Imakatsu Little Bats

The Little BATS is a compact crankbait engineered to deliver the same signature performance as the original WADDLE BATS in a smaller, more versatile package. At roughly half the body size and less than half the weight of its predecessor, Little BATS excels in high-pressure fisheries, small ponds, creeks, and other compact waters where downsized presentations consistently produce more strikes. It's also an excellent choice for trout fishing. Despite its smaller profile, Little BATS retains the legendary CHIDORI Action—an unpredictable, irregular darting motion that triggers instinctive reaction bites from pressured and wary fish.

Designed to perform best with a simple, steady retrieve, Little BATS requires no special rod work to create its unique action. Its patented Waddle Blade System features a freely rotating rear blade that naturally rolls under water pressure. As the blade momentarily catches water, it briefly disrupts the lure's balance, causing the bait to dart erratically before immediately returning to its tight, natural swimming action. This random "CHIDORI" movement occurs automatically and varies with retrieve speed, allowing anglers to fine-tune the frequency of the action to match changing conditions. For maximum effectiveness, retrieve the lure just below the surface and increase your reel speed as it passes key targets like weed edges, docks, timber, or other cover, creating a perfectly timed burst of erratic movement right where fish are holding. The result is a highly effective finesse crankbait that combines natural swimming action with sudden, unpredictable strikes that bass and trout simply can't ignore.