Various companies are competing to develop soft-plastics that make Mid-strolling easy for anyone. For instance, there are soft-plastics in the market designed with lips to facilitate rolling. However, Imakatsu's solution was to use high buoyancy elastomer material. The Huddle Fat Fly Elastomer, due to its high buoyancy that allows it to float in water, responds quickly to rod action. This makes it very easy to roll and simplifies the execution of Mid-strolling techniques.

While many other companies' soft-plastics designed for Mid-strolling are oval-bodied, resembling small fish, the Huddle Fat Fly Elastomer's body edges are sharply defined and its sides are flat. This body shape allows for stronger water displacement during rolling, while also emitting intense flashing from the entire side surface of the soft-plastic.

The Huddle Fat Fly, being a floating type, allows for buoyancy adjustment using nail weights. By tuning it to suspending, you can meticulously target lethargic bass in the mid-water, right in front of their eyes.

*The soft-plastic in the photo is ANOTHER bait made from ELASTOMER material.

Using elastomer material, which is becoming increasingly popular in Japan, the Huddle Fat Fly is more expensive than typical soft-plastic materials, but offers not just high buoyancy but also exceptional durability that is challenging for both manufacturers and retailers. According to Mr. Imae's blog, this durability is so remarkable that the lure can withstand catching up to 30 fish without breaking.