About this piece
The Whiplash Factory BITE-SIZED-NMT is an ultra-compact topwater lure designed for small to medium-sized snakehead species in Southeast Asia and small game fish in Japan. Despite its small size, it offers surprising casting distance due to optimized aerodynamics and stability. The lure responds quickly to rod work, producing dogwalk and short slide actions.
Key features
- Ultra-compact "bite-sized" design (58.5mm, ~13g)
- Tuned weight of 12.5-13.5g for balanced casting and action
- Recommended with #5/0 Dead Sting-III single hook
- Low air resistance and stable flight for long casts
- Quick response to rod work for twitch-and-pause presentations
Best for
- Targeting snakehead (ocellated) and similar predator fish in Southeast Asia
- Small to medium freshwater species in Japan
- Topwater fishing in heavy cover with aquatic plants