4" Fat Ika (Yamamoto Baits)

SKU: YAM-92F-10
Quantity: 10 pcs.
10,99 ā‚¬
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  • Unique backward action: Glides away from the angler as it sinks
  • Heavily salted: Fish hold onto the lure longer after the bite
  • Solid body: Casts exceptionally well and is great for fishing in cover
  • Extremely versatile: Perfect for Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, or weightless Setups
  • Proven predator lure

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Product description

The 4" Fat Ika from Yamamoto is an exceptional soft lure that stands out from many other baits on the market. Its secret lies in its solid, heavily salted body combined with a fringed ā€œskirtā€ at the end. This design gives it a unique action: instead of sinking forward or downward like most lures, the Fat Ika glides backward away from you when the line is slack. It is precisely this behavior that provokes predatory fish lurking under overhanging trees, near docks, or in dense cover to launch aggressive attacks.

Advantages

  • Unique backward action
    When rigged with a loose line and ā€œbackwardā€ (hook eye toward the fringes), the Fat Ika glides away from the angler as it sinks. This allows you to reach fish hiding deep in their cover.
  • High salt content
    Yamamotoā€™s proven soft plastic compound is heavily impregnated with salt. This not only ensures attractive sinking behavior but also keeps predatory fish holding the lure in their mouths longer after the biteā€”giving you more time for a perfect hookset!
  • Versatile Rigging Options
    Whether on a Texas rig, Carolina rig, jig head, or completely weightlessā€”the Fat Ika offers extreme flexibility and adapts to any situation on the water.
  • Compact, catchy profile
    Its beefy body perfectly mimics a small, nutritious bite and can be guided through dense vegetation or past obstacles without constantly getting snagged.
  • Proven effectiveness on large predators
    The Fat Ika is a true favorite among many anglers when specifically targeting large perch, zander, pike, and black bass. Its unique presentation outwits even experienced and wary fish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. How do I rig the 4" Fat Ika so it swims backward? The trick is to rig the hook ā€œbackwards.ā€ Guide the hook point through the fringed end, not through the solid body. If you then jig the lure on a tight line and subsequently let the line go slack, it will glide elegantly backward. A size 4/0 or 5/0 wide-gap hook fits perfectly.
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  2. What is the difference between the Fat Ika and a normal tube lure? A tube is hollow, while the Fat Ika has a solid, heavy body. This makes it sink faster and cast better, especially when fishing light. The key difference, however, is the backward action, which a hollow tube lure cannot achieve in this form.
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  3. What fishing method is the Fat Ika best suited for? It really shines when ā€œpitchingā€ and ā€œflipping,ā€ i.e., casting precisely toward visible structures like jetties, sunken trees, or weed beds. Thanks to its gliding backward motion, you can let the lure glide right into the fishā€™s suspected location. But itā€™s also a force to be reckoned with on a Texas or Carolina rig when dragged along the Bottom.

Characteristics

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Quantity: 10 pcs.
Length: approx. 9,5 cm (4 inch)
Effective lure weight: 12g
Apt jigheads: Size 1/0 - 2/0
Apt widegap hooks: Size 1/0 - 2/0
Country of origin: USA

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Manufacturer Information
Name:Yamamoto Baits
Street:5250 Frye Road
City:TX 75061 Irving
State:Texas
Country:Vereinigte Staaten
Website:https://www.yamamotobaits.com