The Hispano Polaris 167 is a floating soft swimbait that offers a larger baitfish profile than the Polaris 147. Its paddle tail combines a steady tail beat with head shuffle, working across very slow through faster retrieves. Two hook configurations and added-weight options allow it to be fished at different depths.
Individually handmade and hand-painted in Spain by Victor and Mateo of Hispano Lures, the Polaris 167 uses a line-through rigging system with a detachable hook. This allows the hook to release from the body during a fight, helping reduce damage to the soft bait.
Length: 167mm / 6.6"
Weight: 51g / 1.8oz
Buoyancy: Floating without added weight in the bottom-hook configuration
Tail: Paddle tail
Hook: BKK Spear size 1/0
Rigging: Line-through system with bottom-hook and top-hook configurations
Action and rigging
In the bottom-hook configuration without added weight, the Polaris floats at rest and swims just beneath the surface on a steady retrieve. Weight can also be added to this configuration to fish deeper.
The top-hook configuration requires a 6g chin weight for a sinking presentation.
Vary the retrieve speed and introduce pauses to change the presentation. The paddle-tail action and head shuffle provide movement on a steady wind, while the unweighted floating configuration allows pauses near the surface.
