About this piece
The Smith (formerly Gary Yamamoto) Fat Ika is a classic soft-plastic bait known for its bulky body and high-density material. Weighing approximately 12g on its own, it allows effortless no-sinker fishing even with baitcasting tackle, reaching shallow cover areas that spinning gear cannot.
Key features
- High-density, bulky body weighs ~12g for superior casting and depth penetration
- Designed for no-sinker fishing with baitcasting tackle
- Allows anglers to fish shallow cover areas previously unreachable with spinning gear
- Aggressive action and casting performance unmatched by other soft baits
Best for
- Bass fishing in shallow cover and heavy structure
- No-sinker presentations for aggressive strikes
- Anglers seeking a heavy soft bait with excellent castability
