Shimano BT Bait 99F ST Chiayu
Lure Details
- BrandShimano
- CategoryHard Baits
- TypeGlide Baits
- Target SpeciesBass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Peacock Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout, Walleye
- Water TypeFreshwater
- ColorsMulti-color
- MaterialHard Plastic / ABS
- Action / BehaviorFloating, Gliding, Spinning
- Length (cm / in)10 cm (3 15/16")
- Weight (g / oz)6 g (0 3/16 oz)
- Depth (m / ft)0–0 m (0–0 ft)
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The Shimano BT Bait 99F ST Chiayu is a compact, multi-jointed swimbait designed for finesse presentations and “match-the-hatch” scenarios. Built with three hard-body sections and a durable elastomer tail, it produces a smooth, natural swimming action at any retrieve speed, ideal for targeting pressured predators like bass in clear-water environments. Shimano’s SCALE BOOST technology enhances realism with a hyper-reflective holographic pattern that mimics the lifelike shimmer of baitfish. Available in slow-sink and floating models, the BT Bait excels with light spinning setups or bait finesse (BFS) gear. Compact yet incredibly detailed, it’s a go-to choice for finesse anglers pursuing big fish on small profiles.
Best Conditions
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Best Water Clarity: Clear, Stained
- Light: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Recommended Tackle
- Rod Power: Light (L)
- Line Test: 4 lb / 2 kg, 6 lb / 3 kg, 8 lb / 4 kg, 10 lb / 5 kg
- Leader Length: 12 in / 30 cm, 18 in / 45 cm
Media & How-to
Use gentle rod sweeps for a natural S-swim; pause to let the tail articulate fully.
