Ima Sasuke 120 Reppa

The Ima Sasuke 120 Reppa puts a tight wobbling and rolling baitfish presentation just below the surface, with a shifting tungsten weight system to help you reach water beyond the first line of wash. This 120mm, 18g slow-floating minnow is a practical choice when you want casting distance without moving to a bulky, heavier plug.

Cast across a current seam, bring the line tight, and let a steady retrieve establish the swim. Short rod twitches add a change of direction, while a brief pause lets the slow-floating body rise. It is a versatile way to work shallow feeding lanes rather than rushing a lure past fish holding near the surface.

Reach the Seam, Stay in the Shallow Zone

The internal tungsten weights shift toward the tail during the cast, then return forward on the retrieve. That change in balance supports distance casting and a stable swimming presentation. The dished lip produces the Sasuke's characteristic wobbling and rolling action, with a stated running range of 70–90cm. Current, line diameter, rod angle, and retrieve speed affect actual depth.

Best for: surf casting, inlet and estuary current seams, shallow inshore baitfish presentations, and targeting striped bass or calico bass where forage and conditions suit a 120mm minnow. Work open lanes beside structure rather than through heavy weed or exposed rocks.

The Right Pick If You Want a Shallow Swimmer

Choose the Reppa when baitfish are riding high, a topwater is not drawing interest, or you want a swimming plug that rises slowly during pauses. Start with a steady retrieve in moving water and add occasional twitches when fish follow without committing. It is not the first choice for probing deep water or crawling through snag-filled cover: its shallow running range and three treble hooks make open water the better fit.

What Makes the Reppa Different

• Tungsten weight transfer: shifts casting weight rearward, then forward for the retrieve.
• Slow-floating body: allows a rising pause between swimming sequences.
• Dished lip: creates wobbling and rolling action on a steady retrieve.
• ABS plastic construction: a hard-bodied baitfish presentation for saltwater casting.
• Three Owner ST-46 size #6 hooks: the listed factory hook configuration.

Models & Specs

All four color options share these specifications. Select your color above.

Match the Finish to Your Water

Hot Belly Sardine combines a blue back, silver sides, dark spots, and a pink belly for a baitfish look with added contrast. Lime Clear offers a translucent body with a green back, a useful starting point when you want a subtler profile. Cotton Candy adds multicolor flash to silver sides, while Red Head pairs a bold red head with a reflective silver body. Start with the local forage, then change contrast if fish are following but not striking.

Get the Swim Before Adding the Twitch

Use tackle rated to cast an 18g lure, and start by swimming it beside you to find the slowest retrieve that keeps a consistent action. Cast across or slightly up-current, take up slack, and guide the lure through the seam without overpowering it. In calmer water, mix a steady swim with short twitches and brief pauses. Keep enough line contact to detect a take without pulling the lure unnaturally.

For a braid-to-leader setup, pair it with an appropriately matched test of Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader. Balance abrasion allowance against lure movement rather than automatically choosing the heaviest leader. If you want another floating saltwater minnow option for your rotation, compare the Daiwa Salt Pro SP Minnow Floating.

Tackle Express Tips

• Watch the lure near shore before making a long cast. Adjust speed and rod angle until it tracks cleanly in the current you are fishing.
• Give a following fish a change of pace: try one short twitch followed by a brief pause instead of simply reeling faster.
• Rinse with fresh water after saltwater use, dry before storage, and check hooks, split rings, and leader after contact with structure.

Sasuke Questions, Answered

Does the Sasuke 120 Reppa float or sink?
It is a slow-floating minnow. It rises during a pause rather than sinking; added hardware or changes to the factory hooks can affect buoyancy and balance.

How deep does it run?
The stated range is 70–90cm, approximately 2.3–3 feet. Actual running depth changes with current, retrieve speed, line diameter, and rod position.

Should I twitch it or reel steadily?
Start with a steady retrieve to establish its wobbling and rolling swim. Add short twitches and pauses when you want a less predictable presentation, especially if fish follow without taking.

Choose your color and add a shallow-running saltwater minnow to your next surf or inshore session with Tackle Express.