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Limited CNW color
CNW NED-Stick 3” – Violet Abyss
A semi-transparent, grape violet NED stick with black pepper. The color alternates between a dark, compact silhouette and translucent edges depending on the color of the water, depth and angle of light. A small and controlled target for slow fishing for perch and zander.
8 lures 3 inches / 7.62 cm Perch & Pikeperch Ribbed finesse profile Limited edition
What makes Violet Abyss different?
Violet Abyss is based primarily on silhouette, not fluorescent luminosity. The violet base appears darker as the light diminishes, while the semi-transparent plastic allows light to pass through along the thinner sections.
Silhouette
Clear, compact goal
The saturated violet tone can create a dark profile in humus-colored water, at depth and in lower light, helping fish to distinguish the shape of the bait without a harsh chartreuse or glow effect.
Transparency
Color that changes with the light
The edges may appear brighter than the core when light passes through the plastic. The effect changes with depth, water color, cloudiness and the angle of the bait.
Detail
Black pepper
The black flakes break up the even color surface and give the bait small dark details up close. They do not add any shine of their own.
Profile
Ribbed body and narrow end
The ribs increase surface structure and the tapered end responds to small movements in rod, line and water, so the bait doesn't need to be fished quickly to come alive.
Important about color underwater: no color looks the same at all depths. In clear, shallow water, the transparency is more visible. In dark, humus-colored or deeper water, the silhouette becomes more important.
When should you choose it?
Good starting point
Humus and tea-colored water
When natural, bright lures disappear but chartreuse feels too sharp. Fish along deep edges, hard spots and transitions between light and dark bottom substrate.
Good starting point
Cloudy, dusk and deep
When the light is low and you want to give the fish a darker target, add longer pauses so the bait stays in the bite zone.
Also works
Clear water
Choose a lighter head, thinner paws and smaller movements. Start in the shade, at deeper positions or against dark bottoms.
Bottom
Stone, gravel and hard spots
An open Ned head gives good contact. Use short pulls instead of high jumps if the hook often gets caught between rocks.
Vegetation
Windows and exterior edges
Switch to a weedless Ned or a small offset hook. Drop the bait into openings and work it slowly along the edge.
Sonar
Fish near or just above the bottom
Fish vertically with a jig head or drop shot. Keep the presentation still close to the fish and let small movements do the work.
Rigs, hook size and weight
Hook sizes differ between manufacturers, so use the span as a starting point and check that the bait is straight without the hook locking an unnecessarily large part of the body.
Easy all round start: 3g mushroom/Ned skull with hook around #1.
Basic principle: Choose the lightest weight that still provides controlled contact with the bottom and the bait.
All-round
Down/mushroom skull
Start: 1.5–5 g, hook approximately #2–1/0.
For rocks, gravel, sand and open bottoms. Thread the bait straight and leave most of the body free.
Snag protection
Weedless Down / small offset
Start: about #1–1/0 and 3–7 g.
For vegetation, rice and debris. Hide the hook tip shallowly in the plastic and check it after each contact.
Over the bottom
Drop shot
Start: hook approximately #4–#1, sinker 3–10 g and 20–60 cm of lead.
Nose hook for free movement or Texas rig on small offset hook when you need better protection.
Search fishing
Carolina / split shot
Start: 3–10 g and approximately 40–100 cm of paws.
For slow coverage of larger areas, pull the rig with even stops instead of jumping it hard.
Separate weight
Free rig / easy Texas
Start: small offset hook and 3–7 g sliding weight.
Provides a freer fall phase and fits around vegetation and scattered structure. Adjust weight according to depth and wind.
Alternative
Wacky/light Neko
Start: small wacky hook around #4–#1, without weight or with light nail weight.
For slow fall near docks, edges and fish you see on sonar. Use a thin O-ring to protect the bait.
Weight guide for Ned-skull: 1.5–3 g in shallow and calm water, 3–5 g as a normal starting point and 5–7 g at greater depth, wind or current. Bottom contact does not necessarily mean the skull is stuck; you should be able to read when the bait reaches the bottom and regain contact after the pause.
Six Ways to Fish the Violet Abyss
1
Drag and pause
Pull the bait 10–30 cm with the rod tip. Lower the rod, give it a little slack and pause for 2–10 seconds. Good over gravel, sand and hard bottom.
2
Shake in place
Keep the bait in the same area and give a slack or almost slack line small tremors. Suitable for sluggish fish and clear echoes.
3
Deadstick
Let the bait rest completely after bottom contact. Start with 5–15 seconds and extend the pause if the fish follows without taking.
4
Swim and glide
Crank slowly just above the bottom. Make short crank stops so the rig slides or falls back towards the bottom.
5
Short bottom jumps
Lift the skull a few inches and let it fall back. Use small movements; large jerks will quickly take the bait out of the bite zone.
6
Vertically
Keep the bait close to the bottom or at the level of the fish. Avoid overworking it – small movements of the boat and line are often enough.
A good first take home: cast, let the rig hit the bottom, pull 15–20 cm and pause for five seconds. Repeat all the way through. If you don’t feel the bottom, increase the weight one step. If the presentation feels hard and fast, reduce the weight.
How to rig your bait straight
- Measure the hook exit. Place the hook along the bait and mark where the tip should come out.
- Thread in the middle of the nose. Insert the hook centrally so that the body does not turn to the side.
- Follow the centerline of the body. Thread the plastic just long enough and let the hook tip come out at the mark.
- Check from two directions. The bait should be straight both from the side and from above before you cast.
A bait rigged at an angle will rotate more easily, twist the line and lose its controlled fall phase. Correct this immediately instead of compensating with higher speed.
Equipment that fits
The following are starting suggestions, not fixed requirements. Adjust according to depth, wind, hook type, bottom, size of fish and amount of vegetation.
| Part | Perch finesse | All-round | Zander / deeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod | Approximately 200–225 cm, L–ML | Approximately 210–230 cm, ML | Approximately 210–240 cm, ML–M |
| Throwing weight | Approximately 2–12 g | Approximately 3–15 g | Approximately 5–20 g |
| Braided line | Approximately 0.08–0.12 mm | Approximately 0.10–0.13 mm | Approximately 0.10–0.15 mm |
| Tafs | Approximately 0.20–0.30 mm | Approximately 0.25–0.35 mm | Approximately 0.30–0.40 mm |
Strike and counter-strike
With an open, thin-wired Ned hook, it is often enough to crank up the slack and make a controlled sweep with the rod. A hard counter-strike can put unnecessary strain on a small hook.
If there are pike in the water
Violet Abyss can of course be taken by pike. Use pike-safe tackle material when the risk of pike contact is clear; regular fluorocarbon is not a safe bite protection.
Quick troubleshooting at the water's edge
You don't know the bottom.
Keep the rod tip lower in the wind, reduce the line arc or increase the weight by a small step.
You get stuck often.
Switch to weedless, use shorter strokes, keep the rod tip higher and reduce the heavy bottom jumps.
The fish follows but doesn't take
Extend the pause, lose weight, or switch from jumps to deadsticks and small tremors.
You get short strokes
Check that the bait is straight. Try longer pauses, drop shots or a hook model that places the tip slightly further back without locking the entire body.
The bait rotates
Re-rig it centered. Also check that the plastic has not slipped down the hook shank.
Too much trash on the hook
Switch to offset/weedless and feed the bait just above the bottom instead of through the plant debris.
Product specifications
- Model
- CNW DOWN-Stick
- Paint
- Violet Abyss – semi-transparent grape violet with black pepper
- Length
- 3 inches / 7.62 cm
- Number
- 8 soft baits per bag
- Profile
- Ribbed, cylindrical finesse profile with tapered end
- Primary species
- Perch and pike-perch
- Recommended rigs
- Ned/mushroom skull, weedless Ned, drop shot, Carolina, split shot, free rig, light Texas, wacky and Neko
- Hook and skull
- Not included
- Edition
- Limited CNW color – sold while supplies last
Storage and care
Store in the original bag.
Keep baits cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and strong heat. Do not leave them in a hot car for long periods of time or directly against delicate, painted surfaces.
Do not mix different materials
Do not store the bait together with TPE/elastomer baits or unknown soft plastic materials. Different materials may react with each other and deform.
Straighten before fishing
If a bait has been lying around bent, lay it flat at room temperature before rigging. Avoid pulling or heating the plastic too hard.
Security
The product is a fishing lure and not a toy. Keep soft baits and hooks out of reach of children and pets. Take care of damaged lures and do not leave them in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Is Violet Abyss the same color as Junebug?
No. Junebug can also vary between manufacturers. Violet Abyss is CNW's limited recipe: a semi-transparent grape violet base with black pepper.
Does the color only work in cloudy water?
No. The dark silhouette makes it interesting in humus-colored water and low light, but the transparency can also work in clear water. In that case, start with lighter weights, longer pauses and fish in deep, shady or dark bottoms.
What rig should a beginner start with?
Start with a 3g mushroom/Ned skull with a hook around #1. Cast, let the bait reach the bottom, pull it 15–20cm and pause for about five seconds.
Does the bait always stand straight up from the bottom?
No, you shouldn't count on that. How the bait stands is affected by the head, hook, rigging, bottom, density of the plastic and water movement. The presentation can still fish effectively lying down, leaning or moving just above the bottom.
What hook size is suitable?
On a standard Ned head, around #2–1/0 is a reasonable range. For a simple all-round start, #1 is often suitable. Sizes vary between brands, so prioritize a straight rig and free body movement.
How light or heavy a skull should I choose?
Choose the lightest weight that allows you to read bottom contact and maintain control. Start around 1.5–3g shallow and calm, 3–5g as an all-rounder and 5–7g in deeper water, wind or current.
Is Violet Abyss a glow color?
No. Semi-transparency means that ordinary light can pass through thinner parts of the bait; the color is not luminescent.
Is a jig head or hook included?
No. The package contains eight CNW NED-Stick soft baits. Hook, jig head and other rigging are purchased separately.
Will the color come back when it is sold out?
This is a limited edition. New production is not guaranteed, so current availability is only valid while supplies last.
Violet Abyss – limited edition
For those who want to combine a dark silhouette, light-permeable edges and a small presentation that can be fished very slowly.
8 baits per bag. Current price and stock balance are shown at the buy button.