About this piece
The Ima YOICHI 99 Light is a sinking pencil designed for long-distance casting in shallow saltwater environments. Named after the legendary archer Nasu no Yoichi, this lure combines a streamlined silhouette with reduced weight for slower presentations.
Key features
- Length 99mm, weight 23g, sinking type for depths of 10–50 cm
- Wide slalom action that mimics natural baitfish movement
- Cup-style lip detects water flow and creates a unique silhouette
- Horizontal fall posture ideal for drift fishing and stop-and-go retrieves
- Reduced weight (-5g) vs. standard YOICHI 99 for slow, shallow searching
Best for
- Targeting sea bass (seabass/シーバス) in tidal flats, harbors, rivers, and river mouths
- Surf flatfish fishing in shallow, slow-moving water
- Long-range casting and wide-area shallow water search patterns
