About this piece
A bottom-specialist spoon designed by Shinichi Takizawa and produced by Masato Suzuki, engineered for area tournament scenarios where bottom contact defines success. The #196 MST Shaking Gray color combines a gray back with fluorescent yellow and gold fleck on the belly to trigger active fish holding tight to the bottom.
Key features
- Reverse-bent nose design keeps the hook point up during slow retrieves, reducing snags
- Compact, thick-walled body resists lift-off to maintain consistent bottom contact
- V-shaped cup produces a horizontal fall that triggers strikes even under high pressure
- Weight of 2.0g and length of 20.0mm with #10 e-hook and #0 ring
Best for
- Area trout tournaments requiring precise bottom control
- Clear-water lakes and ponds with pressured fish
- Slow, dragging retrieves along gravel or sand bottoms
