Gary Yamamoto Yama Tanuki

Gary Yamamoto’s YAMATANUKI was developed as a versatile soft bait that is easy to use from the bank and effective in a wide range of locations and conditions, including rivers, ponds, and lakes. Its bulky body provides ample weight, making it easy to handle even weightless and suitable for use with baitcasting tackle.

The distinctive YAMATANUKI tail produces a subtle quivering action with light manipulation, allowing anglers to create an appeal that emphasizes both stillness and movement. With a twitching retrieve, it exhibits a darting action, while the rounded, easy-rolling body generates natural tail vibrations as it rolls in the current. Despite its compact profile, its tail action is designed to create a strong presence.

It offers the versatility to accommodate a variety of rigs, including weightless casting and twitching techniques. Slits throughout the body help expose the hook point, making it easier to convert tentative bites into solid hooksets. Available in sizes such as 2.5 and 3.5 inches, it can be selected according to the available forage size and the desired level of attraction.