About this piece
The Ima K-Tai 58 is a compact 58mm suspending shad plug developed by Hamamoto Kunihiko. Designed around the concept of a stop-and-bite shad, it combines small size with a magnetic weight transfer system for casting distance and quick wake-up. Its suspending floatation allows long pauses between twitches, creating a natural feeding trigger for pressured fish.
Key features
- 58mm length, 8g weight with suspending action
- Magnetic gravity shift system for extended casts and fast upright recovery
- Diving range of 10-40 cm with a wobbling roll action
- Equipped with #10 hooks and #3 split rings
- Micro-bait pattern friendly size for spring and harbor fishing
Best for
- Sea bass (seabass) fishing in harbors, small areas, and micro-bait patterns
- Stop-and-go or continuous twitch retrieve with extended pauses
- Clear to moderately stained inshore waters
