Fat Ikas for large mouth? 2024
IntroC reply :
I have heard a lot about these baits for smallmouth but are they good large mouth baits as well? I have had a couple packs and used them once without any success and havn't given them much of a chance since then. Maybe a confidence thing. I fish a reservoir that is heated by a powerplant with no weeds but a lot of rocky structure. Would the Ika be a good option when fishing rocks for Largemouth? Thanks for the help fellers.
tnbassfisher reply :
The way I look at them is that you can use them in the same places that you can use a normal tube. It will just have different action and is heavier seeing as it isn't hollow, while most tubes are.
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteThe way I look at them is that you can use them in the same places that you can use a normal tube.
Nope. The Fat Ika is not designed to be fished
like a tube. This bait is a substitute for a Senko.
It should be fished weightless The "magic" is in
the fall which is slow and for the most part, horizontal.
Unlike a tube which can be fished at any depth,
the Fat Ika is most effective in shallow water,
<12'. Fish this bait anywhere you would consider
fishing a weightless Senko. The green fish love
them!
8-)
bugman reply :
http://www.***.com/articles/misc/backward-ika.shtml
Check out the article, it's all you need to know!
JigMe reply :
Can you rig Ika by the skirt? Would that give the lure a different presentation?
bigfruits reply :
rig it weightless and backwards (skirt up) and it will actually sink away from you.
for example, if you land it next a log it should sink under the log.
EastTexasBassin reply :
I caught a bunch of nice fish winter before last on green pumpkin fat ikas. Rig 'em backwards (skirt forward) and fish them slow.
The only thing I don't like about them is that they resulted in too many gut hooked fish for me. Bass would hit them and swallow them too dang fast.
Hammer 4 reply :
You really need to keep your finger on the line to detect a hit..I find that if I don't do that, and pay attention ..they can and do get the bait down kinda deep.
b.Lee reply :
These are two fish caught within 5 minutes of each other. I threw it at a tree submerged with a little bit sticking out at the top and just let it sit there and shook the tip a little.
And as you can see skirt on top and I never gut hook any of them.
Sfritr reply :
No!!!
Fat Ikas will NOT catch Largemouths. Actually, LG Bass will spook and leave the lake. So, please if you have an excessive amount just ship them to me and I will properly dispose of them :
Hammer 4 reply :
Nice fish BLee, that's how it's done...
whoopbazz reply :
Well, you guys got the bait monkey on me now. I'll have to go out and get me a few packs....d**n!
iceintheveins reply :
I will be picking up a couple packs of Ikas in April when the bite starts up.
=Matt 5.0= reply :
Probably the only soft plastic that I've used in the last 20 years that HASN'T caught a bass.
soccplayer07 reply :
QuoteProbably the only soft plastic that I've used in the last 20 years that HASN'T caught a bass.
x2. can't get a ika bite to save my life.
roadwarrior reply :
Seems impossible to me......................
Hammer 4 reply :
Yep..that's really hard to believe... :-/
tnbassfisher reply :
QuoteQuoteThe way I look at them is that you can use them in the same places that you can use a normal tube.Nope. The Fat Ika is not designed to be fished
like a tube. This bait is a substitute for a Senko.
It should be fished weightless The "magic" is in
the fall which is slow and for the most part, horizontal.
Unlike a tube which can be fished at any depth,
the Fat Ika is most effective in shallow water,
<12'. Fish this bait anywhere you would consider
fishing a weightless Senko. The green fish love
them!
8-)
I stand corrected.
JonBasser reply :
I fished them both ways with much success. I have had to most aggressive bites in comparision to all other baits I have fished
MaxumBass reply :
They are one of my go to baits! I just can't imagine NOT catching a bass on one. They seem very senko like as far as bites.
JigMe reply :
wow. Senko doesn't work :-/
b.Lee reply :
One of my new favorite baits for 2010
I.rar reply :
QuoteQuoteProbably the only soft plastic that I've used in the last 20 years that HASN'T caught a bass.x2. can't get a ika bite to save my life.
i was the same way with senkos/trick sticks. i would throw them every way possible and i wouldnt get a second look from the fish so i gave away almost all of them. i recently decided to give them another shot and it seems every time i throw one now , i catch a fish.
i think i may give these a shot..
=Matt 5.0= reply :
I'd rather use dynamite.
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteI'd rather use dynamite.
You must catch too many fish. We have a lot
of guys that would just like to catch some. The
Senko is and has been the #1 producer for more
than a decade. I suspect it will be #1 for another
10 years.
8-)
=Matt 5.0= reply :
QuoteQuoteI'd rather use dynamite.You must catch too many fish. We have a lot
of guys that would just like to catch some. The
Senko is and has been the #1 producer for more
than a decade. I suspect it will be #1 for another
10 years.
8-)
Yeah, it's actually pretty lame seeing all the bloated, discarded senkos laying on the bottom. Give me a jig anyday.
Taylor Fishin 4 life reply :
so are pretty much like a spider grub without the curly tails ? and is there any difference between Kiamis palm tree and yamamotos fat ika ? and lets say i wanted to buy some what would be the nessity colors ?
.ghoti. reply :
Quoteso are pretty much like a spider grub without the curly tails ? and is there any difference between Kiamis palm tree and yamamotos fat ika ? and lets say i wanted to buy some what would be the nessity colors ?
Palm trees and Fat Ikas are the same bait, from the same factory. Just a different package, and some different colors.
For colors, the same you would normally use. Something natural for clear water, something bright or very dark for off colored water.
b.Lee reply :
Went to my local bait monkey store today, they just moved into a new location, and I couldn't find the Fat Ika's I freaked out for a second, until they showed me I was in the wrong isle.
IntroC reply :
Thanks for the boost in confidence in these baits. I have been catching the bass pretty good at this powerplant lake on power worms and I think the bass are getting conditioned to the worms. Looking for something with a different look and I seen these hanging on my wall of shame and remembered hearing about them for smallies. Wasn't to sure about the large mouth variety. Looks like They'll be getting some Fat Ikas to eat. Thanks again fellers.
b.Lee reply :
Yeah I am pretty sure the two I pictured are largmouth. I have yet to catch any smallies in my bass fishing career so. yeah.
BassThumb reply :
I can't believe I've never tried these. They look like prime skipping baits.
JKarbo214 reply :
How does everyone fish these? T-Rigged weightless?
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteHow does everyone fish these? T-Rigged weightless?
Hmm...
Start on page one.
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Hammer 4 reply :
I tried skipping them once, I'm not that good at it, and the Ika sorta did a tumble, and stopped before it got to where I wanted it..lol They cast pretty far on 8 or 10lb line weightless.
QuoteI can't believe I've never tried these. They look like prime skipping baits.
Taylor Fishin 4 life reply :
QuoteI tried skipping them once, I'm not that good at it, and the Ika sorta did a tumble, and stopped before it got to where I wanted it..lol They cast pretty far on 8 or 10lb line weightless.
try sling shotting it with a spinning reel
Hammer 4 reply :
All I had at the time was my bc rig. Plus there aren't many places locally that require skipping.. But I'll give it a shot with the spinning rig.
QuoteQuoteI tried skipping them once, I'm not that good at it, and the Ika sorta did a tumble, and stopped before it got to where I wanted it..lol They cast pretty far on 8 or 10lb line weightless.try sling shotting it with a spinning reel
jrk reply :
Ever since RW turned me on to these last summer, this and the senko have been producing for me all season...snow, ice and now. 4 pounder tonight and a 4 and 3 pounder last night.
seyone reply :
The fat Ika are one of my favorite soft plastics. I recently picked up a couple packs of Damiki's Hydra. I haven't thrown them yet but they look similar.
b.Lee reply :
Yeah the Daimiki look cool because of the ball ends on the arms.
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