About this piece
The Issei Kaitaro Silky Shad is a soft-plastic swimbait engineered for inshore saltwater species like horse mackerel (aji) and rockfish. Its ultra-thin curved shad tail generates a tight, high-frequency vibration even at slow retrieves, while the body ribbing traps water to enhance lifelike movement.
Key features
- Ultra-thin curved shad tail produces tight vibration.
- Ribbed body enhances water-trapping and life-like action.
- Narrow center section transfers subtle rod movements naturally to the tail.
- Miniature shad tail creates prop and irregular actions.
Best for
- Light saltwater shore fishing.
- Targeting aji, rockfish, and other small inshore species.
- Using with leveling jig heads for precise thumping presentations.