Fishus Espetit Sandeel – The Soft Plastic Bass Lure That Thinks Like a Baitfish
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The Fishus Espetit Sandeel is a 14cm 22g soft plastic bass lure designed to mimic a sandeel with a pulsating tail, darting action, and optional glass rattle. Available in White, Ayu, and Sayori Blue – 2 per pack for £11.99.
If you've spent any time chasing seabass along the UK coastline, you'll know that sandeels are the number one forage fish that bass key in on. Match the hatch with the right lure and the results can be spectacular. That's exactly what the Fishus Espetit Sandeel is designed to do – and it does it exceptionally well.
What Is the Fishus Espetit?
The Espetit is a 14cm, 22g soft plastic sandeel lure from Fishus by Lurenzo, an Italian brand that has quietly built a serious reputation among European bass anglers. It's not just another soft plastic – every design decision has been made with one goal in mind: to fool a seabass into thinking it's eating a real sandeel.
Available in three proven colours – White, Ayu, and Sayori Blue – and sold as a pack of two for just £11.99, the Espetit represents excellent value for a lure of this quality.
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Key Features
Pulsating Tail Action
The standout feature of the Espetit is its slender, pulsating tail. Even at slow retrieve speeds, it produces a consistent low-frequency vibration that travels through the water column – drawing bass in from distance and triggering reaction strikes when they get close.
Darting Lift-Fall Retrieve
The jig head profile is shaped to promote a natural darting movement on a lift-fall retrieve. This erratic, fleeing baitfish action is one of the most effective triggers for aggressive bass, particularly in shallow water or over structure.
Hollow Body with Assist Hook Slot
The soft plastic hollow body features a line-threading slot, allowing you to rig it with an assist hook for a streamlined, snag-resistant presentation. The jig head eyelet also accepts a treble hook, feather, or spinner blade if you want to mix up the profile.
Glass Rattle Included
Each lure comes with an optional glass rattle that inserts into the hollow body cavity. When conditions call for extra attraction – murky water, low light, or a flat sea with little natural noise – the rattle adds another dimension to the presentation.
Durable Soft Plastic Construction
The body is soft enough to produce lifelike movement but durable enough to handle multiple fish and repeated casts without tearing. A well-made lure that earns its place in your bass bag.
Colour Guide
White – The go-to in clear water and bright conditions. Mimics a juvenile sandeel or whitebait and works brilliantly on a slow, steady retrieve just below the surface.
Ayu – A translucent natural baitfish finish with subtle flash. Excellent in mixed light conditions and particularly effective when bass are feeding selectively.
Sayori Blue – A blue-backed, silver-bellied finish that excels in low light, dawn, dusk, and overcast sessions. One of the most versatile colours in the range.
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How to Fish the Espetit
The Espetit is a versatile lure that rewards experimentation, but here are three proven methods:
- Lift-Fall – Cast uptide or across the current, let the lure sink to the desired depth, then work it back with a rod-tip lift followed by a controlled fall. Bass often hit on the drop.
- Straight Retrieve – A slow, steady wind just above the bottom or through the mid-water column. The pulsating tail does the work – don't over-complicate it.
- Twitch and Pause – Short, sharp twitches followed by a pause. Deadly when bass are visible and feeding on the surface or in clear, shallow water.
For best results, use a light fluorocarbon leader (12–20lb) and a size 1/0–2/0 assist hook matched to the lure's slot.
Why We Rate the Fishus Espetit
The soft plastic sandeel market is crowded, but the Espetit earns its place at the top of the pile. The combination of a realistic profile, built-in rattle option, and a versatile hook setup makes it one of the most adaptable bass lures we've stocked. At £11.99 for two, it's also one of the better value options available.
Whether you're fishing estuaries, rocky headlands, surf beaches, or harbour walls, the Espetit covers the bases.
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