Evergreen - Kicker Bug 4"
About this lure
The Kicker Bug 4" is a next-level softbait that brings something completely different to your tackle box. Designed by Toshifumi Kikumoto, this creature-style lure combines multiple independent actions for a lifelike, unpredictable movement that outperforms standard softplastics when the bite is tough. Its bulky body and unique claw-and-leg design make it irresistible to big predatory fish hunting for something real.
- Flappinβ Scissors β bold water displacement and a natural collapse on the fall to trigger reaction strikes
- Ball-shaped legs β deliver subtle micro-vibrations that imitate live prey movement
- Ribbed belly β traps micro air bubbles for added realism and softer mouthfeel
- Infused scent formula β salt, shrimp, and squid blend keeps fish biting longer
- FECO Eco Certified β tournament-safe and environmentally responsible construction
- Built for big bites β an unconventional action that triggers aggressive responses from pressured fish
How to fish the Evergreen - Kicker Bug 4"
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Rig the Kicker Bug 4" on a jighead sized to your conditions and target the strike zone with a lift-and-drop retrieve. The Flappin' Scissors claws displace water and collapse naturally on the fall, so let the lure sink on a semi-slack line and watch for reaction strikes as it drops.
Between lifts, pause and let the ball-shaped legs deliver their micro-vibrations - this subtle movement imitates live prey and earns bites from pressured fish that ignore standard softbaits. The ribbed belly and infused salt, shrimp and squid scent encourage fish to hold on longer, so give a slight beat before setting.
Match it to a soft-plastics spin outfit with braid and a fluorocarbon leader for feel on the drop. The creature-style profile and bulky body suit hunting snapper, kahawai and trevally when the bite is tough and a different, unpredictable action is needed.
Which colour, and when
#01 Green Pumpkin BKDark earthy tones that hold a strong silhouette in stained or low-light water.
#08 Black / Red CrawDark silhouette with contrast flash - low light or off-colour water.
#09 White / Clear SLHigh-vis pale tone that stands out and triggers reaction strikes in clear, bright conditions.
#11 ScuppernongDark earthy tones that hold a strong silhouette in stained or low-light water.
#18 Secret SmokeSmoky natural tone that reads well in clear water under bright conditions.
#33 Green Pumpkin BLDark earthy tones that hold a strong silhouette in stained or low-light water.
#35 Chart GD/GRHigh-vis chartreuse cuts through stained or murky water to trigger a reaction.
#37 River ShrimpNatural crawfish and prawn profile that reads true in clear water and bright light.
#58 Solid BlackHard black silhouette that stands out in low light or stained water.
#82 NumachichibuPurple-green mix reads as a dark, contrasting profile when the light drops off.
#84 Baby GillSubtle gill-flash finish that imitates a distressed baitfish in clear, well-lit water.
#85 Grass CrawNatural crawfish and prawn profile that reads true in clear water and bright light.
#96 Black & BlueDark silhouette with contrast flash - low light or off-colour water.
#122 Gripan Blue / ChartHigh-vis chartreuse cuts through stained or murky water to trigger a reaction.