2025 Upcoming Japanese Baits & Tackles

Time to make attention to new Japanese fishing tackles (JDM)! ! Japanese fishing tackle manufacturers have unveiled their 2024 upcoming new products. We Japan Fishing Tackle introduces some of them.

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Daiwa

25 Steez Limited CT SV TW 70

DAIWA unvailed their flagship 2025 model designed specifically for precision mid-to-close range casting with lighter baits. Its specialized 30mm x 21mm spool delivers effortless, accurate casts with 3/16-3/8oz lures in that critical 100-foot zone. Perfect for finesse presentations with crankbaits like SOUL SHAD and IXI SHAD, small jerkbaits like X-80jr., light bladed-swimjigs like SUPER BREAK BLADE, and compact paddletails like DARK SLEEPER.
  Experience DAIWA's pinnacle technology for those technical presentations where precision matters most!

Jackall

BROOM STICK 4.8"

Jackall's renowned straight soft-plastic, Yammy, which had been secretly customized by Jackall pro staff, has been brushed up and commercialized. Be sure to use it with the cover neko rig introduced in our store when attacking heavy cover. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

SHIBO FLAT 3.6inch/4.8inch

At first glance, it looks similar to Deps' Bullflat, but this soft-plastic is particular about "not floating up and sticking to the bottom when slowly dragging". We will explain the benefits of not floating up on the product page in the future. "Shibo" is the name of the processing technology that suppresses the unnatural shine of the soft-plastic and focuses on a more lifelike appearance. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

VIVIDUS 5.8

A swimbait produced by B.A.S.S ELITE pro Kyoya Fujita. A "natural full-body driving action" that Fujita arrived at after carefully observing bass at bass pro shops etc. Even when reeled slowly, it shakes its head moderately, creating an action that looks as if it's not tied to a line. Imakatsu's Lazy Swimmer is also a masterpiece swimbait that focuses on dead slow retrieves, but VIVIDUS seems to move its body more firmly than the Lazy Swimmer while still focusing on dead slow. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

RIP'N POD 110

In recent years, a rare double-propbait from a Japanese brand is scheduled for release from Jackall. It is designed for ripping, where the bait is jerked to create splashes and draw fish. The front and rear props of different sizes and shapes grip the water, allowing for precise enticing without skidding on the surface. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

SOUL SHAD 58/68 SSR-F

Length: 2-1/4", 2-5/8"
Weight: 1/6oz, 1/4oz+
The legitimate successor model to the SOUL SHAD series that can be retrieved from low to ultra-high speeds without breaking down. By setting the maximum diving depth shallower, it can approach fish feeding in shallow areas without hitting the bottom. The release is scheduled for spring 2025.

JIMMY HENGE micro/ KING JIMMY HENGE

Micro and oversized models have been added to the finesse soft-plastic lineup that aims for reaction strikes with a snappy action. There's no doubt that the range of reaction drop shot techniques will expand. The release date for these is also undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

Imakatsu

RAINBOW BLADE

As far as we know, this is the only bladed-swim-jig that can induce bites even on the fall. Due to the movable rail eye placed on top of the head, it falls straight and cleanly on the fall, unlike typical bladed-swim-jigs that rotate. In clear water, when a bass follows the bait at high speed and the distance becomes short, causing the bass to lose interest, you can get a reaction strike by stopping and letting it fall. It is scheduled for release in spring 2025.

BAKUSOKU SHAD 5

Developed as a trailer for the Rainbow Blade, but it has been finished as a versatile soft-plastic that can also be used for Mid-strolling, weightless Texas rig, and high-speed retrieves. Amazingly, it produces a flashing rolling action like Mid-strolling just by retrieving. Now on sale.

BASSROID Jr. TABOO

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By adopting the FD guard system, which was developed based on the G guard attached to DRT's Klash, the Bassroid Junior has gained amazing cover dodging ability. The tail part has also been newly renewed according to the application.

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The FD guard system will also be sold separately by FISHDEVICE and can be attached to various swimbaits. It is scheduled for release in spring 2025.

EVIVIBE

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This is another product equipped with the FD guard system. It is said to have the ability to avoid obstacles while swimming as if licking the bottom. It is scheduled for release in summer to early fall of 2025.

HUDDLE BREATH GILL 3"

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A new Huddle Gill was born at the end of the development of the 3-inch Huddle Gill. Despite being a high-density soft-plastic, it stands on the bottom with its tail raised, trapping bubbles. Moving the soft-plastic causes the bubbles to detach, alerting the bass to its presence. This is also scheduled for release in spring 2025.

MJ POPPER

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A popper with a jointed body. It can minimize the travel distance after popping. The cup is slightly vertically elongated square cup, producing a spitting pop sound with head shaking and a fairly large "goboh" pop sound with a single jerk. Scheduled for release in the post-spawn season of May to June 2025.

RAINBOW DEAD TUBE T-1&T-2

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Special soft-plastics to further perfect the "dying fish left on the surface play", i.e., the "near-death rig". Instead of the hard-to-handle elastomer material that is too buoyant, it achieves a "non-sinking soft-plastic" with a normal material that has overwhelmingly better affinity with water and a more natural feel. The goal is to release it around early July 2025.

Slimy Lazy Swimmer 3.9"

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The main feature is the special 3DR coating that produces a slimy, slippery feel called the "slimy color". The action is characterized by the delicate, high-speed tail vibration, which is the exact opposite of the "Javallon Super Real 85". Scheduled for release in late March to early April 2025.

ZINX Mini Super Blade TG 3/4oz

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A reservoir and standing timber deep water attack model, the 3/4oz version, is going to be added to our store's recommended weak-action spinnerbait, the ZINX Mini Super BLADE TG. The startup of Imakatsu's one-of-a-kind ultra-thin, high-density phosphor bronze blade is eye-opening. The 3/4oz version now being released uses a hammered finish on the ultra-thin, high-density phosphor bronze, which is very difficult to process. To quickly and surely grab the water while suppressing buoyancy and make it easier to horizontally retrieve a certain deep layer, the blade edge is not processed and is a special hammered blade without processing. The scale-like hammered finish also produces a different random reflection effect from the original, and by utilizing this weight and the lightness of resistance unique to phosphor bronze that does not float up, it is also suitable for the ultra-high-speed, just-below-the-surface retrieval reaction fishing method in ultra-shallow waters. Scheduled for release at the end of March 2025! Why not try targeting big bass that settle in the shallows in spring?

Evergreen

OTTER CRAWLER

JACK HAMMER BABY JACK

A downsized model with slightly more subdued action than the original. Perfect for tough situations where even the JACK HAMMER SB won't get bites. Scheduled for release in May 2025.

LAST ACE 86S/ 103S

Downsized versions of the popular LAST ACE 128S for power Mid-strolling at our store. By using them in combination with the LAST ACE F series, you can create more finesse strategies. Scheduled for release in May 2025.

Deps

NEW SLIDE SWIMMER 300

A well-known upsized version of the 250.

The requests from passionate anglers who are crazy about big baits gave birth to it. It's said that the water-pushing vibration is increased even more than the size increase. Due to its 10oz class weight, it's a bait that selects its anglers, but big bass hunters should definitely get their hands on it. (Our store plans to have a small quantity in stock.) The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

FUNAJU

A 24oz class giant bait. The development started after witnessing a giant crucian carp being swallowed whole by a bass, which is very Deps-like. The GIRAGIRA KOUGEKI 11.6oz was also shocking, but the FUNAJU surpasses it at 24oz. Anglers with an insatiable urge for big bass should get their hands on it by any means. (Our store plans to have a small quantity in stock.) The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

GLIDE HEAD

A spinnerbait with a detachable offset hook (or straight hook). By attaching a trailer, the hook is hidden, so even when slowly dragging the bottom in complex shallow cover, it won't get snagged. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

Nories

JETTY SHAD 62SP

Length: 2-1/2"
Weight: 1/4oz
Depth: 6ft
Produced by Takumi Ito. An obstacle-avoiding compact crankbait with high cover-dodging ability for targeting bass that won't come out of cover. Let’s see how different from Deps' EVOKE Shad.

HULACHAT S 3/8oz, 1/2oz, 5/8oz

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(Although it hasn't been widely available due to production difficulties,) An upgraded version of the snag-resistant bladed-swim-jig popular at our store. The improvements are the upsizing of the hook and adjusting the hook position for increased hookup rates. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

TAC JIG 3/8oz, 1/2oz

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Takumi Ito's idea of the best full-size casting jig. A jig that can be used for cover hitting, jig strolling, or anything. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

ESCAPE TWIN MAGNUM

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Length: 5-1/4"
Weight: 1oz+
A magnum-sized model of Nories' long-running standard soft-plastic, the ESCAPE TWIN, is coming. It's said to have excellent compatibility with the TAC JIG. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

Megabass

VISION ONETEN SR

Length: 4-1/4"
Weight: 1/2oz
Depth : MAX 3ft
The popular VISION ONETEN series gets a shallow model with a maximum diving depth of 3ft! The release date is endo of Feb'24. 

IxI BLOWLY

Length: 2"
Weight: 3/8oz.
Type: FLOATING
Depth : MAX 1.5ft
A shallow crankbait from the I×I brand by Imakatsu CEO Katsutaka Imae and Megabass CEO Yuki Ito is here! The I×I BLOWLY is said to produce an action pitch that surpasses vintage balsa cranks at any retrieval speed range. Also, while the diving depth is MAX 1.5ft, it has enough drawing power to draw fish from the depths even in open water, not just for shallow cover cranking. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

MEGADOG-X 130

Length: 5"
Weight: 1oz.
A downsized model of the MEGADOG-X, which is popular among anglers pursuing big bass, is coming. The size reduction from 7" to 5" nicely fills the gap between the very different DOG-X DIAMANTE and MEGADOG-X 180. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

iPX-12

Length: 2-1/2"
Weight: 5/8oz.
Type: FLOATING
Depth : MAX 15ft
The iPX is the system deep crank series that B.A.S.S. ELITE Brandon Palaniuk is releasing for the first time in collaboration with Megabass. The iPX-12 has a main range of 12ft and reaches a maximum depth of 15ft. By maximizing casting distance and rapid diving performance, it can trace the targeted depth for a long time. The action is a high-pitch action with a sharp edge and strong vibration, and the high-profile body produces intense flashing to entice to a wide range of bass and aggressively induce bites. It's said to be the ultimate deep search bait that can win in tournament scenes dominated by forward-facing sonar. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

iPX-16

Length: 3"
Weight: 7/8oz.
Type: FLOATING
Depth : MAX 18ft
Swimming one step below the above iPX-12 is the iPX-16. The iPX-16 has a main range of 16ft and reaches a maximum depth of 18ft. The release date for this is also undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

i-SLIDE 265 R

Length: 10-1/2"
Weight: 6.1/2oz.
Type: FLOATING
A monster-sized model is added to the i-Slide for targeting giants. The i-SLIDE 265R doesn't feel sluggish movement or excessive pulling resistance at all despite its huge body. Of course, it is equipped with overwhelming durability, assuming it will be used for giant bass. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

KARASHI IG

Length: 2-3/8" / 2-3/4"
Weight: 1/8oz / 3/16oz
Type: SLOW SINKING
KARASHI IG is added to Megabass' "i" series. The existing KARASHI IGX has Floating and Sinking models, but the IG is SLOW SINKING. We will introduce the differences from KARASHI IGX on the product page in the future. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

KARASHI SPINNER

Length: 2-3/4"
Weight: 3/16oz+
Type: SINKING
KARASHI SPINNER packs the knowledge gained in developing KARASHI IGX into a sinking swisher. It achieves excellent straight-line stability and quick return to upright posture during long-distance retrieves. It is highly effective for completely neutral bass that didn't react well to KARASHI IGX. Over weed bottoms, from surface to middle layers, and under shallows and overhangs, just slow straight retrieve. The release date is undecided, so don't miss our store's newsletter.

MAGDRAFT 7"

Length: 7"
Weight: 4oz
The iconic swimbait from Megabass, the MAGDRAFT, now comes in a new 7" size. While 6" has been the standard size, and the 8" class was more selective in its user base, this new size might be perfect for anglers looking to target slightly bigger bass. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE with MAGDRAFT HEAD

Length: 5"/6"
The MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE, already released in the U.S., is scheduled to debut in Japan. Additionally, B.A.S.S ELITE pro Kenta Kimura is actively developing a dedicated jig head for this bait. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

MAGDRAFT AYU TWITCHER (Sinking)

Length: 7"
Weight: 1-1/2oz
A sinking model joins the MAGDRAFT AYU TWITCHER lineup, capable of underwater walk the dog. Used in combination with the existing SLOW FLOATING model, this will undoubtedly increase your catch rate. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

MAGDRAFT HASU RAVER (Sinking)

Length: 7"
Weight: 1-1/2oz
A Sinking model will be added to the MAGDRAFT HASU RAVER lineup. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

DARK SLEEPER 4.5"

Weight: 3/4oz, 1oz, 1-1/4oz
The bottom-fishing staple swimbait, Dark Sleeper, adds a maximum size of 4.8". Until now, 3.8" was the largest size, making it more of a jig or soft-plastic bait than a swimbait. However, at 4.8", it can properly be called a swimbait. This could be a new weapon for targeting big bass in deep water during summer and winter. Release date will be end of May'24.

X-BLAZAR

Length: 1.54", 2.20", 2.52"
Weight: 1/4oz, 1/2oz, 3/4oz
Megabass is set to release a new tail-spinner after a long hiatus. The special alloy low-center-of-gravity body maintains stable swimming action under any conditions, while the specially designed blade generates sharp vibrations and emits intense strobing flash at wide angles. The adjustable blade rotation angle creates distinct flashing and delivers crisp vibrations that can be felt through the rod. The resulting strong waves create remarkable drawing power that deep fish can't resist, triggering their feeding instinct. In today's era of Forward Facing Sonar, metal baits that quickly reach target depths and show up clearly on screen are more viable than ever. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

METAL-X

Length: 1.54", 2.01", 2.44", 2.68"
Weight: 1/4oz, 1/2oz, 3/4oz, 1oz
The METAL-X is back! While the previous METAL-X was designed for saltwater use, this new version is specifically for bass fishing. We'll introduce the differences from the old model on our product page later, but this revival seems perfectly timed for the current Forward Facing Sonar era. Stay tuned. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

JAMAICA BOA SUPER METAL

Weight: 1/2oz
The popular JAMAICA BOA evolves into the JAMAICA BOA SUPER METAL. We'll detail the evolution on our product page later. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

JAMAICA BOA Jr. SUPER METAL

Weight: 3/8oz
Along with the evolution of the JAMAICA BOA into the JAMAICA BOA SUPER METAL, a smaller version joins the lineup. With its lighter weight, it should be able to be retrieved slower than its bigger brother. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

GABARIN/GABARIN Jr.

Length: 2.48", 2.20"
Weight: 1/2oz, 1/2oz
This is Megabass's new frog, carefully developed over three seasons. It's said to respond nimbly to the slightest rod action. We'll explain the differences from the existing BIG GABOT frog in detail on our product page later. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

SPARK SHAD 3.6"

Often overshadowed by the MAGDRAFT, the excellent SPARK SHAD adds a new size. With its stronger action that violently moves the body compared to the MAGDRAFT, we encourage those who haven't tried it yet to pick up this user-friendly 3.6" size. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

HAZE-ST 3.4"

While announced last year, Megabass's soft plastic HAZE-ST remains unreleased. It appears to be designed with the currently hot Mid-strolling technique in mind but is said to be compatible with various rigging methods. Since Megabass is also releasing a Mid-strolling rod this year, we expect the HAZE-ST might finally be released. Release date is TBD, so make sure not to miss our newsletter.

SLAPHOG 3.5"

This is one of the soft plastics being developed by B.A.S.S. ELITE pro Kenta Kimura. It's said to consistently trigger big bites not only on the bottom but also during mid-water jig-strolling. Due to Kenta Kimura's immense popularity in Japan, we expect the initial release to be hard to obtain. However, given Kimura's perfectionism in development, we don't anticipate a release this year.

YAGOT 2.6"

This is another soft plastic being developed by B.A.S.S. ELITE pro Kenta Kimura. Development started with the concept of creating a bug bait that even Kimura, who excels more at power fishing than finesse fishing, could handle effectively. While the initial release is expected to be hard to obtain, given Kimura's perfectionism in development, we don't anticipate a release this year.