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Gary Yamamoto Yamatanuki, 5/8 oz, Baby Bass
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.63 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3.5 inch heavyweight soft plastic crawfish that can be fished weightless yet casts well and falls fast.
Best for
- Flipping and pitching into thick cover
- Casting to fish on forward-facing sonar
- Freshwater bass fishing
Skip if
- You prefer rigged jigs; this shines weightless
- You target small fish; 3.5 inches is larger
Strengths
- Custom heavy plastic formula allows weightless rigging without sacrificing castability
- Fast fall rate reaches deep structure quickly
- Eight handpicked colors cover various water and light conditions
Trade-offs
- Heavy material limits finesse techniques
- Requires open water or sparse cover; rigging weightless near structure hooks easily
- Larger size not ideal for inactive fish
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Color | Baby Bass |
| Color family | Natural |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Yamamoto Yamatanuki, 5/8 oz, Baby Bass | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Baby Bass | Suits:Clear water |
| Gary Yamamoto Yamatanuki, 3.5 in, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Green Pumpkin w/Black Flake | Suits:Clear water |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Baby Bass.
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Green Pumpkin w/Amber, Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin w/Black Flake, Watermelon w/Black and Red Flake | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Brown Purple Laminate | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
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