Issei Spaten

issei’s Spatella 10in (Spaten) is an ultra-long-bodied model inspired by the “doba earthworm,” developed for targeting big fish by taking advantage of its highly visible profile. Its long body features ribs designed specifically for the Spaten, paired with a Spatella tail at the rear that pushes a large amount of water. As the ultra-long body and tail respond to current and even subtle angler input, they produce a large, slow, self-generated action. In addition to working it near the bottom while keeping forward movement to a minimum, drifting it weightless in flowing water is another option. Officially recommended rigging methods include Texas rigs, heavy Carolina rigs, and neko rigs, while it is also compatible with weightless rigs and wacky rigging. A 4/0 multi-offset hook is recommended, allowing the hook point to be positioned appropriately by taking advantage of the long body. This 10-inch model is suited to situations where a slow presentation is used to bring out the lingering movement of the body and tail.