Bite Science Sling-R Sinking Stickbait Lures

The Bite Science Sling-R is ideal for anglers casting lures for pelagic and other actively feeding predatory fish from beaches, rocks, jetties and boats. Its ability to swim with a tight shimmy during the retrieve and continue shimmying as it falls makes it particularly useful when fish are feeding at different depths or following a lure without immediately striking.

The compact 70mm model is particularly suited to anglers matching smaller bait and targeting species such as Australian salmon, tailor, bonito, trevally and smaller tuna, while the heavier 90mm provides additional casting weight, a larger profile and twin 3X inline singles for species such as tuna, kingfish, Spanish mackerel, bonito and larger trevally.

At $14.99 and $18.99, the range also provides an accessible option for anglers getting into pelagic lure fishing while remaining highly relevant to experienced lure anglers.

Long-Casting Compact Profile    

The Bite Science Sling-R is designed to deliver excellent casting performance from a relatively compact lure. The combination of a streamlined body and concentrated weight allows anglers to reach feeding fish at distance and cover large areas of water, making it particularly useful when casting from beaches, rocks, jetties or boats to pelagic fish that may be moving quickly or feeding beyond normal casting range.

Tight Shimmy Swimming Action    

The Sling-R produces a tight shimmy action during the retrieve, creating subtle body movement and flash that imitates a small fleeing baitfish. This swimming action continues into an enticing shimmy as the lure is paused and allowed to sink, giving anglers an active presentation during both the retrieve and the fall.

Shimmying Falling Action    

When the Sling-R is paused, it produces an enticing shimmy as it sinks through the water column rather than simply falling lifelessly. This means the lure continues presenting an attractive baitfish action even when the angler stops retrieving. The combination of movement and a controlled fall imitates a vulnerable or injured baitfish and can trigger predatory fish to strike as the lure sinks.

Built For Pelagic Fishing    

The combination of long casting performance, compact baitfish profile, sinking design and active shimmying fall makes the Sling-R particularly well suited to targeting pelagic predators. Anglers can cast towards visible schools, working birds, bait concentrations or likely holding areas and then vary retrieve speed, pauses and sink time depending on where fish are feeding in the water column.

Two Sizes For Different Applications    

The Sling-R is available in 70mm/11g and 90mm/20.5g models. The 70mm provides a smaller baitfish presentation for lighter tackle and situations where predators are feeding on small bait, while the heavier 90mm provides additional casting weight, a larger bait profile and heavier hook hardware for targeting larger and more powerful pelagic species.

70mm Twin #10 3X Strong Trebles    

The Sling-R 70mm is factory-rigged with twin #10 3X strong treble hooks, providing multiple hook points while retaining hardware suited to its compact 70mm profile. The lure comes completely rigged and ready to cast straight from the packet.

90mm Twin #1 3X Strong Inline Single Hooks    

The Sling-R 90mm is factory-rigged with twin #1 3X strong inline single hooks rather than conventional trebles. The heavier single-hook configuration is well suited to the larger 90mm model and the more powerful pelagic species it is designed to target, while keeping the lure completely rigged and ready to fish straight from the packet.

What happens when I pause the Sling-R?        

When the Sling-R is paused, it sinks through the water column with an enticing shimmy rather than simply falling straight down. This keeps the lure working even while the retrieve has stopped and creates the appearance of a vulnerable or injured baitfish. Predatory fish will often follow a moving lure before committing, so the change from a swimming retrieve into a shimmying fall provides another opportunity to trigger a strike.

What is the difference between the 70mm and 90mm Sling-R?       

The Sling-R 70mm weighs 11g and provides a smaller baitfish presentation fitted with twin #10 3X strong treble hooks. It is particularly useful when predators are feeding on smaller bait or when fishing lighter tackle. The 90mm weighs 20.5g, provides a larger bait profile and is fitted with twin #1 3X strong inline single hooks, making it better suited to anglers wanting additional casting weight and heavier hardware for larger pelagic predators.

How do I fish the Sling-R?        

Cast the Sling-R towards feeding fish, bait schools or likely holding areas and retrieve it to produce its tight shimmying swimming action. Add pauses during the retrieve and allow the lure to shimmy down through the water column before recommencing the retrieve. The length of the pause can be varied depending on how deep the fish are holding, allowing anglers to work the Sling-R through different parts of the water column rather than only fishing a single depth.