On 3/20/2023 at 4:34 PM, TOXIC said:

 

When I toured the plant a number of years ago, the Japanese only section had 100’s of baits we don’t have here.  Some of the shapes would amaze you, especially that they catch fish. ? 

 

How many were you able to sneak back with you? I know they had a 5" Shad shape worm years ago as I bought some from Ebay.

 

Allen

I like the deep slot. Hopefully the 3.5 will cast as far as an Ika or a 3.5 scat and have easier hook penetration than an Ika.

This looks like it could be an interesting neko rig option. What type of boyancy does it have? 

Looks like a soft plastic duck call.  I'll probably skip this one, but I won't be surprised if others have success.

22 hours ago, Munkin said:

 

How many were you able to sneak back with you? I know they had a 5" Shad shape worm years ago as I bought some from Ebay.

 

Allen

None, they watched me like a Hawk.?. I do have some contacts in Japan that will send me baits if I ask.  This shape has been very popular there for a number of years.  

Are these available now?

58 minutes ago, Cbump said:

Are these available now?

I believe TW has them in stock.

Looks like not yet
 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yamamoto_35_Yamatanuki_Stick_Bait_8pk/descpage-YYT.html

2 hours ago, Cbump said:

Are these available now?

Supposed to be available as of today on the Yamamoto website. www.baits.com they are also at the Classic I am told. 

On 3/24/2023 at 8:45 AM, Cbump said:

Looks like not yet
 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yamamoto_35_Yamatanuki_Stick_Bait_8pk/descpage-YYT.html

You're right. It shows they have them in stock but you can't ad them to your cart. 

Who’s at the classic expo? Buy me some!

Pass

These are available on GYCB's website

Just ordered! Put 4 bags in the cart and got one free!

2 hours ago, Cbump said:

Just ordered! Put 4 bags in the cart and got one free!

Same, I ordered enough to get free shipping and got a couple of free bags

Got my order in friday morning. Already have conformation

Order placed, enough to get free shipping. No free bags noted when order was placed.

I ordered 10 and got 3 free when they were released on Friday. 

I too went with baby bass and green pumpkin black flake. Baby bass has been my number one senko producer.
 

Picked up some green weenie senkos yesterday that look pretty awesome though.  
 

I’m actually pretty pumped about these Yamatanuki baits. I legitimately think they will be money pitching into really heavy wood cover. 

Make sure you all report back on how they perform both good and bad.  I give real world feedback to them.  I'm sitting in Florida on Cresent Beach and can't try them out.  

Hopefully they come in this week. Would like to use them Saturday in a tournament. 

On 3/24/2023 at 12:53 PM, Cbump said:

Just ordered! Put 4 bags in the cart and got one free!

 

On 3/24/2023 at 3:36 PM, Jrob78 said:

Same, I ordered enough to get free shipping and got a couple of free bags

Wish you guys wouldn't have said anything. Now I feel like I got ripped off. ?

 

Did you see the free bags in your confirmation email or???

Showed up right in the cart when I put them in initially. 

16 minutes ago, Cbump said:

Showed up right in the cart when I put them in initially. 

Well now, didn't you win the lottery!

 

I agree on thinking these will be money. The Cover Scat has been amazing and I expect the same from these. 

Anyone’s shipped yet?