Yamamoto · Creature Baits & Craws
Yamamoto Fat Ika, 4 in, Watermelon W/ Black & Gold Flake
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Options
- Item weight
- 4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4 in creature bait combining a grub body with a tube-style skirt and free-flowing tentacles.
Best for
- Flipping and pitching over brush and grass
- Free rigs over cover
- Bed fishing when rigged on a Texas rig
Skip if
- You want a traditional tube bait shape
- You need a compact presentation
Strengths
- Grub body holds worms on the hook unlike thin tubes
- Trailing tentacles create water movement on the fall
- Can be rigged multiple ways for different presentations
Trade-offs
- Bulkier profile makes it harder to cast in tight spaces
- Tentails snag easily in dense cover
- Requires a heavier jig head to fish effectively
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
- Jigging
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SMOKE W/ LARGE SILVER FLAKE (10 PACK) | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Pearl Silver Flake, BLUE PEARL W/ LARGE SILVER FLAKE (10 PACK) | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| FADING WATERMELON (10 PACK), GREEN PUMPKIN W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE (10 PACK), WATERMELON W/ BLACK & GOLD FLAKE (10 PACK), WATERMELON W/ BLACK & RED FLAKE (10 PACK)This one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| BLACK W/ SMALL RED FLAKE (10 PACK) | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| BLACK W/ LARGE BLUE FLAKE (10 PACK), PUMPKIN W/ BLACK & GREEN FLAKE (10 PACK) | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamamoto Fat Ika, 4 in, Black W/ Small Red Flake | Length:4 in | Color:BLACK W/ SMALL RED FLAKE (10 PACK) | Suits:Stained water, bass |
| Yamamoto Fat Ika 4 in Creature Bait, 10-Pack | Length:4 in | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE (10 PACK) | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Yamamoto Fat Ika, 4 in, Watermelon W/ Black & Gold Flake | Length:4 in | Color:WATERMELON W/ BLACK & GOLD FLAKE (10 PACK) | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Yamamoto Fat Ika, 4 in, Watermelon W/ Black & Red Flake | Length:4 in | Color:WATERMELON W/ BLACK & RED FLAKE (10 PACK) | Suits:Clear water, bass |
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.
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 10 |
| Color | WATERMELON W/ BLACK & GOLD FLAKE (10 PACK) |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is WATERMELON W/ BLACK & GOLD FLAKE (10 PACK).
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