JDM Bass Lures

AK PUNCH

AKパンチ

A high-vibration Japanese soft plastic from issei built around a bulky tail that pulses vertically with strong water displacement. The AK PUNCH can be fished weightless or on several bottom-oriented rigs, and is especially useful for generating powerful action deep inside grass and cover.

Lucky CraftJerkbait

B'Freeze 65SP

ビーフリーズ 65SP

A compact 65 mm suspending minnow from Lucky Craft that became a favorite for spring wakasagi patterns in major Japanese bass fisheries. Its fixed-weight, low-center-of-gravity design emphasizes immediate response, sharp swimming action, and a distinctive stop that leaves the lure suspended in the strike zone.

IMAKATSUSoft PlasticJapan only

BASSWORM 145

バスワーム145

A highly unconventional 145 mm soft plastic from IMAKATSU designed to imitate a juvenile bass rather than conventional forage. Its asymmetrical body slit creates a struggling action intended to resemble a small bass desperately trying to escape into cover.

BottomupSpinnerbaitJapan only

Beeble

ビーブル

A Japanese spinnerbait from Bottomup featuring the patented Splitter, which adds lateral vibration and transfers movement into the skirt. The Beeble combines this distinctive action with a low-center-of-gravity head and responsive blades for stable, controlled retrieves.

Lucky CraftMinnowJapan only

Bevy Minnow 45SP

ベビーミノー45SP

A tiny 47.5 mm suspending minnow built for downsizing when bass refuse larger lures. The Bevy Minnow 45SP excels with twitch-and-pause presentations, especially around small baitfish and under tough, high-pressure conditions.

Lucky CraftShad

Bevy Shad

ベビーシャッド

A classic Japanese finesse shad that helped establish Lucky Craft in tournament bass fishing. The Bevy Shad 50SP combines a compact baitfish profile with sharp twitching response and a suspending pause designed for pressured and low-activity bass.

EVERGREENSoft Plastic0

Bull Point Shad

ブルポイントシャッド

The EVERGREEN Bull Point Shad, also sold in the U.S. as the Bullpoint Shad, is a 4.5-inch soft-plastic trailer designed by Morizo Shimizu for the EVERGREEN Jack Hammer series. Its weighted body, slim tail, and high-pitch flat fins enhance casting, stability, and action without overpowering the bladed jig.

HIDEUPSoft Plastic0

Coike 17mm

コイケ17mm

A highly distinctive Japanese soft plastic from HIDEUP built around a compact 17 mm body surrounded by numerous flexible strands. The Coike 17mm creates subtle movement and water displacement from every direction, making it especially interesting for weightless and nail-weight presentations.

HIDEUPSoft Plastic

Coike Full Cast

コイケフルキャスト

A highly distinctive floating elastomer lure from HIDEUP built around the Coike concept and increased to a castable 13 g body. The Coike Full Cast can be fished weightless as a topwater lure, suspended around cover, or adapted to a wide variety of weighted rigs.

EVERGREENCrankbaitJapan only

DD X-OVER

DDエックスオーバー

A 100 mm deep-diving crankbait developed by Morizo Shimizu for fishing from shallow bottom structure to suspended bass in deep open water. The DD X-OVER reaches 4.5–5.5 meters while combining long casting, relatively light retrieve resistance, and a natural shad-like swimming action.

depsSoft PlasticJapan only

DEATHADDER

デスアダー

A long-running Japanese soft plastic from deps, first released in 2001. The DEATHADDER combines a wide baitfish-shaped body with a sharply tapered pin tail, producing subtle vibration and natural movement across an unusually wide range of rigs.

JACKALLOther

DERACOUP

デラクー

A compact spin-tail metal jig from JACKALL designed to combine exceptional casting distance with a bite-sized profile. The DERACOUP can be fished with a simple steady retrieve or lift-and-fall presentation, using its rotating blade to produce vibration and flash throughout the water column.

RAID JAPANTopwater

DODGE

ダッジ

A 114 mm crawling topwater from RAID JAPAN known for its extremely slow retrieve. Despite its large profile and powerful surface presence, the DODGE is designed to produce a smooth, high-pitch rolling action at very low speeds, giving this Japanese "hane-mono" lure an unusual finesse-like quality.

O.S.PSoft Plastic

DoLive Shad

ドライブシャッド

A Japanese shad-tail soft bait designed to keep swimming even on the fall. The original 4.5-inch DoLive Shad combines a lively retrieve action with a self-swimming free fall, allowing anglers to alternate between horizontal swimming and vertical falling presentations.

NORIESSoft Plastic

FLIP GILL

フリップギル

A wide, flat bluegill-style soft plastic from NORIES known for its sliding and wide spiral fall. Originally designed as a highly effective cover bait, the FLIP GILL has also attracted attention in Japan for Neko-rig presentations that create a distinctive horizontal "yokoyoko" action.

RAID JAPANSoft Plastic0

Fish Roller

フィッシュローラー

A Japanese soft-plastic baitfish imitation from RAID JAPAN designed for mid-strolling and hover-strolling. The FISH ROLLER uses a subtle rolling action and controlled forward movement to target suspended and heavily pressured bass.

Fish ArrowSoft Plastic0

Flash-J 3"

フラッシュJ 3インチ

A slim baitfish soft bait with an internal aluminium foil plate for flash, built for mid strolling and other swimming finesse presentations.

JACKALLSoft Plastic0

Flick Shake 4.8"

フリックシェイク 4.8インチ

The curved finesse worm that popularised neko-rig fishing worldwide; its pre-bent shape gives a shaking, quivering fall with almost no input.

isseiMinnow0

G.C. Minnow 89 SR-SP

G.C.ミノー 89 SR-SP

A shallow-running Japanese minnow from issei designed to draw bass upward and trigger reaction bites. The G.C. Minnow 89 SR-SP combines a tight wobble-and-roll action with flashing to attract fish from below.

isseiVibration

G.C. Zari Vibe

G.C.ザリバイブ

A crawfish-inspired vibration bait from issei featuring powerful high-pitch action, a complex multi-material rattle system, and a shimmying fall. Designed for both horizontal retrieves and bottom-oriented presentations, the G.C. Zari Vibe brings a distinctly Japanese approach to the lipless vibration category.

MegabassTopwater

GIANT DOG-X

ジャイアントドッグX

A legendary Japanese topwater walking bait from Megabass. The GIANT DOG-X uses a laterally moving tungsten balancer to produce sharp turns and a distinctive roll-walking action that flashes the lure's side profile to bass below.

O.S.PSpinnerbaitJapan only

HIGH PITCHER

ハイピッチャー

A long-running compact spinnerbait from O.S.P, designed to combine strong vibration and flashing with a relatively small profile. Its distinctive blade geometry, low-center-of-gravity head, and weight-system approach make the HIGH PITCHER a versatile Japanese spinnerbait for pressured bass and a wide range of depths.

isseiSoft Plastic

Hane Ebi 1.5

海太郎ハネエビ 1.5

A compact 1.5-inch soft plastic from issei designed to produce sharp side-to-side darting action when paired with the Hane Ebi Head. Originally developed for Japanese light saltwater fishing, the Hane Ebi has also proven effective for bass through the reaction-oriented Micro Winding technique.

GAN CRAFTGlide Bait

JOINTED CLAW 178

鮎邪 JOINTED CLAW 178

A landmark 178 mm jointed glide bait from GAN CRAFT that helped establish the S-shaped swimming style in Japanese big-bait fishing. The lipless JOINTED CLAW 178 produces a wide, natural S-curve during a simple steady retrieve and is available in both Floating and Slow Sinking versions.

EVERGREENChatterbait

Jack Hammer

ジャックハンマー

A tournament-proven bladed jig developed by EVERGREEN with Morizo Shimizu and Brett Hite. The Jack Hammer combines immediate startup, strong high-pitch vibration, stable tracking, and controlled erratic movement—and went on to become one of the most influential Japanese-designed bass lures in the US.

EVERGREENChatterbait

Jack Hammer Baby Jack

ジャックハンマーベイビージャック

A downsized version of the EVERGREEN Jack Hammer developed by Morizo Shimizu and Brett Hite. The Baby Jack combines a compact profile with tight, high-pitch vibration, excellent casting distance, and strong high-speed stability for pressured bass and smaller baitfish situations.

MegabassOther

KARASHI

カラシ

A 59 mm slow-sinking finesse hard bait from Megabass designed for two distinctly Japanese presentations: subtle I-shaped retrieves and sharp subsurface dog-walking. KARASHI targets wary bass with a compact profile, minimal vibration, and sudden escape action.

MegabassJerkbait

KARASHI 80

カラシ80

An 80 mm slow-sinking lipless jerkbait from Megabass designed for rhythmic subsurface dog-walking and long side-to-side darts. KARASHI 80 targets bass that hesitate to break the surface, using sharp escape movements just below the waterline to trigger reaction strikes.

Lucky CraftCrankbait

LC RTO Series

LC RTOシリーズ

A Japanese squarebill crankbait series closely associated with 2004 Bassmaster Classic champion Takahiro Omori. The LC RTO combines high buoyancy, durable plastic construction, and cover-oriented shallow cranking in a wide range of sizes.

RAID JAPANVibration

LEVEL VIB BOOST

レベルバイブブースト

A compact solid-body vibration lure from RAID JAPAN designed for quick response, strong vibration, and versatile depth control. The LEVEL VIB BOOST can be retrieved horizontally or worked with a lift-and-fall presentation, making it especially useful when bass respond to compact reaction baits.

EVERGREENSoft Plastic

Last Ace F

ラストエースF

A floating elastomer soft bait from EVERGREEN designed to imitate a vulnerable baitfish at or near the surface. Available in 80, 95, and 110 mm sizes, Last Ace F supports subtle I-shaped retrieves, surface twitching, and nail-weighted hover strolling presentations.

EVERGREENSoft Plastic

Lucy

ルーシー

A 3.2-inch Japanese finesse worm designed to help anglers simply catch a bass. Developed by Lake Biwa guide Kenta Onishi, Lucy combines a slim profile with a responsive curly tail and is especially effective on a down shot rig.

MegabassTopwater

POPX

POPX（ポップX）

A legendary Japanese topwater popper introduced by Megabass in 1996. The POPX combines popping, long-distance spitting, and a distinctive rolling dog-walk through its patented water-duct and side-stepping balancer systems.

Lucky CraftJerkbait

Pointer 100 SP

ポインター100 SP

A classic 100 mm suspending jerkbait from LUCKY CRAFT known for its crisp side-to-side darting action and distinctive movement during the pause. The Pointer became one of the Japanese hard baits that helped establish JDM-style jerkbait design among American bass anglers.

O.S.PJerkbaitJapan only

Rudra 130 SP

ルドラ 130 SP

A 130 mm, ~20 g suspending jerkbait with a long-casting weight system and a wide, irregular darting action; a magnum-class alternative to smaller minnows.

depsSoft Plastic

SAKAMATA SHAD

サカマタシャッド

A signature soft-plastic baitfish lure from deps known for its explosive darting action. The SAKAMATA SHAD uses side-mounted keels and a low-resistance body to create wide, unpredictable jumps and slides, making it especially effective for weightless jerking and mid-strolling.

Lucky CraftTopwater

SAMMY 100

サミー100

A classic Japanese walking topwater from LUCKY CRAFT that became a favorite among American bass anglers. The SAMMY 100 combines an easy side-to-side walking action with subtle spitting, internal glass rattles, and long-casting performance.

REVONIKJerkbaitJapan only

SHINDY 110SF-M

シンディ 110SF-M

A 110 mm slow-floating jerkbait from REVONIK designed for exceptionally responsive rod-work. The SHINDY 110SF-M combines a thin, high-sided body, low center of gravity, and finely shaped willow-leaf lip to produce sharp yet controllable darting action from even small angler inputs.

REVONIKJerkbaitJapan only

SHINDY 110SP-M

シンディ 110SP-M

A 110 mm suspending jerkbait from REVONIK, developed by legendary Japanese lure designer Seiji Kato. The SHINDY 110SP-M combines a smooth, controlled darting action with the ability to pause in the strike zone, making it especially effective when bass are following but reluctant to commit.

MADOTACHISoft PlasticJapan only

SOFT HANITAS 4

ソフトハニタス4

A 4-inch soft-bodied lure from Japanese brand MADOTACHI, featuring adjustable Qwing fins and an interchangeable internal IN system. Its flexible elastomer body and customizable components allow anglers to modify the lure's swimming characteristics for different conditions.

JACKALLShad

SOUL SHAD 58SP

ソウルシャッド 58SP

The original 58 mm model of JACKALL's SOUL SHAD series, designed for responsive steady retrieves and reaction bites. Its compact suspending body, magnetic weight-transfer system, and approximately 1.5 m running depth make it a versatile Japanese shad for covering water even under difficult conditions.

JACKALLVibration

SPEED VIB

スピードバイブ

A compact 42 mm solid-body vibration lure from JACKALL that combines the fast response and strong vibration of a metal blade bait with a more natural falling action. Available in 3.5 g, 5 g, and 7 g versions, the SPEED VIB is designed to trigger reaction bites through a sharp contrast between lift and fall.

REVONIKCrankbaitJapan only

SaraMoa PORO

サラモアポロ

A compact 50 mm floating shad crankbait from REVONIK designed for easy searching with light tackle. The SaraMoa PORO produces a clearly felt wobble-and-roll action despite its small body, combining a compact profile with surprisingly strong presence in the water.

isseiSoft PlasticJapan only

Shizumushi

沈み蟲

A high-density Japanese soft plastic from issei designed for long casting and a subtle falling action. The Shizumushi can be fished weightless for a near-horizontal fall or rigged with a nail weight for a backsliding presentation into cover.

depsGlide BaitJapan only

Slide Swimmer 115

スライドスイマー 115

The compact member of the deps Slide Swimmer glide-bait family: about 115 mm and 3/4 oz, single-jointed, with a wide S-glide and an internal knocker.

isseiSoft Plastic

Spatula

スパテラ

A classic Japanese finesse worm from issei featuring a small asymmetrical paddle tail. The Spatula combines a ribbed straight-worm body with subtle tail vibration, allowing it to swim, twitch, and respond to light rod movements without producing excessive action.

RAID JAPANSoft Plastic0

Super Fish Roller

スーパーフィッシュローラー

A Japanese soft-plastic baitfish imitation from RAID JAPAN designed around mid-strolling and hover-strolling techniques. Its soft body, three-dimensional scale pattern, and controlled rolling action allow anglers to keep the lure moving slowly while maintaining a natural baitfish presence.

KEITECHSoft Plastic

Swing Impact FAT

スイングインパクトファット

A Japanese paddle-tail soft bait known for its wide tail swing, full-body rolling action, and stable swimming performance across a broad range of retrieve speeds. Available from 2.8 to 7.8 inches, the Swing Impact FAT has become a widely used bass lure both in Japan and overseas.

JACKALLVibration

TN60

TN60 / ティーエヌ60

The original 60 mm model at the heart of JACKALL's long-running TN VIBRATION series. The TN60 uses JACKALL's external tungsten O.M.S. weight system to create a low center of gravity, stable action across a wide range of retrieve speeds, and excellent bottom contact.

MegabassJerkbait0

Vision 110

ヴィジョンワンテン

The Japanese suspending jerkbait that became a US tournament standard — a 110 mm, ~14 g bait with a hard, darting action driven by a moving weight system.

EVERGREENCrankbait

WILD HUNCH

ワイルドハンチ

A legendary Japanese shallow-running crankbait developed by Morizo Shimizu. The WILD HUNCH combines stable high-speed swimming, strong cover deflection, and a bite-triggering wobble-and-roll action in a compact 52 mm body.

MegabassJerkbait0

X-80 TRICK DARTER

A compact 80.5 mm suspending jerkbait from Megabass built around a deep-bodied shiner profile. The X-80 TRICK DARTER combines aggressive irregular darting, strong flashing and a rolling retrieve action in a baitfish-sized package designed around Japan's match-the-bait approach.

MegabassCrankbaitJapan only

iPX-16

A deep-diving crankbait created by Megabass through the combined input of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk and lure designer Yuki Ito. The iPX-16 reaches a main range of 16 feet and combines an innovative forward-moving weight system with an aggressive high-pitch action and strong bottom-contact performance.

isseiOtherJapan only

issei G.C. Maji I-ji Rareshi 60F

G.C.マジI字「ラレシ」60F

A 60 mm floating I-shaped hard bait from issei designed for stable straight-line retrieves, exceptional casting distance for its 3 g weight, and a natural head-up rise when paused.

TTTMinnowJapan only

β-MINNOW

A modular 95 mm floating minnow from TTT designed to bring darting jerkbait action into cover. The β-MINNOW combines a replaceable internal FRAME, flexible SKIN, BODY, and JOINT system to balance obstacle avoidance, hooking performance, and customizable action.