About this piece
The Daiwa Gekkabijin Yunagi is a compact pencil bait designed by Rintaro Iwasaki for targeting mebaru (rockfish) in shallow saltwater environments. This 40mm model features an angled floating posture (Sasoi type) that creates a wake on a straight retrieve and performs rhythmic dog-walk and dive actions to actively attract feeding fish. A high-pitched rattle chamber with three glass balls in the head and one steel ball in the rear calls in fish from a distance.
Key features
- Angled floating posture for wake generation and dog-walk/dive action
- 40mm length, 2.8g weight with internal rattle (3 glass + 1 steel ball)
- Equipped with SaqSas fluorinated treble hooks for 20-40% improved penetration
- Flat belly design enhances walking action and produces a strong wake
- Limited-edition Gekkabijin logo eye design supervised by Rintaro Iwasaki
Best for
- Shore or boat fishing for mebaru (rockfish) in coastal and estuarine waters
- Drift fishing or slow surface presentations when fish are feeding on plankton
- Active casting and retrieve when fish are chasing small baitfish
