About this piece
The Issei Umitaro Neko Metal is an updated metal jig designed to achieve a lifelike underwater posture that triggers strikes. The development focused on the falling action, as many bites in metal jig fishing occur during the drop, resulting in a carefully engineered swimming posture that tempts fish. The jig reliably handles a variety of retrieves — from one-pitch jerks and lift-and-fall to high-speed winding — without losing its action integrity.
Key features
- Updated version of the classic Neko Metal with refined underwater posture
- Reversible design inherited from the previous model allows action-tuning for different conditions
- Features Issei original "Muscle Hologram" finish on models 30g and up (some colors excluded)
- Models 60g and below come with a long glow tinsel center hook to trigger bites
Best for
- Saltwater jigging and vertical fishing from boats or shore
- Anglers targeting bottom-oriented fish like rockfish, flatfish, and sea bass
- Conditions requiring precise control of fall rate and flutter action
