Fat Ika

[-ebby-]

i have been wanting to try these but the ones i found say they are for saltwater... will they work in freshwater? or is the sent gonna be way wrong? and the are on sale if they do work

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0044008122065a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=fat+ika&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=fat+ika&noImage=0&_requestid=83505

[dumb_dog11]

a lot of ppl on the forum use them for freshwater, which i think is what they were made for. maybe the ones u got were just a saltwater version?

dd11

[HesterIsGod]

should work but their are plenty of other options that word work as well

[roadwarrior]

should work but their are plenty of other options that word work as well

Really?

The Fat Ika has been my #1 producer for a couple of years.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141053342

8-)

[Guest muddy]

Hey Both RW and Avid( sent me a pack) told me about the Ika. I caught my biggest smallie to date with it. That was on the first trip. The only 2 non *** I use are the Fat Ika, and some Manns Jelly worms. I can't wait to go back to the St Regis River, with some Ikas this year, with a scale and see if I can catch another smallie and actually know the wieght. 8-)

[bugman]

They look the same but the saltwater version has different colors. I don't see any reason why they won't work in fresh water.

[Popeye]

I bought 6 packs of Fat Ika's yesterday and can't wait to work 'em out next weekend at Otay!! I certainly appreciate the tips that RW gave everyone about them!!!

[Perfect Hook Set]

Isn't this one of those baits that are kept "secret?"

[maxke01]

i bought quite a bit of these hoping to follow in RW's footsteps )

[bugman]

I've been fishing the Fat Ika for a few years now and it has become my go to bait in many different situations. The funny thing is that most bait shops don't sell them. Dicks Sporting goods is the only store that always has them, and they only have one or two colors. I guess it's a good thing because it's like I have my own secret bait in ths area.

[Big-Bass]

The only thing with the Cabela's link is they are 5 packs...not the 10 packs that usually run $6.99...so $2.99 or whatever plus shipping isn't really that big of a deal at least to me.  Now if the 10 pack was on sale for that price, I would be buying a heck of a lot of them.  I really like the Ika though and the Bass Boys link is pretty good too.  I like Plum Crazy and Rootbeer Pepper.

[-ebby-]

i am gonna buy a pack or two but im gonna get some freshwater ones just to be sure... how do you rig them? texas?

[roadwarrior]

Weedless and weightless; skirt forward on a Gamakatsu 4/0 EWG Offset Worm Hook.

8-)

[Other.]

Listen to RoadWarrior I caught some nice bass because of him telling me about the fat ika!

[EastTexasBassin]

I bought some Fat Ikas because of RW's post about them and on my very first cast with the lure I caught a 4 pounder.  I throw it a lot these days, especially when the bite is slow.

[bugman]

Weedless and weightless; skirt forward on a Gamakatsu 4/0 EWG Offset Worm Hook.

I see you recommended 4/0 EWG Gammies. I have been using 5/0 EWG superline Gammies and my catch rate has increased. Have you tried this hook? I also have found that you have to pay attention to how the bass is taking the Ika.Sometimes I find that I have to set the hook on the first tap or she will take it to deep. Other times I have to wait for the line to start moving away befor I can set the hook.

8-)

[roadwarrior]

No, I haven't tried any other hook size, although I do fish XPoints, too.

My hook-up ratio is very high and I don't recall ever having a

bait taken deep. When I detect a stike I lower my rod tip while at the

same time reeling down quickly and then apply a "snap set" or what

is sometimes called a quick set. Because this lure is fished weightless,

fish have no leverage when trying to throw the bait. If my hook-up

ratio is north of 95%, my landing ratio is much greater!

8-)

[Jeff C.]

RW is rite on with the 4/0..

[-ebby-]

anyone suggest a store to buy them from? i am planning to go get some new stuff. any store have them on hand?

[roadwarrior]

If you can't find them close to home, they can be ordered direct:

http://***/cgi-bin/order/92F-10

8-)

[-ebby-]

is the kinami palm tree the same thing? http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_53865_100007003_100000000_100007000_100-7-3

[EastTexasBassin]

yes, same thing with different colors.

[Redtail]

I have had a lot of success with the Fat Ika too.  I also like the Big Ika which is a bit longer and a bit thinner.  It's like a combination senko and ika.  I rig it the same way with a 3/0 hook.

[Crestliner2008]

Hey rw - I fish deep (20' - 40'), clear water humps alot during the summer and want to try the Ika there. I really don't need the Texas rig though; the bottom is mostly rock and sand. I fish open jigs here all the time with no hang-up problems. Ya think a circle hook thru the tentacle end (exposed) would work? Or maybe just a straight shaft worm hook?

[Mitch1660]

Do you guys fish this weightless?