Daiwa Bait Junkie 5 Inch Prawn Lure

A lifelike 5-inch prawn soft plastic with a natural gliding action, durable Elastomax construction and Amino-X scent for targeting flathead, mulloway, snapper and other estuary and inshore predators.

The Daiwa Bait Junkie 5 Inch Prawn Lure is designed to imitate the natural movement and profile of a prawn, one of the key food sources for predatory fish throughout Australian estuaries and inshore waters. Its larger 127mm profile makes it an excellent choice when bigger fish are feeding on substantial prawn prey or when anglers want a more noticeable presentation.

A three-segment body allows the tail to splay and glide naturally as the soft plastic sinks, while forward-facing legs create a subtle shimmy during the retrieve. Daiwa's stretchy and buoyant Elastomax material provides excellent durability and helps maintain natural movement, while Amino-X flavour and scent masks unnatural plastic odours and encourages fish to hold on after taking the lure.

Key Benefits

• Three-Segment Prawn Profile – Allows the tail to splay during the sink for a natural gliding presentation that imitates a real prawn.
• Forward-Facing Legs – Generate a subtle quivering and shimmying action as the lure moves through the water.
• Elastomax Construction – Stretchy, durable and buoyant material provides longevity while supporting natural lure movement.
• Amino-X Flavour & Scent – Helps mask unnatural plastic odours and encourages fish to hold onto the soft plastic longer after biting.
• Versatile 5-Inch Profile – Well suited to larger estuary and inshore predators including flathead, mulloway, snapper and estuary cod.
• Multiple Retrieve Options – Effective when hopped along the bottom to imitate a fleeing prawn or slow rolled through current.

Product Information

• Brand: Daiwa
• Model: Bait Junkie 5 Inch Prawn
• Length: 127mm (5 inches)
• Material: Elastomax soft plastic
• Target Species: Flathead, bream, mulloway, snapper, estuary cod and other estuary and inshore predators
• Technique: Hopping retrieves and slow rolling
• Environment: Estuary and inshore waters
• Pack Quantity: 4

Expert Advice

Rig the Bait Junkie 5 Inch Prawn with enough weight to maintain contact and control for the depth and current you're fishing, without unnecessarily restricting its natural glide. A productive approach is to use short hops followed by pauses, allowing the segmented body and tail to settle naturally towards the bottom like a fleeing prawn. In current, try a slower retrieve and let the water help work the lure. Standard jigheads or suitable weedless rigs can be used depending on the structure and terrain being fished.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch with the Daiwa Bait Junkie 5 Inch Prawn?

The larger 5-inch prawn profile is suited to predators including flathead, mulloway, snapper and estuary cod, while bream and other estuary species may also take the lure when feeding on larger prawns.

How should I rig the Bait Junkie 5 Inch Prawn?

The soft plastic can be rigged on a standard jighead or an appropriate weedless rig. Choose your rig and weight according to the depth, current and amount of structure you're fishing.

What is the best retrieve for the Daiwa Bait Junkie Prawn?

Try short hops followed by pauses to imitate a prawn fleeing from the bottom and then gliding back down. A slow roll can also be effective in tidal current when fish respond better to a steady presentation.

What do Elastomax and Amino-X do?

Elastomax gives the fishing lure a stretchy, durable and buoyant construction that supports natural movement. Amino-X adds natural flavour and scent to mask plastic odours and encourage fish to hold onto the lure longer after a bite.