The Imakatsu GilSoft 130 is the inaugural release from the WAZAMONO series, a jointed bluegill-profile swimbait crafted by Naoyuki Mihara. Its soft plastic body and versatile design deliver year-round performance, from winter deadstick presentations to aggressive high-season retrieves, while dramatically improving hookup ratios over traditional hard lures.
Key features
- Jointed construction produces side-to-side darting and walk-the-dog action
- Soft plastic folds on strike, ensuring deeper hook penetration
- Default rigging with #2 treble hooks in slow-floating configuration; adjustable with nail weights
- Side hook hanger enables removal of belly hook for a customized side-hook setup
- Detailed, articulated pectoral fins flutter convincingly in current
- All-season versatility, effective in both cold and warm water scenarios
Best for
- Bass fishing in bluegill-rich lakes and ponds
- Cold water finesse with pause-and-twitch techniques
- Eliciting reaction bites during peak activity periods
- Anglers seeking a single swimbait for year-round application
