Fishus Ippai 135 Jerkbait

The Fishus Ippai 135 Jerkbait pairs a slender baitfish profile with reflective finishes for anglers who like to control the pace of their presentation. Work it with short rod-tip twitches, mix in pauses, and experiment with a steady retrieve when fish respond to a moving target. Three color options give you a choice between a natural mullet look, a pink-backed accent, and a sardine-style pattern.

Give Your Retrieve a Change of Pace

A uniform retrieve is not always the answer when predators follow without committing. A jerkbait lets you vary the rhythm: twitch, pause, then move it again. The Ippai's lipped profile and sinking buoyancy make it an option to consider when you want to fish below the surface rather than stay on top. During a pause, allow for the lure's descent and keep it clear of bottom snags.

The Right Pick If...

You enjoy actively working a hard bait and adjusting your retrieve as conditions change. Start around visible baitfish, open-water edges, or clean casting lanes beside structure. Calm to moderately rippled water makes it easier to watch your line and compare retrieve styles. In heavy vegetation or snag-filled cover, a treble-hook lure needs more care than a weedless presentation.

Best for: twitch-and-pause retrieves, stop-and-go fishing, steady-retrieve experimentation, and baitfish-oriented predators feeding below the surface. Choose your rod and line to suit the lure and the fish you are targeting.

Pick a Finish That Fits the Water

• Mullet: a silver-sided, dark-backed pattern for a natural baitfish look.
• Pink Holo: reflective sides with a pink back, a useful change of color when you want something different from a natural pattern.
• Hot Belly Sardine: a blue-backed, spotted baitfish pattern with a contrasting underside.

Begin with the color closest to the local forage, then try a contrasting finish if fish follow but do not bite. Light, water clarity, and retrieve speed can all influence which presentation you prefer.

Details That Matter on the Water

• Slender, lipped jerkbait profile for an actively worked hard-bait presentation.
• Sinking buoyancy for below-surface fishing.
• Plastic body with reflective baitfish-style finishes.
• Belly and tail treble-hook positions.
• Three selectable colors, without changing models.

Fishus Ippai 135 at a Glance

Find the Rhythm Before You Cover Water

Make a short test cast where you can observe the lure. Begin with gentle twitches and a brief pause, then adjust rod movement and speed. Recover excess slack between movements without pulling the lure continuously. If you are fishing near the bottom, shorten pauses or begin retrieving sooner to reduce snag risk.

When fish are visibly feeding on top and you want a surface presentation, switch approaches with the Fishus Espetit Topwater Walking Bait.

Tackle Express Tips

• Change one variable at a time: try a different pause length before switching colors, so you can tell what made the difference.
• Watch your line during pauses and stay ready to recover slack when it moves unexpectedly.
• After fishing, rinse with fresh water when needed, dry thoroughly, and check hooks and split rings before storing.

Before Your First Cast

Does the Ippai 135 float or sink?
It is a sinking jerkbait. Account for its descent when pausing, especially around shallow rocks or other snags.

Which color should I start with?
Try Mullet for a natural silver baitfish look, Hot Belly Sardine for a spotted blue-backed pattern, or Pink Holo when you want a pink accent. Let local forage and fish response guide the choice.

Should I twitch it or use a steady retrieve?
Start with short twitches and pauses, then compare a steady retrieve. Test the lure near you first and adjust the pace to the water and fish activity.

Choose your color and add the Fishus Ippai 135 to your next hard-bait rotation at Tackle Express.