Interview with Gary Yamamoto 2025
Glenn reply :
Had a chance to have a candid conversation with the founder of Yamamoto baits. Let me know your thoughts!
roadwarrior reply :
12poundbass reply :
Pretty cool. Thanks!
bowman30 reply :
Glenn that was a great interview with Gary. You are correct you're not catching as many as you can if you are not using Senkos ????
Dwight Hottle reply :
Great history lesson behind the man & his product.
fishballer06 reply :
Pretty cool story. I learned a lot about his historic company. Thanks for putting this together, Glenn.
J Francho reply :
What's with the feather-duster? ????
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 3/19/2019 at 10:04 PM, J Francho said:What's with the feather-duster? ????
That's a fashion accessory.
Choporoz reply :
Well done, Glenn. Thank you.
That history goes nicely with the factory tour video that's out there.
found it:
Glenn reply :
On 3/19/2019 at 10:04 PM, J Francho said:What's with the feather-duster?
That's for cutting out wind noise. I had just been outside interviewing somebody, when I was literally pulled indoors for this unexpected interview. I went in completely unprepared! But growing up on the West coast certainly helped me pull a few questions out of my hat!
jimmyjoe reply :
On 3/19/2019 at 10:04 PM, J Francho said:What's with the feather-duster? ????
Sibilance filter. jj
TOXIC reply :
Really proud to represent them for as long as I have. Great Company, Great Baits.
J Francho reply :
I know what it's for, just teasing Glenn.
Todd2 reply :
Very cool video, thanks.
Koz reply :
Interesting interview and even more interesting that Gary seems a little perturbed about those managing the company that feel the need to keep inventing and pushing new products.
jimmyjoe reply :
On 3/20/2019 at 1:54 AM, Koz said:Interesting interview and even more interesting that Gary seems a little perturbed about those managing the company that feel the need to keep inventing and pushing new products.
Yeah. Makes me like and respect the guy even more. Too many people today think they're leading when they're actually following. jj
Darren. reply :
The man....
The men! 
WRB reply :
Good interview. Gary Yamamoto isn't someone who likes the spotlight and you were able to get him to share some of his history.
Gary fished against western pro's on the Colorado River lakes mostly, anglers like Mike Folkstead, Larry Hopper, Don Iovino etc, etc, that all started using Yamamoto soft plastics after he bought Twin T's and started his business. It was Bobby Garrland who started (Hula Grub) with his twin tail grub and spider skirt, it's his Gitzit tube we remember. Yamamoto improved the spider jig as he memtioned making it 1 piece.
The interview must have preceded Gary Yamamoto being inducted into Fishing Hall Fame.
Tom
heavyduty reply :
Interesting to hear Gary say he invented the senko as a sluggo replacement, fishing it like a jerkbait. That's how I fish it 95% of the time. Throw it out, let it wiggle down as the wake settles, twitch it a few times like you would a fluke, let it wiggle down, twitch, twitch. It's definitely a confidence bait for me for river smallies!
Enjoyed the interview, appears to be a humble man, thanks for sharing.
HeyCoach reply :
I told him I love using his Senko and Swimsenkos. He suggested another technique to use the swimsenko.
He he told me instead of only using it as a swimbait to try using it flipping.
TOXIC reply :
Just to highlight what a smart business man he is, he didn't patent (or he let the patent expire) the Senko and spend a lot of time and $$ chasing knockoffs, and let's be honest, there are Thousands of knockoffs, he has let his design and formula stand on it's own. And it has.
roadwarrior reply :
I was surprised Gary did not mention the Kut-Tail. I thought that was the most popular
GYCB product in Japan. No mention of the Fat Ika either.
J Francho reply :
Judging by what retail stores stock, the baits he mentioned usually what you find the most of. Especially Senkos. Even in the most dismal DSG fishing department, there's at least 30 flavors.
Glaucus reply :
On 3/20/2019 at 8:52 AM, heavyduty said:Interesting to hear Gary say he invented the senko as a sluggo replacement, fishing it like a jerkbait. That's how I fish it 95% of the time. Throw it out, let it wiggle down as the wake settles, twitch it a few times like you would a fluke, let it wiggle down, twitch, twitch. It's definitely a confidence bait for me for river smallies!
Enjoyed the interview, appears to be a humble man, thanks for sharing.
That's the way I do it too. I let it sink and then give it a few good jerks. The erratic darting produces more strikes than the lift and fall method.
Dangerfield reply :
Gary Yammamoto, angler first, business man distant 2nd. Awesome video Glenn, thanks for sharing.
The Bassman reply :
On 3/20/2019 at 9:40 PM, roadwarrior said:I was surprised Gary did not mention the Kut-Tail. I thought that was the most popular
GYCB product in Japan. No mention of the Fat Ika either.
Gonna give the Fat Ika a try this summer. Found them on E-Bay. I hear the best way to fish them is t-rigged backwards and weightless.
bowhunter63 reply :
Great interview, Love the senkos
schplurg reply :
On 3/21/2019 at 2:59 AM, Dangerfield said:Gary Yammamoto, angler first, business man distant 2nd. Awesome video Glenn, thanks for sharing.
Not necessarily...he also sells bull semen 
http://www.yamamotogenetics.com
QuoteExceptional genetics and attention to detail in care and feeding has produced, arguably, the best Wagyu bull semen in America. Gary's herd comes straight from Japan, winning multiple awards and providing some of the best genetics available in the US today.
I saw an interview on I think a Googan video awhile back. He's raising Japanese beef here in the states, if I remember correctly. They fished his private pond and he talked about it.
QuoteWe offer over 200,000 units of semen for sale.
Come and get it
RB 77 reply :
On 3/20/2019 at 9:40 PM, roadwarrior said:I was surprised Gary did not mention the Kut-Tail. I thought that was the most popular
GYCB product in Japan. No mention of the Fat Ika either.
I've heard that about the Kut Tail in Japan as well. Lord knows they are absolutely deadly. The Fat Ika is another staple out this way as well. Along with the Senko, these have been the top three GYBC baits in my local fishing associated circles for years.
Mike Boitnott reply :
Really good interview! Took my 8 year old Grandson to the Classic and he was able to meet Gary. Nice man, was proud that my grandson was able to talk to him about his favorite baits. My Grandson look confused at first when I told him I wanted him to meet Gary, until I explained he was the man that created his rainbow Senko Lol... <><
Columbia Craw reply :
I really enjoyed that Glenn. Where did 28 years go?
national19 reply :
Thanks! That was great! My three year old has senko worms as a daily toy alongside his hot wheels. My other son can't leave the store without begging for a new bag.
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