About this piece
The Imakatsu Viral 70SS is a double-prop bait that perfectly mimics a swimming shrimp, designed by Masahiko Kono for tempting bass that feed on crustaceans. Its simple steady retrieve produces a unique shrimp-like sound and a natural swimming action that excels around heavy cover.
Key features
- Dual clover-hole propellers emit shrimp-like metallic “shari-shari” sound
- Silicone whiskers maintain level posture and enhance shrimp silhouette
- Feather hooks stabilize horizontal swim and mimic shrimp pleopods
- Slow-sinking model runs subsurface with a direct, connected feel
- Casts and retrieves effortlessly even at dead-slow speeds
Best for
- Flipping and skipping around docks, reeds, and riprap
- Bass feeding on shrimp in clear or pressured waters
- Slow-rolling along structure edges for reaction strikes
