Gan Craft x BlueBlue Jointed Claw Magnum: A Limited Edition Collector's Collab

Every now and then two legendary Japanese brands come together and create something that's more than just a lure. The Gan Craft x BlueBlue Jointed Claw Magnum SS is exactly that: a limited edition, collector-grade glidebait that marries one of the most iconic big-bait designs in the world with the celebrated colour work of BlueBlue. At Charlie's Fishing we're proud to carry this special release in two exclusive limited edition colours.

In this blog we'll tell you the story behind the collaboration, what makes the Jointed Claw Magnum so special, and exactly what you're getting with these two collector's pieces.

A Meeting of Two Japanese Icons

This release is a genuine collaboration between two of Japan's most respected lure makers. Gan Craft brings the shape, the engineering and the legendary Jointed Claw platform; BlueBlue brings its renowned colour works, dressing the bait in finishes you simply won't find on a standard model. The result is a limited edition collector's item that's as much a piece to own and admire as it is a serious fish-catching tool.

The Story Behind Gan Craft

The name Gan Craft tells you everything about the brand's philosophy. It comes from the Japanese word 「眼」(Gan), meaning "eye" or "vision." That reflects how the brand works: carefully observing fish behaviour, water conditions and lure movement in order to build extremely realistic and effective lures. The "Craft" half speaks to their dedication to precise design, thorough testing and hand-finished quality. Put together, Gan Craft stands for vision-driven craftsmanship, and few lures embody that better than the Jointed Claw.

The Jointed Claw Magnum: A Trophy-Hunter's Legend

The Jointed Claw is one of the most famous swimbait designs ever created, and a firm favourite among trophy fish anglers worldwide. This is the Magnum SS version, a full-sized big bait built to tempt the largest, most cautious predators. Its jointed body produces the smooth, wide, S-shaped glide that made the Jointed Claw name, a hypnotic side-to-side action that big pike and other predators find impossible to ignore.

Here are the key specifications, identical across both colours:

•       Model: Jointed Claw Magnum SS

•       Length: 23 cm

•       Weight: 113 g

•       Type: Sinking (SS) jointed glidebait

•       Finish: exclusive BlueBlue limited edition colour work

As a sinking model, the Magnum SS lets you count it down to the depth you want to fish, then work it back with a slow, sweeping retrieve or gentle rod input to bring out that signature gliding action. At 23 cm and 113 g it's a true big bait, aimed squarely at anglers hunting the fish of a lifetime.

Two Exclusive Limited Edition Colours

We carry this collaboration in two different limited edition colour finishes, both dressed by BlueBlue's colour works. Each is a collector's item in its own right, so whether you want one for the water or both for the display cabinet, the choice is yours:

•       Gan Craft x BlueBlue Jointed Claw Magnum SS (Yellow): the striking yellow-themed limited edition finish.

•       Gan Craft x BlueBlue Jointed Claw Magnum SS: the second exclusive limited edition colourway in this collaboration.

Both share the exact same proven Jointed Claw Magnum SS body, action and specifications. The difference is purely in the exclusive colour work, so you can pick the finish that speaks to you, or collect the pair.

Why This One Is Special

Limited edition collaborations like this don't come around often. You're getting a legendary, trophy-proven big-bait design, finished in exclusive colours by a brand famous for its artistry, in a strictly limited run. For collectors of JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) lures, and for serious big-pike anglers who appreciate a bait that's as beautiful as it is effective, this is a genuine standout. When a limited edition sells out, it's gone, so pieces like this tend to be snapped up quickly.

How to Fish a Big Sinking Glidebait

If you do decide to fish rather than frame it, the Magnum SS rewards patience and the right tackle:

1.     Use the right gear. At 113 g this is a heavy big bait, so pair it with a proper big-bait rod and a strong baitcasting reel that can handle the weight and the fish it attracts.

2.     Count it down. As a sinking lure, let it drop to your target depth before starting the retrieve, so you fish the exact zone where predators are holding.

3.     Let the glide work. A slow, steady retrieve produces the wide S-shaped swim. Add occasional rod twitches to make it dart and turn, which often triggers a following fish.

4.     Watch for the follow. Big predators frequently track a bait like this before committing. A pause or a change of direction near the boat or bank can be the trigger.

5.     Protect your connection. Always fish a strong leader suited to pike; browse our lines and leaders and terminal tackle.

Explore More at Charlie's Fishing

If big baits and JDM craftsmanship are your thing, you'll feel at home in our collections. Discover more from Gan Craft and BlueBlue, browse the full swimbaits and glidebaits range, or head straight to the pike hardbaits collection for more trophy-worthy lures