IMAKATSU

Imakatsu Gillroid Glide Bait

$79.99 - $89.99

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Description

Another premium import from Japan, the Imakatsu Gillroid offers unmatched attention-to-detail and a number of rigging options that will put it at the forefront of your swimbait arsenal. Included with two soft plastic tails, the Imakatsu Gillroid can be quickly modified to change its swimming action from a traditional gliding movement (flat tail) to a more pronounced thumping action (boot tail).Out of the package, the Imakatsu Gillroid possesses a slow-float, but can easily be altered with lead and tungsten strips to deliver the perfect amount of suspension and orientation. Offering two different rigging options, the Imakatsu Bassroid features a line-tie at the nose and underneath the chin, so anglers can get the desired angle-of-pull for their application.Covered with an incredibly realistic 3D finish, the Imakatsu Gillroid features a seamless fin design, 3D eyes, subtle gill plate accents, and a perfectly sized profile, all of which work together to produce one of the most genuine bluegill imitation on the market. Truly a trophy hunter’s delight, the Imakatsu Gillroid blends detail, performance, and quality all-in-one must-have package. Imakatsu Boot tail Length Flat tail Length Weight Class Gillroid Jr. 5-1/4" 4-3/4" 1.8oz Slow-Floating Gillroid 6-1/4" 5-1/2" 2.6oz Slow-Floating Upgrade Your Treble Hooks!

Specifications

Category

Glide Baits

Weight

2.6 oz (74 g)

Length

6.25 in (159 mm)

Sink Rate

slow floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

glide

Conditions

clear water, open water, vegetation

Field Notes

Best for targeting pressured bass around bluegill forage, especially when fish want a realistic, slow-moving profile. Work it with long pauses and gentle rod sweeps to get the glide action, or switch to the boot tail for a stronger thump when fish are more aggressive. The slow-float lets you keep it in the strike zone longer over cover and open water.

Pros

  • Highly realistic bluegill profile
  • Interchangeable tails change action
  • Slow-float helps with pause-and-pull presentations

Cons

  • Premium price
  • Requires tuning/rigging choices to match conditions
  • Not ideal when fish want a fast-moving bait

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