HAMESS pursued ease of handling and high performance with the TOBU 50 by using a urethane body tuned to provide buoyancy comparable to balsa. This material choice improves action response, especially in shallow water and short-distance situations where controlled, deliberate movement matters most. An aluminum foil internal finish adds the subtle flash trout respond to without overpowering the presentation.

IMPORTANT NOTE — HOOKLESS
THIS LURE IS SOLD HOOKLESS.
This is intentional and consistent with Japanese Domestic Market practices, allowing anglers to select hook size, style, and balance to suit their water, technique, and regulations.

WHY URETHANE
Unlike balsa, urethane offers consistent buoyancy and durability while preserving the responsive feel prized in traditional trout minnows. The result is a lure that tracks cleanly, reacts quickly to rod input, and excels when worked slowly in tight water.

SPECS
HAMESS TOBU 50S
Length: 50 mm (5 cm)
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Type: Sinking
Material: Urethane body with internal aluminum foil finish
Hooks: None (hookless from factory)
Origin: Japan

Status: Discontinued JDM model