Yamamoto Yamatanuki - Best Kept Bass Fishing Secret?

[@ParabellumFishing]

Nice review Joe. I liked the up close and personal look at the bait in different colors. Look forward to hearing more about your wiggle stick. The BAIT! The bait called a wiggle stick. I forget sometimes who reads this stuff! LOL

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks Joe!👍 Yeah, my wife gave me THAT look when she asked where I was heading out to the other morning and my response was, “Gonna go meet up with Tim and check out his wiggle stick”. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ Appreciate the comment brother!😂🤣

[@ParabellumFishing]

@@live2fishofficial OK, by now, they should know they married grown children! LOL

[@live2fishofficial]

@@ParabellumFishing you’d think so!

[@MSaieeyahfishing]

Any bait works at st Clair. Best fishery hands down in the country.

[@markmiller9217]

Been using screw lock hooks. Works great in this very soft plastic!

[@live2fishofficial]

@@markmiller9217 they’re a must have for me!

[@Maplecook]

Interesting fin mark on that bass!

[@LarrysFishing]

Great review and tips on how to use and they seem to be working great for you. Nice job Joe!

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks Larry! Don’t like showing new products without showing them💯at WORK!👊💥🎣

[@randyclamhammer]

Definitely gonna get me some of these!

[@live2fishofficial]

It’s one of those that really caught my eye and is so unique. It’s definitely something those bass aren’t seeing a lot of…yet!😉 Highly recommend!👍

[@ThePerfectComboFishing]

Hello Joe. That looks amazing. I’m gonna have to buy some and bake em. 😂 It’s funny when you see lure and you immediately match the perfect location to throw it. Great review.

[@live2fishofficial]

Thank you! I’d love to see the color combos you could create on these lol! These things are so weird they have a LOT of room for modification and trying different techniques. I have some in mind I’ll be working on and sharing in the near future - STAY TUNED!👀

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

Great video!

[@Midwesthookset]

I can see myself catching some pond donkeys on these, rigged exactly like you had it! Seen these at my local walmart too, so that's a big plus.👍😎

[@live2fishofficial]

Absolutely! 👊💥🎣

[@gregchilders7643]

They have a 2.5 one also waiting for it to come available

[@brianhart6978]

Used the Yamatanuki for the first time this weekend. Worked great on LMB. Fished in and around lite to moderate cover cover (lilly pads, weed beds). Most hits were on the fall, similar to Senko. Durability is an issue. But, to be fair, I was using the same Gamakatsu Aaron Martens G-Finesse Heavy Cover Hook I use for t-rig Senkos. Maybe an EWG would not tear the bait as much when rigging. In anycase, I am adding the Yamatanuki to rmy regular arsenal. BIG fan of Yamamoto soft plastics.

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks for your input Brian! I think the durability issue may just be the hook. I’ve been using the EWG hooks and not having any issues. Like I said in the video, the only issue I’ve run into is that after so many strikes it starts to wear cosmetically. But I don’t think that’s necessarily a BAD thing…I often rub or agitate my Senkos to get that abrasive look and get that salt to the surface. Although the Yamatanuki colors faded, that salt really came out and it got more strikes. I haven’t done much pitching, flipping and punching with it, but I think it’s going to excel! Thanks for checking out the video and tight lines!👍🎣

[@hunter6099]

Just turn the beat.

[@AnglingSpiders]

What a strange design Joe, but doesn't matter if it works well. Another great review.

[@live2fishofficial]

Sometimes it’s those strange, weird things that get those bass to strike. They obviously know what they’re doing because it works!👍

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

Cool I will try them out

[@live2fishofficial]

Your smallies will CRUSH them!

[@siryarwammowray3445]

Got couple bags of these going to put them on the Ozark hook pitch around cover soon as weather breaks do you rough them up before you put them on the hook

[@live2fishofficial]

Sweet! Let me know how you do!

[@michiganfishing8094]

Tons of nice smallmouth on that. Looks like you could d shot, ned rig or just throw it on a jig head. Crazy looking bait but you couldn't keep them off. ¼ oz for a weightless bait is Crazy!

[@live2fishofficial]

I’m definitely going to do some mat punching with it in a trip I have planned. I think it’s going to do really well based on what I’m seeing with it.👍 Hopefully we run into each other again soon and I’ll have one for you to try out. Definitely fun!

[@michiganfishing8094]

@@live2fishofficial hope so! ¼oz bait will punch really well. Not sure where you'd find a spot to do it, but if you could it would be🔥

[@MaineStreamFishing]

I just got some and im going to fish them tomorrow

[@live2fishofficial]

Sweet! Best of luck to you!

[@MaineStreamFishing]

@@live2fishofficial thanks brother

[@live2fishofficial]

@@MaineStreamFishing let me know how you do

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

👍

[@cjfishtales2238]

Tried it. Does seem to have durability issues. Like another commenter, i was using the gamagatsu g finesse hybrid ewg style hook. Maybe a full on EWG will work better. Fishes similar to a senko. Last time out it seemed to do better than a senko in moderate cover. Plan on trying it around pads at the end of the month.

[@live2fishofficial]

Brought it along a trip to northern inland lakes this week and it punched through pads really well. Had some success so I’d call that a win!👍🎣

[@gary9943]

Great review but that bait weighs more than twice what you’re saying. It comes in at 5/8 oz.

[@live2fishofficial]

Yep, glad you caught that! That thing is stout!

[@bogolyskeepingitreel]

I can see “the duck call”. Also can see 💩. 😂. Like the one with the Amber👍 very interesting design for sure Joe. Did you have a issue with missing hook sets because of the thickness of it?

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks Chris! I initially thought the hooksets would be an issue but the EWG hook bend seems to flip that hook point forward on a strike and it sets just fine.👍

[@revolix3]

Interesting to try that, but haven't seen it yet in québec Montréal canada.

[@live2fishofficial]

It just came out here in the US. Would they ship to you over there?

[@Jafaking]

Peterborough Pro Tackle carries them. They're located in Ontario.

[@live2fishofficial]

@@Jafaking good to hear!

[@xDx0xUxGx]

My first thought was bowling pin

[@live2fishofficial]

Hahahahaha! Definitely looks like it!

[@douglascarter2216]

It’s 5/8oz

[@live2fishofficial]

😳Wow! That’s more than I thought…that’s pretty heavy for a soft plastic. Thanks for that!👍

[@ipaulosan]

Just got some, wondering what's your preferred way to work them for LM.

[@live2fishofficial]

I’ve been working them just like I do my neds. Either small pops and pauses or quick drags and letting it settle. Seems to be working well. For the smallmouth it was slow and steady dragging that worked well. It’s early so there’s not much vegetation. Later this summer I plan to do some testing with pitching and flipping it, punching through mats. I may even add some weight to it. Definitely excited to be trying different techniques with it this year. Thanks for watching and checking it out!👍

[@ipaulosan]

@@live2fishofficial TY👍🎣

[@live2fishofficial]

@@ipaulosan you bet! Let me know how it works out for you

[@dmvbronzebackyakker]

Appropriate that this is a “beaver” style bait… please rename it the Yamalama Ding Dong.

[@live2fishofficial]

It definitely has a bulbous beaver tail, that’s for sure!

[@kumbofishingusa]

I caught the largemouth with the same black spot on the fin

[@live2fishofficial]

Sweet! There’s one pier spot that I know I’ve actually caught the same fish because I compared the photos and the spots. Definitely cool markings!

[@geostrong3606]

Nice what's ur fav color now on stclair

[@live2fishofficial]

Mimizu 💯! The smallmouth really seemed to like that one.

[@kgspvgsp7569]

You think this is not family channel friendly, wait until you see the coverscat

[@live2fishofficial]

😂🤣true…

[@Glock-1]

They are 5/8oz by itself

[@live2fishofficial]

That sure is hefty!👊💥🎣

[@Maplecook]

Tanuki means, "raccooon dog," in Japanese. Yama means, "mountain." Most interesting name for fishing equipment. lol

[@live2fishofficial]

I knew I’d get your input on that!👍

[@Maplecook]

@@live2fishofficial I can't help it. I've been a pro language teacher for 30 years! lol

[@dirtyfisherman9188]

The bait is trash ..it catches bass but only last one fish....has no real action...a fluke does the same thing but better

[@live2fishofficial]

It depends on how you rig it, as I'll be showing you in a new video on the 2.5" version - size DOES matter!

[@dirtyfisherman9188]

@@live2fishofficial size of what the hook...I'm running a size 3 hook...the material is trash...they could have made a much strong plastic and got the same action...I fished it all day ..does it catch fish...sure...so does a cigarette butt...js

[@live2fishofficial]

@@dirtyfisherman9188 there’s a new 2.5” version out. I’ve done well on the 3.5” on the 4/0 hook, but the 2.5” is in another league…

[@dirtyfisherman9188]

@@live2fishofficial yea I got some just haven't thrown them...I figure a ned rig would probably be best

[@live2fishofficial]

@@dirtyfisherman9188 I’ll show you how NOT to screw that up on a ned rig👍