KAESU Kumokiri Shallow Soft Swimbait

KAESU Kumokiri Shallow – Hybrid Soft Swimbait

The KAESU Kumokiri Shallow Soft Swimbait is an innovative Japanese hybrid swimbait designed to deliver an incredibly lifelike swimming action in shallow water. Measuring 165 mm (6.5 inches), the Kumokiri combines a soft, realistic exterior, a buoyant internal resin core, and a flexible mesh joint to create natural movements that closely imitate a living baitfish.

Unlike conventional hard swimbaits or soft plastic lures, the Kumokiri features KAESU's unique 3X Layer Body Construction. This combination of three different materials produces subtle vibrations, fluid body movements, and a realistic appearance capable of triggering strikes from even the most pressured bass.

The S/S-M Short Lip Model is specifically engineered for shallow-water fishing with slow to medium retrieves. Its short diving lip creates a tight, responsive wobbling action, allowing anglers to work the lure just beneath the surface or create a subtle waking presentation. By attaching the included tungsten weight, anglers can adjust the lure's buoyancy and reach depths of approximately 1 meter (3.3 feet).

Whether you're targeting bass along shallow shorelines, working above submerged vegetation, or fishing during challenging conditions, the KAESU Kumokiri offers a remarkably natural presentation that combines the benefits of both hard and soft swimbaits.

Key Features

• 3X Layer Body Construction: Combines three different materials to create a highly realistic swimming action and natural water displacement.
• Soft Realistic Exterior: A flexible outer body produces subtle, lifelike movements that imitate the natural motion of a baitfish.
• Buoyant Resin Internal Core: Provides flotation and structural support while generating a responsive wobbling action.
• Flexible Mesh Joint: Reacts to even the slightest water movement, allowing the rear body to move naturally during slow retrieves and pauses.
• Shallow Short Lip Design: Designed specifically for slow to medium retrieves in shallow water, producing a tight and consistent swimming action.
• Adjustable Swimming Depth: An integrated weight attachment eye allows anglers to install the included tungsten weight to reach depths of approximately 1 meter.
• Natural Waking Action: Can be retrieved just beneath the surface to imitate a baitfish swimming in shallow water.
• Stainless Steel Hook Hanger: Designed to maximize hook movement and provide additional flexibility during fights.
• Versatile Hybrid Design: Combines the responsiveness and buoyancy of a hard bait with the realistic texture and movement of a soft swimbait.

Recommended Fishing Techniques

• Slow Steady Retrieve: Retrieve slowly to produce a subtle wobbling action and lifelike body movements.
• Shallow Waking: Work the lure just beneath the surface to create a natural swimming presentation along shallow shorelines.
• Fishing Above Vegetation: Keep the Kumokiri swimming above submerged grass and weed beds where bass are actively hunting baitfish.
• Stop & Go: Alternate slow retrieves with brief pauses to take advantage of the flexible mesh joint and natural body movement.
• Weighted Shallow Retrieve: Attach the included tungsten weight to reduce buoyancy and explore depths down to approximately 1 meter.

Specifications

• Length: 165 mm (6.5 in)
• Weight: 45 g (1.58 oz)
• Type: S/S-M Short Lip / Shallow Soft Swimbait
• Buoyancy: Floating
• Retrieve Speed: Slow to Medium
• Swimming Depth: Just below the surface to approximately 1 m (3.3 ft) with included weight
• Body Construction: 3X Layer Hybrid Body
• Joint: Flexible Mesh Sheet
• Hook Size: #2
• Split Ring Size: #4
• Included Accessory: 1 Tungsten Weight (1.3 g)
• Target Species: Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass

Storage Recommendations

To maintain the lure's original shape and swimming performance, store the Kumokiri straight without bending its soft body. Keeping it in its original packaging is recommended. Avoid direct contact with elastomer-based soft plastics to prevent material reactions.

Manufacturer's Note: Small holes may be visible on the lure's surface as a result of the manufacturing process. These are normal and do not indicate a product defect.

With its lifelike swimming action, innovative hybrid construction, and exceptional shallow-water performance, the KAESU Kumokiri Shallow Soft Swimbait is an outstanding choice for anglers looking to tempt pressured bass with a subtle and realistic presentation.