About this piece
The Issei Umitaro Neko Metal Sakura Masu SP is a 180g metal jig designed specifically for targeting cherry salmon (sakura masu). Its development focused on optimizing fall behavior, as many strikes occur during the descent, and extensive prototyping achieved an effective underwater posture.
Key features
- Weight: 180g for deep-water and current applications
- Reversible design inherited from previous models allows adjustment of action characteristics
- Performs reliably across one-pitch jerks, lift-and-fall, and high-speed retrieves
Best for
- Vertical jigging and slow-pitch presentations for salmon and sea-run trout
- Fishing in strong currents or deep water where heavy lures are needed
