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Exsence Silent Assassin 99F Flash Boost (XM-199V)
Exsence Silent Assassin 99F Flash Boost (XM-199V)
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99mm 14g Floating
Part number |
type |
Total length (mm) |
Weight (g) |
Distance (m) |
Sedimentation velocity |
Swimming form (angle (°)) |
Flow velocity spec (cm/sec) |
Hook |
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99F XM-199V | Floating | 99 | 14 | 60 | - | 10 | 50~ | #5x2 |
99S XM-299V | Sinking | 99 | 17 | 61 | 32cm/sec | 15 | 55~ | #5x2 |
An all-rounder minnow that can be used in any situation! Assassin 99 equipped with Flash Boost is born!
[Silent Assassin 99F]
The Silent Assassin 99F is equipped with a flash boost, which has an overwhelming flight distance and a piercing cast feel that is not inferior to the 14cm class. The action is a wobbling roll action that is easy to keep the range, based on the concept of being usable anywhere, such as rivers, harbors, rocks, and surf. Even if you stop, the internal plate will continue to appeal with the flash boost mechanism!
[Silent Assassin 99S]
The bite-sized 99 sinking that flies well and catches a lot is now available with a flash boost. Instead of increasing the weight of the floating model, the body tune has been redone from the design of the mold! The wobbling roll action unique to the Assassin and the flash boost mechanism that continuously appeals the internal plate will continue to lure in various scenes during retrieval, drift, and fall.
[Silent Assassin 99SP]
I want a 99 that swims even more! In response to many requests, the Assassin 99 Suspend is now available with a flash boost, which is a suspended tune that takes the time to feed. In sea bass fishing, where various usage environments are taken into consideration, we adjusted the buoyancy in brackish waters near the mouth of a river in early spring in order to find a suspending setting that can respond well to various conditions. The lure may float or sink depending on the salinity and water temperature of the usage environment, as well as the snap used. In that case, please adjust the buoyancy by changing the size of the hook or ring.
Unstoppable feeding performance.

The Silent Assassin series has a long track record. The compact and easy-to-feed 99mm size is now equipped with Flash Boost.
This is not just a reflector added to the conventional Silent Assassin 99. When equipping it with Flash Boost, we reviewed the body shape, buoyancy, and strength, and recalculated the optimal balance that would not interfere with the swimming of the lure.
Not only does it work when you just reel it in, but it also provides stable action in fast-flowing areas and choppy currents. What's more, even when you stop the lure after jerking or twitching, the reflective plate inside the body vibrates to induce a bite, which is unique to Flash Boost. It is highly effective in a variety of situations, from high-pressure day games to attacking wary points in night games.
With one last stretch you'll reach the point where a precious fish is lurking.

The lure's center of gravity moves backwards when casting, achieving a stable flying posture. This design increases the accuracy of the lure to the target spot even in situations where it is difficult to cast the lure due to headwinds. Furthermore, the stable flying posture has significantly increased the flight distance. It is now possible to approach points that were previously out of reach, and this performance will further expand the possibilities of anglers. The body strength has also been improved, allowing for an aggressive approach even to pin spots. It is now possible to approach distant points without making the lure larger or heavier in order to achieve a longer flight distance. This will be a great advantage, especially in situations where the bait is small.
A realistic sparkle that doesn't feel out of place.

*The product in the image is not a new production item.
Scale Boost reproduces real scales with a realistic hologram. It comes in three patterns: N (Natural), A (Appeal), and T (Transparent), which stimulate the predatory instincts of fish in various situations. For pin-spot fishing around structures, use N (Natural), which pursues realism. When you want to search a wide area, use A (Appeal), which generates particularly strong flashing. When you want to generate natural flashing in places with high water transparency, use T (Transparent). It is now possible to increase the fish's hit rate by rotating not only the color but also the flashing pattern.
As the new standard for sea bass lures, it will expand the possibilities for anglers.

*The product in the image is not a new production item.
The pressure on sea bass games is getting higher every year. In this environment, various sea bass lures have been created with various ingenuity, but there have not been many lures that can be used all-around to this extent. This is because the Silent Assassin 99 far exceeds the general standards in terms of the basic performance of lures, such as action, distance, and operability. Another feature is that it is suitable for a wide range of users, from advanced anglers looking for one fish in a fierce battle zone to beginners looking to catch their first one, and its high performance can be experienced by a wide range of people. In addition, with an easy-to-eat size of 99mm, it is a lure that can be used all year round. It can be fished in any place, such as rivers, rocks, tidal flats, and surf, and has a proven track record of targeting a variety of fish species such as sea bass, black fin sea bass, black porgy, and flounder. It is a lure that is trusted by many professional anglers, so if you are unsure, we hope you will trust it until the end and keep casting it. It is such a highly complete lure.
IMPRESSIONImpressions
A lure that allows you to take the best approach to sea bass. It is also good at fine-tuning the range.

Hideyuki Matsuoka
The Silent Assassin 99 was first introduced about 10 years ago, and I was involved in its development. It was already a highly successful lure, but I feel that technological advances have further improved its actual fishing performance. One of these is the inclusion of a flash boost, and in my case, I use it to induce a reaction bite with quick movements such as twitching and jerking. The flash boost continues to move and appeals immediately after this sparkle, and I feel that the reaction of the fish that notice the lure and follow it is clearly different. If I can get a hit here, I will continue to use it, but in high-pressure areas, there are many situations where it is difficult to get a hit. In such cases, I try changing the range I am searching to see how the fish react. Therefore, I first try a slightly shallower range with a floating type, and if they don't bite, I try a slightly deeper range with a sinking type. This small difference is important, and I have experienced many scenes where I was able to get a hit by changing the range at the same point. One way to catch fish is to try lures of different colors and sizes when you can't catch anything, but I would also recommend trying to change the depth of the water you are aiming at frequently. These are sizes that are easy to catch, so anglers who frequently go to the same fishing spot will be able to see how the fish react differently depending on the tide level and time of day.
It has great appeal even in vast areas. It's something you should always have in your tackle box.

JINSEI SHIMADA
I remember being shocked by the distance the Silent Assassin lure could fly when I first used it. Its name has now changed to Jet Boost, but at the time it was equipped with a center of gravity shifting system called the AR-C system, and the overwhelming distance it produced was something no other lure could offer. Its stable flying posture, especially in headwinds, made it possible to cast it far and approach the target point. I remember well that this allowed me to catch sea bass that I had never been able to catch before, and to conquer points that were thought to be impossible. Another good thing about it is that it can be used in any situation, and it is just the right size to make it easy to feed on, so it is a lure that is always in my tackle box. It can be used technically, such as drifting to target the light and dark parts of a bridge pier, and it is a lure that can search a wide area. Depending on the situation, bluefish will also bite, so it is also effective for multiple fish species, which makes it easy to use.
The size is perfect for bait. The overwhelming casting distance is unmatched.

Tetsuya Henmi
*The product in the image is not a new production item.
I feel that the 99mm size is particularly easy to use. Although there are patterns where sea bass will prey on larger bait depending on the time of year and location, I believe that the size of the bait that any sea bass eats is basically around 10cm. Therefore, 99mm is the basic size of small fish that sea bass feed on, and it matches a variety of baits such as sardines, mullets, and young gizzard shad. Not only can you quickly search a wide area at a fishing spot you're new to, but you can also use it to pinpoint and feed on a specific spot at a fishing spot you're familiar with, making it very versatile. In addition, the jet boost mechanism installed allows for a stable flight distance even in windy conditions. This mechanism is an essential element when fishing at vast points such as tidal flats, so it is very helpful. In addition, when the weather is not rough, the water on tidal flats is very clear, and sea bass tend to be wary of each other. Basically, for night games, I use the clear color T (Transparent) of Scale Boost as the base, and for day games, I use N (Natural) or A (Appeal) which have a high flashing effect. In addition to its stable swimming ability when simply reeling it in, it can also be used for strong reactionary luring techniques such as jerking and twitching, so I think it's a lure that a wide range of anglers will find easy to use.
The reflector glitters in the surf. The suspend type and flash boost are a perfect match.

Mitsuhiro Akagi
I used this lure for fishing for black-fin sea bass on the rocks, and it was a lure that could be used for a variety of techniques. I feel that this lure is particularly compatible with situations where the fish are preying on small baits such as silver-striped herring and sardines. The 99mm size makes it easy to feed, and it can be used on various rocky shores across the country. It is also effective in situations where the current is thin, and it has the advantage of not putting more pressure on the point than necessary. When casting, the jet boost allows for a stable flight distance even in windy conditions. In addition, this lure has a suspending type, which is rare for saltwater plugs, added to the lineup, and can be used by drifting in the current with its buoyancy that does not float or sink. It is good at approaching black-fin sea bass in a way that makes it look long, and in addition, the panel moves even when it is drifting due to the flash boost, creating a sense of life. Even when the action of the lure is stopped, the panel inside is always moving and appealing, so it can be used to carefully explore one point over time. High-pressure points are increasing every year, but it is in these harsh conditions that the unique performance shows its true value. It has become such a reliable lure.
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