Gan Craft
Gan Craft is an iconic Japanese lure brand founded by Takanori Hiraiwa, widely credited with creating the first S-motion swimbait — the legendary Jointed Claw. Known as the "King of the Swimbait" in Japan, Gan Craft has shaped the big bait fishing category with meticulously engineered lures that deliver incredibly lifelike swimming actions and trigger predatory responses from trophy fish.
At Compleat Angler Nedlands, we stock a curated Gan Craft selection including their renowned squid jigs (Egi-Jya 3.5 and Uo-Jya 3.5) and the iconic Jointed Claw 70S swimbait. The Egi-Jya and Uo-Jya bring Gan Craft's precision engineering to squid fishing — perfect for targeting calamari and cuttlefish in WA's productive squid grounds. The Jointed Claw 70S is a compact swimbait that excels at tempting predatory species with its signature S-motion action.
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What is Gan Craft famous for?
Gan Craft is a legendary Japanese lure brand famous for creating the Jointed Claw, the world's first S-motion swimbait. Founded by Takanori Hiraiwa, the brand is known as the "King of the Swimbait" in Japan for its lifelike, precision-engineered lures.
What Gan Craft products does Compleat Angler Nedlands stock?
We carry the Gan Craft Egi-Jya 3.5 and Uo-Jya 3.5 squid jigs, as well as the Jointed Claw 70S swimbait. These cover both squid fishing and predatory species applications.
Are Gan Craft squid jigs good for WA squid fishing?
Yes, Gan Craft's Egi-Jya and Uo-Jya squid jigs bring Japanese precision engineering to WA squid fishing. They are excellent for targeting calamari and cuttlefish around Perth's metropolitan coastline, Cockburn Sound, and other productive WA squid grounds.
What is the Gan Craft Jointed Claw?
The Jointed Claw is Gan Craft's iconic multi-jointed swimbait that produces a natural S-motion swimming action. It was the first lure of its kind and revolutionised big bait fishing, making it effective for targeting predatory species that key in on realistic baitfish movement.