Daiwa Bait Junkie 3 Inch Prawn Lure

A lifelike prawn soft plastic combining a natural gliding sink, subtle leg action and durable Elastomax construction for targeting bream, flathead, estuary perch and other Australian estuary predators.

The Daiwa Bait Junkie 3 Inch Prawn Lure is designed to replicate one of the most important food sources in Australian estuaries and inshore waters. Its three-segment body allows the tail to splay as the lure sinks, producing a natural gliding presentation that closely resembles a prawn settling back towards the bottom.

Forward-facing legs add a subtle shimmy and vibration during the retrieve, while Daiwa's buoyant Elastomax material provides excellent stretch and durability. Amino-X natural flavour and scent helps mask unnatural plastic odours and encourages fish to hold on longer, making this versatile soft plastic particularly effective when hopped along the bottom or worked slowly through tidal water.

Key Benefits

• Three-Segment Prawn Profile – Creates a natural gliding sink with a splaying tail that helps imitate the movement of a real prawn.
• Forward-Facing Legs – Produce a subtle quivering shimmy during the retrieve for added lifelike movement.
• Elastomax Material – Provides excellent stretch, durability and buoyancy while allowing the lure to maintain natural action at slow speeds.
• Amino-X Flavour & Scent – Masks unnatural plastic odours and encourages fish to hold onto the lure longer after biting.
• Versatile Retrieve Options – Can be hopped along the bottom to imitate a fleeing prawn or slow rolled for a natural presentation through tidal water.
• Australian Estuary Application – Well suited to targeting bream, flathead, estuary perch and other predators feeding on prawns.

Product Information

• Brand: Daiwa
• Model: Bait Junkie 3 Inch Prawn
• Length: 76mm (3 inches)
• Material: Elastomax soft plastic
• Target Species: Bream, flathead, estuary perch and other estuarine predators
• Technique: Hopping retrieves and slow rolling
• Environment: Estuary and inshore waters
• Pack Quantity: 6

Expert Advice

For a natural prawn presentation, rig the Bait Junkie 3 Inch Prawn on a jighead suited to the depth and current and work it with short hops followed by deliberate pauses. Those pauses are important because they allow the segmented body and tail to produce their natural gliding sink. In tidal water, a slower retrieve can also be effective by allowing the current to add movement to the lure. Use enough jighead weight to maintain control without unnecessarily overpowering the soft plastic's natural action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch on the Daiwa Bait Junkie 3 Inch Prawn?

The 3 Inch Prawn is well suited to popular Australian estuary species including bream, flathead and estuary perch, as well as other predators that regularly feed on prawns.

What is the best retrieve for the Bait Junkie 3 Inch Prawn?

A hopping retrieve along the bottom is an excellent starting point because it imitates a prawn fleeing before settling back down. It can also be slow rolled through tidal flows when you want a more subtle presentation.

What are Elastomax and Amino-X?

Elastomax is Daiwa's stretchy, durable and buoyant soft plastic material. Amino-X provides natural flavour and scent, helping mask unnatural plastic odours while encouraging fish to hold onto the lure longer after a bite.

How many Daiwa Bait Junkie 3 Inch Prawn lures are in each pack?

Each pack contains six 3 Inch Prawn soft plastics, giving anglers multiple lures for estuary and inshore fishing sessions.