's by design. A big, heavy hook would kill the lure's subtle, floating action. These are small, sharp 'finesse' trebles. When paired with a light rod (like we just discussed), you set the hook smoothly, and the rod's soft tip protects the small hooks from tearing out. You just have to play the fish with the drag, not try to skull-drag it in.
You say it's a cicada. Does it only work in summer?
It's most effective in late spring and summer when the real cicadas are hatching and falling in the water. That's when fish like bass are actively looking up for that 'plop' sound. That said, its buggy shape works all year round as a general 'insect' imitation, but that summer period is definitely its peak time.
You list Bream as a target. Do bream really eat cicadas?
That's a great question. You're right, it's not their main food. You wouldn't use this in a deep, fast channel. But for bream living in quiet, brackish rivers or up on shallow flats, they will absolutely eat insects off the surface. We'd fish this for them on a calm morning, casting it right up against a snag, weed bed, or pontoon and just letting it sit. They'll often just sip it quietly off the top.
A subtle, silent crawler for fooling wary fish. Choose your Jackall Suisen Lure colour and get it in your box.
