About this piece
The Imakatsu Pellet Bug is a creature bait designed by 2015 Bassmaster Classic champion Naoyuki Mihara. While its shape resembles a multi-legged insect, it is purpose-built to replicate the delicate hovering action of a shrimp. Made from silicone rubber, it sinks at an ultra-dead-slow pace and continuously quivers with subtle, lifelike movements that trigger wary bass.
Key features
- Multi-legged insect shape engineered primarily for shrimp-like hovering action
- Ultra-slow sinking rate with constant subtle leg vibration
- Designed for finesse techniques with a #8 hook threaded lightly through the rear
- Available in two sizes: 40mm (4 per pack) and 2inch (5 per pack)
- Offered in a range of proven colors to match local forage
Best for
- Clear water conditions where subtle presentations excel
- Drop-shot and light Texas rigging for pressured bass
- Imitating small crustaceans and invertebrates
- Finesse tournament applications
