About this piece
The Imakatsu Viral 70SS is a slow-sinking double swisher meticulously designed by Kono Masahiko to mimic the natural swimming motion of shrimp, a key forage for bass. Its unique clover-shaped propeller emits a distinctive crustacean-like metallic sound, while a silicone rubber beard ensures a horizontal posture and a lifelike shrimp silhouette. Simply retrieved at a constant slow speed, it remains stable even at high speeds, making it highly effective along structure edges.
Key features
- Dedicated shrimp pattern with double swisher for realistic sound and action
- Silicone rubber beard prevents nose-up and enhances shrimp-like silhouette
- Special clover-shaped propeller creates a unique "shari-shari" crustacean sound
- Feather hooks represent shrimp legs and aid horizontal stability
- Maintains stable straight swimming even at ultra-high retrieve speeds
- Dead-slow retrieve keeps the propeller spinning without stall
Best for
- Bass targeting shrimp or crayfish in shallow cover
- Slow rolling along riprap, seawalls, reeds, docks, and woody structure
- Anglers preferring a simple, steady retrieve over complex rod work
- Spring and fall when shrimp imitations excel
