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Spring 2025
I
t’s been nearly
two years since
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kyoya Fujita
first showed off a crazy
Japanese lure, unlike
anything American bass
anglers had seen. The
dice-shaped baits with
skirt material protruding
from them looked bizarre,
but he made them work.
Now that these “fuzzy
dice” lures have been
on our shores for a few
seasons, there are more
options from different
brands, and American
bass anglers are finally
taking them more seriously.
Many anglers still can’t get past the uniqueness of these baits, and many still believe they are a joke, but they work very well and show the bass something they’ve likely never seen before. It’s still not too late to get in on this trend, as many anglers still haven’t given these lures a fair shot, but you’re missing out if you haven’t tried them.
Here’s more information about the different baits on the market, ways to fish them, and what makes them work so well.
MEET THE BAITS
The “fuzzy dice” name that categorizes most of these baits comes from the OSP Saikoro Dice Rubber, which is molded like six- sided dice, complete with the pips, that you would roll in a game. These are an excellent option for someone getting into this kind of fishing, and they come in some great colors and salted and unsalted versions.
A newer entrant is
the Geecrack Imo Kemushi Cue Bomb, which comes in two different sizes. It is more of a sphere with protruding rubber skirt material and a larger overall profile because of the longer strands. These baits are molded with elastomer plastic, making them very durable. The material is also buoyant and gives a nice, flowing action no matter how you rig it.
Another option is the baits from Hideup, the Coike series. This lineup includes some unique baits that look more like centipedes or sea urchins. These baits have a big following in Japan and will now be available in America through Spro, so you will likely see more of them soon.
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