The world's first front-wide spoon that overcomes the weaknesses of conventional spoons
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BUX (Standard Model) 3.0g
€6,99
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- Condition: Brand New
- Weight: 3 g (0.1 oz.)
1. How the World's First Front-Wide Body Changed the Spoon Lure Game
"Commit to design spoon lures. Metal offers unlimited possibilities."
—These were the words once spoken by a spoon lure engineer.
With this philosophy in mind, Angler'z System continues to believe in the potential of "bent metal" spoon lures in Japan's current minnow-dominated market. Their unwavering dedication to spoons, seemingly against the trends of the time, has earned them deep trust from many trout anglers.
In 2003, Angler'z System introduced BUX, the world's first spoon lure to adopt a "front-wide, rear-tapered" = front-wide design.
This was a direct challenge to the "tail-wide conventional wisdom" that everyone had taken for granted.
"I want to retrieve slowly, but the spoon rises too much."
"Can't maintain depth in current."
"Need to sink deeper and more precisely."
BUX is the creation that addressed these fundamental concerns of spoon fishing, completely rebuilding everything from design to action to hook placement from the ground up.
As the following paragraphs will explain, there are clear reasons why this front-wide body becomes an effective weapon across all environments—mountain streams, main river channels, reservoirs, and managed fishing areas.
2. The Front-Wide Body Allows Instant Drops to Reach Fish in Deep Zones
For example, when targeting large fish holding in deep pools alongside strong currents after spring runoff, most spoons get pushed up by the flow before reaching bottom. However, BUX can quickly drop to the desired depth immediately after hitting the water, effectively presenting to your target.
3. The Front-Wide Body and Forward Balance Prevent Rising, Maintaining Consistent Depth
Traditional spoons tend to rise when you begin retrieving or during turns, making it difficult to maintain a consistent depth. This is especially problematic during the 'reverse retrieve' technique, where you allow the lure to swing in a U-pattern with the current before retrieving it upstream. During this maneuver, fluctuating line tension typically causes conventional spoon lures to rise rapidly. BUX's forward balance and wide front firmly grip the water, preventing the spoon from rising even in current, maintaining consistent depth. For instance, when targeting fish holding in mid-current, you can trace the same water depth from start to finish, creating an uninterrupted path from follow to bite.
4. The Front-Wide Body Firmly Grips Water, Enabling Slow Retrieves
BUX's wide front surface boasts exceptional water-gripping capabilities compared to conventional spoons. This means it can maintain its swimming action even when receiving subtle water flow, with its biggest advantage being that the action doesn't break down during slow retrieves.
For example, when targeting rainbow trout drifting near the bottom during late autumn's low water temperatures, conventional spoons lose their action and stall at slow speeds. BUX, however, maintains a lifelike fluttering roll, allowing you to trigger bites without creating unnatural suspicion.
5. The Front-Wide Body Activates Quickly, Allowing Presentation in Tight Spots
Typical spoons require traveling a certain distance after casting before their action stabilizes, creating "lost opportunity" before they start swimming properly. This means missed chances in limited spaces like between rocks or alongside fallen trees.
BUX, with its front-wide shape and strongly curved cup, activates its action immediately after hitting the water. Whether targeting small fish in headwater pocket water or large post-stocking rainbows lurking at the base of inlet currents, you can effectively entice fish even with limited retrieval distance.
The ability to "activate quickly" over short distances allows BUX to capitalize on that "one chance" when a trout decides to strike your lure.
6. The Front-Wide Body Prevents Tail Fluttering, Creating a Natural Presentation
The unique tapered tail design suppresses excessive flutter. The action features primarily smooth rolling, which doesn't create suspicion among wary fish and doesn't interfere with their following behavior.
7. The Front-Wide Body Prevents Tail Fluttering, Reducing Missed Strikes
Swimming stability keeps the hook positioned consistently near the fish's mouth without excessive movement. This directly translates to fewer missed strikes and lost fish, resulting in higher hookup ratio.
8. Versatile Weight Options Increase Catch Rates
Whether for wild native trout or stocked areas, BUX has become a standard in Japan's trout market. Part of its appeal is the variety that comes with such widespread support. A range of weights is available to handle everything from small streams to main rivers to lakes.
10. For Deep-Water Trophy Fish, Choose the Sister Lure BUX Daytona
For targeting even deeper waters or when long casts are necessary, BUX Daytona is recommended. Designed for wary fish, it features an exceptionally small body relative to its weight. Its quick sinking action and substantial presence make it suitable for lake deep zones and trophy fish in main river channels.
