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If you're looking for a bait that provides the look of a tube bait, but has the fall rate of a bulkier heavy bait then check out the Yamamoto Fat Ika. It has the skirted bottom of a tube, and the body of a grub with a little extra bulk. With the Fat Ika you can jig and swim more accurately than with most tube baits. As it falls, it has a built-in side to side sashay, which is all the bass need some days. Available in a range of proven Yamamoto colors, the Yamamoto Fat Ika is also a great sight fishing bait!
Comments: This has quickly become my favorite soft plastic even beating out the senko. The heavier weight allows me to fish this weightless in open water or fairly heavy grass. I rig it with the tentacles pointing toward the rod guide ('backwards"). This is also the way Gary Yamamoto recommends rigging. I use a 4/0 EWG hook. This thing casts like a bullet and skips so well it makes me look like a pro. It's been my best producer the last few weeks and my fishing buddies are now buying them. Just like a senko, the fish won't spit these out. I've averaged 2-4 fish per bait.
From: Flushdraw: H Town, Texas 5/9/23
Comments: This bait rivals the venerable senko in effectiveness, and will work when the senko bite has completely died. Texas rig it weightless on a 4/0 EWG backwards (tentacles towards rod guide). Cast, let fall on semi slack line. Keep your rod tip up. I usually reel down and pull my rod tip up slowly hopping the bait. Bait works extremely well in heavy submerged grass where hardly anything else will. Larger bass will actively seek out the Fat Ika and bites can be downright violent! I recommend waiting a few seconds before setting the hook. Fantastic bait!
From: Flushdraw: S Houston 5/1/23
Comments: DON'T buy this plastic, unless you enjoy cleaning up behind all them folks dobbin a senko, haha. Seriously this sucker catches 'em, get a couple in your go to colors n you'll see results Period... Even fairly durable fur a Gary Yamamoto product.
From: Andreas: Oregon 4/15/23
Comments: I always have one on every time I go out, and I've caught fish over 6lbs on it. Where I fish is super clear so I fish it on 8lb fluorocarbon, and I Texas rig it with a standard 3/0 EWG.
From: Noah: California 4/6/21
Comments: This one of my favorite baits of all time. Its versatility is nearly unmatched when it comes to soft baits. I love this bait around docks, because it skips extremely well and when rigged properly it will fall backwards. I recommend fishing this guy anywhere or any lake a senko is fished, and when your looking for a bigger bite in clear or pressure water. Its deadly for not only big largemouth but also giant smallmouth.
From: Alec 3/15/21
Comments: Please note these are DEADLY!!! They are not a hollow tube. These take a beating and keep on ticking. Great colors! From: Quint: Maine 1/24/21
Comments: Best plastic on the market, hands down. Fish it year round, in any condition... it never fails. I am a huge fan of the senko, neko rigged, but I'll always choose the ika first.
From: Jason: Memphis 5/31/20
Comments: Bassmaster Ice here to confirm that the Ika is the way to go and it's my go-to bait where ever I go. Whether it's Watermelon Candy, Dark Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin, or Black and Blue. This is the lure you want in your tackle box. All you need is a size 5/0 wide gap hook, Texas rig it upside down and it's MONEY!
From: Ice - Los Angeles, CA 10/10/18
Comments: Top to bottom It's hard to find a lure that can do as much as this bait can do. You can get it going as soon as it lands on the surface and start reeling it in quick and twitching. Keeping going on the surface. A lot of times that will get hit. If not, after this, kill it and give some slack. If any fish was following the lure , the bait slides backwards into it's face. Causing a reaction strike. Second , Let it fall to the bottom , then using the "lift and drop" retrieve. This will cause the lure to poke at the bottom Again sliding backwards on the fall into any following fish. Third, The dead stick method. After the cast , Just let sit on the bottom. Maybe giving a occasional twitch. Let it sit.. Watch your line. Fourthly, Just swim and twitch as you bring it in near the bottom. Mix it up anyway you can. This lure draws in quality size fish... That's just a start. Across Lillie pads, Skipping docks, Lay downs, Rock piles, Stone walls, Weeds It's extremely diverse. I like a 5/0 hook.
From: John - Weston, CT 10/10/18
Comments: This is one of my all time favorite baits. Like others have mentioned it casts like a bullet... think similar distance to a 1/2oz lipless crank. I definitely get more bites when it's rigged backwards, probably because of the backsliding motion. The big surprise to me is how durable this is for a Yamamoto bait, we all know how notorious they are for tearing up. The rig I discovered came about when I was fishing weightless skinny dippers on Okeechobee and I decided to thread a Fat Ika on the same rig to pitch to some weed clumps. I regularly catch half a dozen bass on one bait and sometimes have caught up to 10 or more by rigging it this way: rig it backwards on a 4/0 weightless swimbait hook (I prefer the Trokar 4/0) and use the LARGE size Owner CPS twistlock (most important part). The bait is very thick and can handle the large twistlock keeper. Phenomenal increase in durability over a typical 3/0 or 4/0 wide gap worm hook. Take my advice guys and you'll stretch your Fat Ika budget a lot further.
From: L-Train: Orlando, FL 9/1/18
Comments: Wieghtless on a 4/0 upside down is the way to go. The backsliding action is amazing and they cast like a bullet. They are pricey so I have been using jackall sasuteki craw and jackall cover craws rigged the same way and have just as good of results. Although the casting distance for the jackall baits pails in comparison to the distance you get from the ikas. The wieght of the ika is so nice and helps accuracy tremendously.
From: Bill: Justice , IL 4/12/18
Comments: I fish the Ca. delta and if nothing else is working tie this on and you will catch fish. Caught 2 over 8 lbs. and too many in the the 4-5 lb. range to count this year.
From: Leo: Sacramento 11/18/17
Comments: This bait is my absolutely go to bait. At first my hookup ratio was terrible. Then I started bending the hook out to where the point is level with the outside of the bait not pointed in toward the bait. I hardly lose a fish now. Use a 3/0 hook. IMO the 4/0 is a little too large for this short bait. Throw it weightless and twitch it on slack line and hang on.
From: Ty: Arlington Tx 9/20/17
Comments: I've been throwing the Ika for only two months but been throwing the Senko for three years. It's a great bait Texas rigged on a 4/0 EWG. Don't use a 3/0 bc it's too small. The hook up are challenging bc the bait is so thick but it gets a lot of hits. Rig it either thru the nose or skirt as it will get bit both ways. Cut a small slit about 1/4" where the hook point comes out for a better hook setting rate. Drag or bounce very slowly around trees, rocks, laydowns, or where ever the bass are hiding. It's not a search bait bc you need to fish it slowly. I highly recommend.
From: John: Germantown, MD 5/26/16
Comments: This bait is amazing! The first time I used it was at a pond where the bite seemed to have died on almost every plastic my friends and I threw, but then I put on this and BAM...back to back! Then just last week, at a different pond, on a cold day when the bass seemed to be real sluggish I put on the fat ika and caught SEVERAL! One of the LM Bass that I hooked up with weighed 4.7lbs. The only down side to this bait is that it is fragile, but it is more than worth it. I just ordered four more packs today! Great bait!
From: Sam The Fisherman: Richmond, Va
Comments: Flat out catches fish but way too much money...From: Rob: Davenport, IA
Comments: Got my all time record Largemouth on this thing, 9 lbs., 12 oz. Been using several different colors and all seem to produce. Bass smaller than 1/2 lb. have attacked this lure. Very rarely get a small hit. They usually slam it. Using 8 lb. braid and these things cast farther than any soft plastic I've used. You will not be disappointed trying these.
From: Tom: Somers Point, NJ
Comments: was curious about this product at first then I just bought it to try out and see what happens... Result??? when I need soft baits ( no sinker) I only bring these ikas.... no joke... the only problem is that this lure is kinda weak (very soft) so I bought mend it glue :D cuz it's kinda expensive but you get what you pay for.
From: Ki: MI: US
Comments: Incredible Lure! The Ika is the ultimate pitching bait. Rigged backwards (skirt-side up) with a 5/0 snell knotted Owner hook, glass rattle, and some scent, this thing cannot be beat! The secret is that when rigged this way, the bait sinks away from you. Because of this it can get even further into cover than where you placed it. There are so many different ways you can fish this thing, just get creative! Sure don't take my advice, I will just be beating you from my new Ranger it won me.
From: Justin: Long Beach
Comments: 100% fish catcher!
From: YPL: Saint Paul, MN
Comments: Although I for some reason use the senko more, these are one of my favorite soft plastics, these will truly catch bass when even a senko wont. Give em a try. Its too bad TW doesnt carry the Big Ika as these are 5 inches long and truly exceptional
Comments: My favorite soft bait trust me this thing will catch fish any place any condition, works all year long .My I rigged skirt side up with a 3/0 EWG gami hook, weightless,cast like country mile.From: Fishkiller01: Yonkers, NY
Comments: these baits are good. people should make replica for these and make them cheaper. i will diffidently buy form there companyFrom: Modern Bass Boy
Comments: BEST SOFT PLASTIC BAIT EVER! my dad turned me on to these this season and they are practically all i use! i use a 3/8th oz shakey head jig with it and finnesse it on the bottom and catch LOTS of bass. check out my website youtube.com/JakeStrangeFishing and look at some of my videos because I use these ALOT.
From: Jake: Aurora, IL
Comments: Totally underestimated these things. I rig them backwards with a #4 EWG hook. I fish them weightless, let them sink to the bottom and slowly retrieve letting your bait stay on the bottom.
From: Mike: NJ, USA
Comments: A LITTLE SECRET for you all, any bait made by Yamamoto will catch you fish, this is a great spring time bait for beding fish and transitioning fish, try the 4inch on a 3/0 EWG along with casting gear and 12-15lb floro or mono, cast it out wieghtless rigged from the skirt side up and let it FALL, then just drag it in SUPER SLOW........................... FISH ON
From: Kevin: SoCal
Comments: Straight up INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These baits are BA. I fish them weightless in the middle of the lake and my favorite use is to pitch them them into pockets in heavy cover such as reeds. It will swim away from you deeper into the cover and Bass dig it. 4/0 hook rigged upside down the only thing left to do is hold on!!!!! By the way Watermelon w/ Black and red flake is a pretty sweet color....
From: Bassin_Rob: So Cal
Comments: The best soft bait on the planet,bar none,works when they wont touch anything else,every time,fish it weightless on a 3/0 owner wide gap plus texas rigged,if you want to see fish go nuts try rigging it backwards on the same set up,better for areas with less vegitation,the bait will actually swim away from you,under docks, ect,large and smallmouth just can not leave it alone,clear water colors,green pumpkin,watermelon, or smoke work great.
From: Joe: Maine, USA
Comments: If your having a tough day on the water, get you some of these!! They always catch'em when nothing else seems to be working, throw'em out, let it sink, jig a little, and hold on!!
From: Mrbond007: East Lansing, MI
Comments: to expensive for plastic bait. if berkley made these i would buy for cheaper price
Comments: I love this bait it's my favorite lure. ON my first day i used them i caught two 5lb bass. i rigged them with a 4/o ewg owner hook. I fish them texas rig long casts let them sit for 30 seconds then jig twice then let it sit again.
From: Austin: Westlake Village
Comments: OH MY GOD these things are amazing! almost every cast a fish would hit. just thrown on a 3/0 hook texas rigged through the skirt end and they hit it on the drop and ir your shore fishing like i do cast out as far as possible. the only downside is that you get so many hits and the bass love them so much that they just smash them and tear them up.
From: Luke: Thousand Oaks, CA
Comments: The Fat Ika is hands down the best soft bait I have ever used. I fish north east Ma, and NH from ice out to ice in, and the Ika will always produce BIG BASS!From: David: Haverhill, MA
Comments: Hands down my go to favorite all around lure. Rigged backwards with a 5/0 hook, you can throw this in any condition into any cover or no cover. The rate of fall is what gets them. I have caught my biggest fish on this bait.
From: Ryan: San Francisco, CA
Comments: These things may look funny, but let me tell you they catch all bass.. My rigging is with a 3/0 EWG owner hook, weightless, 6 to 15 lb line, spinning or casting setup, make sure to rig the hook through the skirt first and than back through tex-possed just like a senko. make sure to also reel it back in slowly as it kinda swims back to the boat and you will be surprised at how many bass you catch that way.....
From: Gary: Colorado, USA