SOFT HANITAS 4

SOFT HANITAS 4 is a 4-inch soft-bodied fishing lure developed by Japanese manufacturer MADOTACHI.

Unlike conventional soft plastics, it combines a flexible, durable elastomer body with two adjustable mechanical systems: Qwing and IN.

The Qwing system allows anglers to change the angle of the lure's flexible fins, modifying its swimming behavior.

The IN system allows internal components, including hook and plate assemblies, to be removed and exchanged. This gives anglers the ability to customize the lure for different fishing conditions and presentations.

The lure weighs approximately 9.5–11.5 g depending on its configuration.

Rather than offering only one fixed swimming action, SOFT HANITAS 4 is designed around adaptability and user-controlled adjustment.

SOFT HANITAS 4 illustrates the experimental approach to lure design found among innovative Japanese manufacturers.

MADOTACHI focuses on combining practical fishing performance with adjustable mechanical structures.

The lure's interchangeable internal components and movable fins allow anglers to experiment with different configurations instead of relying on a single factory-set action.

Its soft elastomer construction also distinguishes it from the hard-bodied models in the HANITAS family.

For anglers interested in unusual Japanese lure engineering, SOFT HANITAS 4 offers an example of how material design and mechanical customization can work together.

SOFT HANITAS 4 can be fished with a controlled retrieve while using its adjustable fins to experiment with different swimming actions.

Anglers can change the Qwing fin angles to alter the lure's behavior, then test the result in the water and fine-tune the configuration.

The interchangeable IN system provides another way to modify the lure's setup by changing internal components.

A steady retrieve is a practical starting point, with pauses and changes in speed used to explore how the selected configuration behaves.

MADOTACHI notes that the factory configuration is not designed for high-speed retrieves. Additional weight may be required depending on the intended presentation.

If the lure does not track straight, the manufacturer recommends adjusting the position of one fin to correct its balance.

• Adjustable swimming presentations
• Steady retrieves
• Experimenting with different fin angles
• Customizing lure action for changing conditions
• Baitfish-oriented presentations
• Situations where a soft-bodied lure is preferred
• Anglers interested in modular lure systems

SOFT HANITAS 4 stands apart from conventional soft swimbaits through its combination of flexible materials and adjustable mechanical systems.

Most soft swimbaits rely on a fixed body and tail shape to produce their swimming action. SOFT HANITAS 4 adds movable fins that allow anglers to change the lure's behavior without replacing the entire bait.

Its IN system provides further customization through interchangeable internal components.

This modular approach reflects MADOTACHI's emphasis on mechanical innovation and adaptability.

For US anglers interested in JDM tackle, SOFT HANITAS 4 offers an unusual example of a soft-bodied lure designed to be adjusted and reconfigured rather than fished in only one predetermined way.