A hard bait that delivers strong water-pushing sideways swimming action.

1. A Hard Lure That Anyone Can Use for Easy "Yoko-Yoko" Action

The Slick Bait is a hard lure that allows anyone to easily achieve a sideways swimming action, commonly known as "yoko-yoko" in Japan. While soft plastics are typically used for this technique, they often require some water resistance before moving sideways, resulting in a somewhat sluggish start. In contrast, the Slick Bait has higher buoyancy than soft-plastics, enabling manipulation with subtle rod action. This ease of sideways movement allows anglers to imitate cornered baitfish along the shore without alerting bass to their presence, thereby triggering bites.

The swivel-style eyelet on both sides of the lure ensure a stable landing position on the water. This allows for an immediate good response upon landing, enabling anglers to entice bass just below the surface without being detected. The fins positioned on either side of the eye on the lure's belly help reduce hook flutter and minimize line tangles during casting.

2. Switch Between the Standout Power of Hard Lures and the Yoko-Yoko Action of Soft Plastics

While the "yoko-yoko" technique can lure bass to the surface in areas inaccessible to other lures, soft-plastics sometimes lack a bit of the attention-grabbing power. This is where the Slick Bait shines, utilizing the distinct the standout power of a hard lure. It features a rattle that responds quickly even to weak actions, attracting bass with sound. Additionally, the flickering characteristic of plastic lure materials stimulates the predatory instincts of bass.
Choose soft-plastics for a more natural presentation in heavily fished situations, and opt for the Slick Bait when targeting active bass, aiming for reaction bites, or when you need to draw bass from a distance.

3. Tail and Skirt Movement to Provoke Bites

The tail, made of soft elastomer material, sways with the lure's action, mimicking the escape movement of baitfish. Even when bass might be wary of a hard lure, the wavering tail action entice the bass. Furthermore, the skirt creates an appropriate level of resistance by gripping the water, generating a drifting motion and vibrations that further entice bites.