Yo-Zuri Duel Hardcore baits

Located in Fukuoka, Japan, Yo-Zuri Duel produces a wide range of lures, lines, and terminal tackle.

Professional anglers and enthusiasts worldwide know and understand the value of its high-quality, Japanese-manufactured products.

Duel recently re-launched its Hardcore Bass Series in the United States in response to increased demand and worldwide success. The flagship brand boasts the “Original Magnetic Weight Transfer System.”

Hardcore Flashi’n Vibe sinking — R1194 series

The Duel Hardcore Flashi’n Vibe 65S is a super-heavy, extra-wide lipless crankbait for deep water fish. The extra-wide head section of the bait is heavily weighted for a fast downward fall with subtle swimming action.

The Hardcore Flashi’n Vibe 65S creates copious amounts of flash from its triple-mirror body. This feature is based on a carefully-constructed array of different scaling patterns found along the top, middle, and bottom of the lure. It is also equipped with a super-loud tungsten rattle chamber, consisting of multiple size BBs for a unique rattle like no other. Tie on the Hardcore Flashi’n Vibe 75S and see the difference.

Bait stats:
Action: sinking
Body: tough and durable proprietary polycarbonate material
Length: 2-5/8-inch, 65 mm
Weight: 3/4oz, 19.5 g
Hardware: 2 round bend black nickel #8 treble hooks and stainless steel black nickel split rings
Features: magnetic weight transfer system, power coat, extra heavy weighting
Colours: blue back chartreuse, golden shiner, crawfish, metallic ghost ayu, citrus shad, metallic silver blue, holographic bluegill, metallic silver black
Depth range: all ranges

Hardcore Minnow Flat Suspending — R1176 Series

The Hardcore Minnow Flat 95SP is a flat-sided suspending jerkbait with the internationally-patented magnetic weight transfer system. It also boasts outstanding quick-darting action, accompanied by copious amounts of flash from its triple-mirror body. The boys is constructed of an array of different scaling patterns along the top, middle, and bottom of the bait. The Duel Hardcore Minnow Flat 95SP leverages patented technology and exceptional Japanese engineering to further the effectiveness of the jerkbait.

Bait stats:
Action: suspending
Body: tough and durable proprietary polycarbonate material.
Length: 3-3/4-inch, 95 mm
Weight: 7/16oz, 12 g
Hardware: 2 round bend black nickel #8 treble hooks and stainless steel black nickel split rings
Features: triple-mirror body, magnetic weight transfer system
Colours: ghost pro blue, clown, metallic ayu, shad, golden shiner, matte pearl chart back, ghost Tennessee shad, chub, skeleton ayu, blue shiner
Depth Range: 4-ft, 1.2 m

Hardcore Minnow Flat — R1177 Series

The Hardcore Minnow Flat 110SP is a flat-sided, suspending jerkbait with the internationally-patented magnetic weight transfer system, as well as outstanding quick-darting action, accompanied by copious amounts of flash from its triple-mirror body. This feature is based on a carefully-constructed array of different scaling patterns found along the top, middle, and bottom of the lure. The Duel Hardcore Minnow Flat 110SP leverages patented technology and exceptional Japanese engineering to further the proven success of the jerkbait.

Bait stats:
Action: suspending
Body: tough and durable proprietary polycarbonate material
Length: 4-3/8-inch, 110 mm
Weight: 1/2 oz, 15.5 g
Hardware: 2 round bend black nickel #6 treble hooks and stainless steel black nickel split rings
Features: cross scaled finish, triple mirror body, magnetic weight transfer system
Colours: ghost pro blue, clown, metallic ayu, shad, golden shiner, matte pearl chart back, ghost Tennessee shad, chub, skeleton ayu, blue shiner
Depth Range: 6’, 1.5 m : 7’, 2-2.5 m

Hardcore Shad 50 Suspending — R1178 Series

The Hardcore Shad 50SP is suspending shad bait featuring a unique “flex-lip” design that reduces drag and also improves the “tight wiggle” swimming action. A variety of finishes and colours allows you to “match the hatch” of your local waters. The Shad 50SP includes the internationally-patented magnetic weight transfer system, for distance and accuracy to strategically cast for your next trophy fish. Available in 10 enticing colours.

Bait stats:
Action: suspending
Body: tough and durable proprietary polycarbonate material
Length: 2”, 50 mm
Weight: 1/8oz, 3.5 g
Hardware: 2 round bend black nickel #12 treble hooks and stainless steel black nickel split rings
Features: patented magnetic weight transfer system, rattle sound system, “flex-lip” bill
Colours: baby bluegill, ghost pearl chartreuse, metallic ghost ayu, crawfish, holographic ghost smelt, pearl holographic shad, gold black, holographic hot tiger, ghost pro blue, holographic smelt, natural perch
Depth range: 6’, 1.5 m

Hardcore Shad 60 Suspending — R1179 Series

The Hardcore Shad 60SP is a suspending shad bait featuring a unique “flex-lip” design that reduces drag and also improves the “tight wiggle” swimming action. A variety of finishes and colours allows you to “match the hatch” of your local waters. The Shad 60SP includes the internationally-patented magnetic weight transfer system, for distance and accuracy to strategically cast for your next trophy fish. Available in ten enticing colours.

Bait stats:
Action: suspending
Body: tough and durable proprietary polycarbonate material
Length: 2-3/8-inch, 60 mm
Weight: 1/4oz, 6.5g
Hardware: 2 round bend black nickel #8 treble hooks and stainless steel black nickel split rings.
Features: Patented magnetic weight transfer system, rattle sound system, “flex-lip” bill
Colours: baby bluegill, ghost pearl chartreuse, metallic ghost ayu, crawfish, holographic ghost smelt, pearl holographic shad, gold black, holographic hot tiger, ghost pro blue, holographic smelt, natural perch
Depth Range: 8.2’, 2.5 m

Hardcore Shad 75 Suspending — R1180 Series

The Hardcore Shad 75SP is a suspending shad bait featuring a unique “flex-lip” design that reduces drag, and also improves the “tight wiggle” swimming action. A variety of finishes and colours allows you to “match the hatch” of your local waters. The Hardcore Shad 75SP includes the internationally-patented magnetic weight transfer system, for distance and accuracy to strategically cast for your next trophy fish. Available in 10 enticing colours.

Bait stats:
Action: suspending
Body: tough and durable proprietary polycarbonate material
Length: 3-inch, 75 mm
Weight: 3/8oz, 10 g
Hardware: 2 round bend black nickel #6 treble hooks and stainless steel black nickel split rings.
Features: patented magnetic weight transfer system, rattle sound system, “flex-lip” bill
Colours: baby bluegill, ghost pearl chartreuse, metallic ghost ayu, crawfish, holographic ghost smelt, pearl holographic shad, gold black, holographic hot tiger, ghost pro blue, holographic smelt, natural perch
Depth range: 11.4’, 3.5 m