Joy GLN 3.5 cm 4.3g slow sinking

The 3.5 cm Joy GLN crankbait is hands-down the most effective chub lure in my entire lineup. It’s the exact lure behind my personal best chub and the result of years of testing on both rivers and lakes.

Weighing in at an optimal 4.3 g with a slow-sinking buoyancy, this compact crankbait delivers an insanely aggressive action, making it a must-have tool for targeting chub, perch, and trout.

Features & On-Water Performance

• High-Frequency Vibration and Strong Turbulence: Joy is a crankbait that generates an intense action in the water. It delivers a high-frequency vibration with a moderate amplitude, complemented by a subtle rolling motion. This dynamic mix transmits powerful turbulences during its retrieve, alerting the chub’s lateral line and triggering aggressive strikes even in murky waters or low light conditions.

• Long-Distance Casts & Total Versatility: With its 4.3 grams packed tight into a 3.5 cm body, Joy casts like a bullet. It allows for long, pinpoint-accurate casts, letting you cover big water fast on lakes or wide rivers.

• Perfect Balance in Strong Currents: Thanks to its strategic weighting, the lure maintains an impeccable track in the fastest and most turbulent river rapids without rolling over or blowing out of the surface film.

• Adaptable Slow Sinking Action: The slow sinking capability allows you to work the lure in shallow areas (near the surface) as well as explore drop-offs and deeper structures down to 1 meter through controlled pauses during the retrieve.

Hardware & Field-Tested Tips

Premium Hardware: The Joy comes rigged with premium VMC X-Short X-Strong Round Treble #12 hooks.

Tips & Efficiency: Through my own testing, I’ve found this pattern is great for anglers who like to experiment with more “exotic” colors. It’s absolute magic during the warmer months.
Its vivid color scheme, mimicking a vulnerable insect, makes it deadly no matter the time of day.

Its vivid coloration, mimicking a vulnerable insect, keeps it highly effective no matter the time of day.