The design remains the same, but improvements have been made. The material has been changed from a Rubber to a PVC compound. This change allows for more vivid color patterns and allows the addition of Keitech’s “Strong Squid Scent”.

The Balsa Bull: Lures become legends in a number of ways. Some are from long histories of success on the water – others from closely held secrets amongst top regional anglers. The Ichiban Minnow attained legendary status from the latter. Also known as the Balsa Pro, it attained a cult following in the 1990s as the walking bait to use in the clear waters of the west. It was responsible for a number of wins at the toughest tournament in bass fishing, the U.S. Open, held annually on Nevada’s Lake Mead. Then, in the late ‘90s, the bait was taken out of production. Before today the only way to possess one was to pay exorbitant prices through on-line auctions. Now that’s changed. Today we bring you the Balsa Bull – the answer to the mysterious Balsa Pro. The Balsa Bull was painstakingly reverse engineered from the Balsa Pro utilizing a few of the remaining originals. X-ray investigation methods, 3D scanning and other engineering analysis methods were used to make the Balsa Bull an exact replica of the original Balsa Pro. The bait has every attribute of the original including its triple foiled finish and through-wire construction and weighting. If you’ve thrown the original you know its effectiveness. If you’ve never had the opportunity to use the original, now you can with the Balsa Bull.

This bait is an excellent choice for making long casts while covering a lot of water fast. When the situation demands for slowing down and slow rolling through deep cover this bait gets those big fish to bite. This spinner bait covers a wide spectrum of needs in many different situations. We have made available the most realistic color patterns out there. We are positive that you are casting one of the highest quality baits on the market today.

Arashi Rattling Flat Crank
The Arashi Rattling Flat Crankbait swims with a tight wiggling action creating maximum flash and vibration. Multi-ball rattle for loud, variable pitch and a long-cast design for increased distance with accuracy. Premium black Nickel VMC® hooks.

Arashi Rattling Square Bil
Based on the super cranking successful Silent Square 3 & 5, the Rattling models feature a multi-ball rattle system that precisely imitates the sound of baitfish feeding in the shallows. Key design features previously only found in expensive, custom lures gives anglers a true edge when fishing an Arashi lure. Both models run with a lively rolling action and a pronounced tail kick. Built-in buoyancy to back out of cover with a square lip design for increased deflection is the perfect match for contacting structure. Premium Black Nickel VMC® Hooks.