Bring
Up the Lunkers With Gan Craft's S-Caper Topwater

Date: |
10/15/15 |
Tackle type: |
Lure |
Manufacturer: |
Gan Craft |
Reviewer: |
Wolbugger |
Total Score: 8.12 -
GREAT
Introduction:
You can't
ignore the prevalence of big baits in bass fishing. With the explosion of
swimbait fishing in the last 10 years or so, many baits—not just swimbaits—have
grown to much larger sizes. Topwaters are no exception, as a large number of
them are now available on store shelves in super-sized varieties. While fishing
a surface lure of any size is truly an exciting experience, getting an explosive
strike on a big offering makes it an even more unique occurrence.
Gan
Craft
S-Caper
Specifications |
Type |
Topwater
walking bait |
Length |
5- 1/2 inches |
Weight |
1-1/16
ounces |
Material |
Plastic |
Hooks |
#2 Owner
trebles |
Colors |
12 |
Origin |
Japan |
MSRP |
$36.99 |

The Gan Craft
S-Caper is a real
looker!
Quality/Construction:
The quality and finish of the S-Caper is simply top notch. From the eyes, to the
finely-sculpted head and scale pattern, to the excellent hardware and
coloration, this topwater will not disappoint. Out of the box this lure looks
ready for battle and with the stock #2 Owner treble hooks, it IS ready for
battle, too!
Quality Ratings for
Gan Craft S-Caper
|
Finish (1-5) |
Detailing (1-5) |
Hardware (1-5) |
Craftsmanship (1-5) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos * 10) |
5 |
|
|
|
20 |
20 |
|

The S-Caper sits in a distinct tail-down position.
Performance:
The S-Caper weighs in at a stout 1-1/16 ounce. Far heavier than most standard
topwaters, it takes a relatively stout rod to comfortably heave this thing into
the strike zone. I used a Powell Max 3D 734CF with a 13 Fishing Concept C reel
spooled with 40-pound braid (along with a 17-pound mono leader) and found it to
be a pretty good combo for fishing this bait in the open, clear waters of local
lakes. It's not difficult to launch the Gan Craft long distances thanks to its
precise and robust weight.

The walking action leaves an attractive wake that fish can find easily.
At rest, the
S-Caper sits with its tail down about 2-inches under the surface. This is a very
enticing position as it looks more natural than simply floating flat on top. I
found walking the bait to take a little more concentration than with smaller
topwaters I'm used to throwing, but with a couple minutes of practice I dialed
in the retrieve pretty well. Depending on how you move the rod tip, the S-Caper
can dart back and forth quickly or make wide, smooth sweeps from side to side.
Overall I am happy with the action it provides and even happier about the
strikes it draws!

The bait is beautiful from all sides, but take note of the battle scars left
behind by angry bass.
Durability on my test bait is about average or slightly above. After catching a
number of 2–5 pound bass and accidentally smacking it against a few hard
objects, the S-Caper showed some marks but nothing really serious.
Performance Ratings for
Gan Craft S-Caper
|
Castability (1-5) |
Ease of Actuation(1-5) |
Quality of Movement (1-5) |
Position at Rest (1-5) |
Durability (1-5) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos * 10) |
5 |
|
|
|
4 |
21 |
25 |
|

A recent foggy morning produced a ton of action that started with this fish.
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