Yamamoto 4'' Senko

Yamamoto 4'' Zako
The Zako Swimbait was designed by Elite angler Brett Hite, and it's his bait of choice as a swimbait trailer when he's slinging chatterbaits or he's in the mood to flip. "I wanted a lure to mimic a bluegill or a shad, but I wanted a fish profile with a bigger belly. It needed to be beefy enough to hold a hook or jig," says Elite Angler Brett Hite, who finished 2nd this year at Winyah Bay primarily fishing the Zako. Additionally, Brett wanted to keep the tail action tight, similar to an actual baitfish, so we designed the tail with accordion-style cuts and a flanged tail which keeps the action minimal. Hookset ratios are also improved as the tail folds in on itself when the fish bite. Another key feature of the Zako which is exceptionally useful when rigging it as a flip bait is the center line on the top of the bait you'll always know you're rigging it dead center and that means the Zako will always run true.
Price: $6.19 - $7.00

# Of Colors: 15

Yamamoto 4'' Fat Boy IKA
Use the 5" 92F-series Fat Ika weightless. With approximately a 4/0 extra wide gap offset shank hook, it weighs about a 1/2 oz, cast well and sinks quickly into the often overlooked 10 to 20 foot zone. As it falls, it has a built-in side to side sashay which is all the bass need to see some days. Other times, it can require skillful rod english by the angler to create an underwater "walk-the-dog" action. Take time to learn how to do this, and stick to it. Just walk the Fat Ika up to the crown of an underwater bush or tree, then kill the action to let it sashay down through the limbs. A big key is most bites come when the Fat Ika is falling.
Price: $8.60

# Of Colors: 4

Yamamoto 5'' Senko Core Shot
If there's been one lure that has changed the face of fishing over the years, it's the Senko. With its wide range of uses and subtle natural action, the Senko has quickly become a favorite with anglers all over the world. The beauty of the Senko is in its simplicity. The Swimming Senko brings a whole new dimension to Senko fishing. When rigged weightless, the Swimming Senko falls horizontally with a seductive side to side tail action, the tail action of the swimming senko has more vibration and movement than its brother, which can be extremely productive in stained water situations. The subtleness of the original Senko is still prevalent, but the Swimming Senko has more kick in the tail section. The Swimming Senko also works great when pitched or flipped when rigged Texas-rigged. The Yamamoto Swimming Senko is another deadly version of a proven winner.
Price: $7.49 - $7.79

# Of Colors: 7

Yamamoto 4.5'' Flappin' Hog
The Yamamoto Flappin' Hog was originally only available in Asia and has now officially made its way to the States. The Flappin' Hog has three distinct types of appendages. The appendages closest to the tail section are the longest and have the most weight of the appendages. The riveted body of these appendages will create vibration and action during the fall and when shaking this bait. Yamamoto has incorporated new designs and characteristics but, they have also stuck with some of the characteristics of their proven baits. The appendages on the Flappin' Hog are close to the body so it can get in and out of tight cover with ease. Yamamoto has also incorporated a hollow section close to the tail to allow easy hook penetration through the bait. The design of the Yamamoto Flappin' Hog makes it an ideal bait for flipping and pitching.
Price: $6.99 - $7.29

# Of Colors: 7