Super User TOXIC Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 I know there’s been a bunch of online hype about Yamamoto coming out with a new bait. Well, it debuted today and lo and behold, it’s not really a new bait but one that has been on the JDM market for a while. I’m not promoting because I haven’t had a chance to fish it yet but it seems to fall somewhere between a fat Ika and a grub. For me, it’s too big for a dropshot or Ned and too small for weightless. Seems some have weighted it and some fish it weightless. There’s plenty of vids out there if you want to go look for them. I’ll just give you a glimpse into what they look like. The ones I got from a friend in Japan are smaller and are packaged in the Japan only bags. 3 2 Quote
ryanerb Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 I guess it's called the Yamatanuki . Should be interesting if it's a fish catcher Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 Looks pretty versatile. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, J Francho said: Looks pretty versatile. So top water AND bottom contact?... Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 Looks like a pintail on steroids. Quote
Super User casts_by_fly Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 I mean if a plastic piece of poop can catch fish, I guess that has a punchers chance. 1 4 Quote
ryanerb Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 Is this new bait smelling perhaps something like the Deps CoverScat? https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Deps_Cover_Scat_Soft_Stick_Bait/descpage-DCSWW.html 1 Quote
evilcatfish Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 Looks like a variation on the Deps Cover Scat or "high specific gravity" worm. I'll definitely be grabbing some of these Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 Looks just like the Neko Macho that came out several years ago. I think I have all 14 colors. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Yamamoto_Neko_Macho_Worm/descpage-DYNM.html 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, TOXIC said: I know there’s been a bunch of online hype about Yamamoto coming out with a new bait. Well, it debuted today and lo and behold, it’s not really a new bait but one that has been on the JDM market for a while. I’m not promoting because I haven’t had a chance to fish it yet but it seems to fall somewhere between a fat Ika and a grub. For me, it’s too big for a dropshot or Ned and too small for weightless. Seems some have weighted it and some fish it weightless. There’s plenty of vids out there if you want to go look for them. I’ll just give you a glimpse into what they look like. The ones I got from a friend in Japan are smaller and are packaged in the Japan only bags. 3.6” long? Weighs 5/8 oz! Tom Quote
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 one word..no TWO words. Back Glide. 1 Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted March 20, 2023 Author Super User Posted March 20, 2023 Funny, my Japanese friend said the translation is Raccoon Dog. ? 1 3 Quote
MAN Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 Running out of shape options. Will still catch fish though 3 Quote
Gera Posted March 20, 2023 Posted March 20, 2023 2 hours ago, ryanerb said: I guess it's called the Yamatanuki . Should be interesting if it's a fish catcher Bait looks interesting, I just don't picture myself asking my buddy "hey, pass me a Yamatanuki please" Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, MAN said: Running out of shape options. Will still catch fish though Yep. There are only so many ways you can mold plastic. But every way will still catch fish. 2 Quote
Super User Bankc Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, TOXIC said: Funny, my Japanese friend said the translation is Raccoon Dog. ? Yeah. It's a real type of wild dog over there that actually looks a whole lot like our raccoons over here. Legend says they bring good luck and prosperity. But it also says that they like to pull pranks on people. So buy the Yamatanuki at your own risk. It could bring you good luck. Or it could play tricks on you. 1 Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted March 20, 2023 Author Super User Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, MAN said: Running out of shape options. Will still catch fish though 1 hour ago, Jar11591 said: Yep. There are only so many ways you can mold plastic. But every way will still catch fish. When I toured the plant a number of years ago, the Japanese only section had 100’s of baits we don’t have here. Some of the shapes would amaze you, especially that they catch fish. ? 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted March 20, 2023 Super User Posted March 20, 2023 The videos I've seen look awesome. I will definitely be trying this bait out. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 21, 2023 Global Moderator Posted March 21, 2023 19 hours ago, TOXIC said: Funny, my Japanese friend said the translation is Raccoon Dog. ? Well then it should work very well in NW ohio! Quote
Super User BrianMDTX Posted March 21, 2023 Super User Posted March 21, 2023 20 hours ago, roadwarrior said: Looks just like the Neko Macho that came out several years ago. I think I have all 14 colors. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Yamamoto_Neko_Macho_Worm/descpage-DYNM.html One of my favorite baits. As well as the Fat IKA. Which means, of course, I’ll be trying these lol. Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted March 21, 2023 Super User Posted March 21, 2023 Yeah I think this is their version of the Deps Cover Scat (or vice versa), Designed to be fished Texas-rigged weightless. https://www.***.com/news/yamamoto-announces-new-yamatanuki-heavy-soft-plastics Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 21, 2023 Super User Posted March 21, 2023 Designed to be fished weightless ( 5/8 oz) with 3/0 off set hook in belly slot. Tom Quote
Finessegenics Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 Definitely reminds me of the Neko Macho. Or the Fat Ika. Quote
Cbump Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 I’ll try It for pitching around weightless. I bet It works good in heavy cover. Quote
Miabucman Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 Thanks for the info. I might have to give it a shot. Quote
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