Shimano Current Sniper Sinking Stickbait

The Shimano Current Sniper Sinking Stickbait gives you two ways to work a baitfish bite: glide it below the surface with short rod strokes, or bring it back fast enough to skip across the top. Formerly known as the Coltsniper, this sinking hard bait is a versatile choice when yellowtail, tuna, calico bass, or striped bass are chasing bait near the surface.

Picture a school showing just beyond the boat: cast past the activity, start your retrieve, and use short pulls followed by a moment of slack to let the lure slide. Rather than locking you into a single pace, the Current Sniper lets you adjust your presentation as the fish move up or settle below the commotion.

Stay in the Bite When Fish Drop Below the Surface

A floating lure stays on top during a pause. This stickbait sinks, giving you the option to work beneath surface activity instead. That flexibility comes with a trade-off: it will continue dropping when you stop retrieving. Around shallow rocks or kelp, begin winding promptly and keep track of your pauses.

Match the Size to the Bait and Your Rod

Choose the 120mm when you want the smaller profile and lighter lure. Choose the 140mm when you want a larger baitfish silhouette and your rod is rated to cast the heavier bait. Match the forage first, then check your rod's lure rating rather than choosing by target species alone.

Best for: casting to yellowtail and tuna feeding near the surface, working subsurface lanes for calico bass, and chasing striped bass feeding on baitfish. Start with this presentation when you can see boils, scattered bait, or fish following beneath the surface.

Hardware for Aggressive Baitfish Eaters

• Sinking stickbait design for subsurface retrieves and fast surface-skipping presentations.
• 3X-strong hooks and stout split rings.
• Baitfish-style finishes with natural and high-visibility color options.
• Two sizes to match different forage profiles and casting outfits.
• Previously sold under the Coltsniper name.

Models & Specs

Colors share the specifications for their respective size. Select your preferred size and finish from the options above.

Make It Glide, Then Change the Pace

Subsurface walk-the-dog: use short rod-tip pulls while taking up line. After each pull, briefly give the lure enough slack to glide sideways before the next stroke. Continuous tension can restrict that movement. Adjust the pause to keep the lure in the feeding lane.

Surface skipping: start winding immediately after the cast and retrieve quickly enough to keep the lure skipping across the surface. This is a useful change of pace when fish are actively chasing fleeing bait. If the lure drops too deep, shorten the pause or begin the retrieve sooner.

A spinning outfit makes the pull-and-slack rhythm approachable, although a suitable conventional casting outfit also works. Use a rod rated for the selected lure weight and choose line, leader, and drag for the fish and surrounding structure.

Choose a Finish That Fits Your Water

Blue Sardine and Green Mackerel offer familiar baitfish patterns for clear-water presentations. Bone White is a useful contrasting option when you want a simpler, more visible silhouette. Keep a natural pattern and a contrasting finish ready, then let follows and bites guide the next change.

Tackle Express Tips

• Watch the lure beside the boat before your first long cast. Practice the short pull and slack return until it slides instead of tracking straight.
• If fish follow without committing, change your cadence before changing colors. Try a shorter pause or a quick burst of speed.
• Check leader abrasion, hook points, and split rings after a fish or contact with structure. Rinse with fresh water after saltwater use and dry before storage.

Rig for the Retrieve

For a braided main line, consider PowerPro Maxcuatro, choosing a line class that suits your rod, reel, and target fish. If you prefer a white braid option, compare PowerPro Max-8 White. These bulk spools are options for filling or replenishing your outfits; finish with a suitable leader and a connection that allows the lure to move freely.

Questions Before Your Next Cast

Is this the same lure previously called Coltsniper?
Yes. This listing is the Current Sniper Sinking Stickbait, previously known as the Coltsniper.

Does it float when I pause?
No. It is a sinking lure, so pause length affects how far it drops. Keep pauses short when fishing shallow cover or trying to stay near the surface.

Should I choose the 120 or the 140?
The 120 offers the smaller, lighter presentation. The 140 offers a larger profile and heavier casting weight. Match the baitfish size and make sure your rod can cast the selected model.

Can I fish it on top?
Yes. A fast retrieve started immediately after splashdown can make it skip on the surface. Slow down and use short pulls with brief slack to work it below the surface.

Choose your Current Sniper size and color at Tackle Express and be ready to change pace when the baitfish bite changes.