About this piece
The Ima Empathy 90 is a sinking minnow lure designed by Hamamoto Kunihiko, engineered to produce a wide range of actions from a simple straight retrieve. Its distinctive cupped body senses subtle water flow changes, delivering rolling, S-shaped, wobbling, and zigzag movements to trigger strikes from sea bass.
Key features
- Sinking type with a 90mm length and 17g weight
- Diving range of 20-60 cm
- Variable action: roll, S-curve, wobble, and zigzag on steady retrieve
- Equipped with #5 hooks and #3 split rings
- Fat body profile for enhanced presence in the water
Best for
- Sea bass (Suzuki) fishing in rivers, estuaries, and coastal areas
- Day and night fishing scenarios
- Slow to fast retrieve speeds
- Covering water columns from shallow to mid-depth
