Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 Lure

A long-casting surface lure combining walk-the-dog action with an aggressive splashing presentation to attract Australian predatory fish.

The Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 is a 95mm floating topwater lure designed for anglers targeting surface-feeding predators in Australian estuaries, rivers and coastal waterways. Featuring a slim, tapered body and uniquely shaped cupped mouth, it combines a smooth walk-the-dog action with the ability to splash, pop and dart across the surface.

Unlike traditional pencil-style surface lures, the Gunfish 95 delivers a fluid side-to-side swimming action while creating additional surface disturbance when twitched or paused. Its resin and tungsten composite weighting system improves casting distance, allowing anglers to cover more water and reach fish holding beyond conventional casting range. An excellent option for targeting Australian species such as barramundi, mangrove jack, trevally and Australian bass where surface presentations are effective.

Key Benefits

• Walk-the-Dog Action – Slim, tapered body produces a smooth side-to-side surface action that imitates fleeing baitfish.
• Cupped Mouth Design – Creates splashes and popping sounds to attract attention from predatory fish.
• Long-Casting Weighting System – Resin and tungsten composite construction helps achieve greater casting distance and improved coverage.
• Versatile Surface Presentation – Can be worked with continuous walking retrieves, sharp twitches, pauses and popping movements.
• Floating Design – Remains on the surface during pauses, allowing anglers to vary their retrieve around structure and feeding fish.
• Effective in Pressured Water – Combines subtle gliding movements with more aggressive surface disturbance to suit changing fish behaviour.

Product Information

• Brand: Lucky Craft
• Model: Gunfish 95
• Length: 95mm
• Weight: 12.6g (approximately 3/8oz)
• Type: Floating Surface Lure
• Action: Walk-the-Dog, Popping and Splashing
• Weighting System: Resin and Tungsten Composite
• Target Species: Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Trevally and Australian Bass
• Technique: Topwater Fishing, Walk-the-Dog Retrieve and Twitch-and-Pause
• Environment: Estuaries, Rivers, Creeks and Coastal Waterways

Expert Advice

For Australian estuary fishing, cast the Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 along mangrove edges, rock walls, pontoons and other areas where baitfish gather. Begin with short, rhythmic rod-tip twitches while maintaining enough slack line to allow the lure to walk naturally from side to side.

When fish are actively feeding, increase the retrieve speed to create additional splashing and surface disturbance. If fish are following without striking, introduce longer pauses followed by one or two sharp pops. The floating design allows the lure to remain in the strike zone between movements.

A responsive light to medium spinning or baitcast outfit with braided main line and a suitable leader will help maintain control of the lure. Adjust leader strength to suit the target species and surrounding structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch with the Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 in Australia?

The Gunfish 95 is suitable for targeting surface-feeding predators including barramundi, mangrove jack, trevally and Australian bass. It is particularly useful when fish are feeding on baitfish near the surface.

Does the Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 float or sink?

The Gunfish 95 is a floating surface lure. It remains on top of the water when paused and can be worked with a combination of walking, popping and twitching retrieves.

How do you retrieve the Lucky Craft Gunfish 95?

Use short, rhythmic rod-tip twitches with a little slack line to create a walk-the-dog action. For a more aggressive presentation, use sharper twitches to make the cupped mouth splash and pop. Adding pauses can help trigger strikes from following fish.

What makes the Gunfish 95 different from other topwater lures?

The Gunfish 95 combines the side-to-side action of a pencil-style surface lure with the splashing ability of a popper. Its cupped mouth creates additional surface disturbance, while the resin and tungsten composite weighting system assists with longer casts.