Zako Swimbait-Trailer Review | Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits 4″ Zako
About the Zako
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits Zako Sample Pack
The Zako was launched by Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits in 2017 and was designed by professional angler Brett Hite. This bait mimics bluegill and shad with a more rounded belly and is typically fished as a swimbait trailer or by flipping. The small accordion-like tail closely resembles baitfish and improves hookset ratios by folding in on itself. While fishing with the lure before it was named, Brett often referred to it as, “my little fish” – “Zako” means “little fish” in Japanese and hence how the name was born.
The Gary Yamamoto crew gave out some new product samples during the 2017 Bassmaster Classic in Houston, Texas. Anglers and fans also had the opportunity to meet and take a selfie with the legend (Gary) himself.
Zako Rigging
The Zako
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits Zako Soft Plastic Lure
Zako Size Selection
Only available in the 4 inch length.
Zenko Color Selection
The Zako is offered in 15 different color/glitter combinations: Black w/blue flake (021), Pumpkin Pepper (297), Chartreuse Shad (909), Electric Shad (973), Rainbow Shad (992), Cream White (036), Disco Green (375), Green Pumpkin/Lemon laminate (929), Green Pumpkin/White laminate (981), Sight Flash (993), Tennessee Shad (994), 021/297 laminate (991), Watermelon w/copper/Orange w/red laminate (956), Watermelon/Lemon laminate (906), and Fading Watermelon Pepper (194J)
