About this piece
The IMA Yoichi 99 is a heavy-weight sinking pencil designed for extreme distance casts, rivaling metal jigs in casting performance. Its horizontal fall makes it ideal for drift fishing and stop-and-go retrieves, while the cup-shaped face provides excellent feedback to the angler.
Key features
- 99mm length, 28g weight for outstanding castability.
- Sinking type with diving range of 10-60cm.
- Wide slalom action on the retrieve.
- Equipped with #3 hooks and #4 split rings.
- Cup-shaped face increases resistance and transmits underwater feel.
Best for
- Sea bass (seabass) fishing in harbors, tidal flats, rivers, and surf.
- Flatfish in surf and open beach areas.
- Rockfish (isozaki) in rough water conditions.
- Shallow water areas due to its tendency to rise in current.