The Nichika 167F is a hybrid swimbait designed to deliver an incredibly natural presentation while maintaining the drawing power needed to trigger trophy-class bass. Featuring a hard-bodied head paired with a soft, lifelike tail, the Nichika 167F creates a subtle, realistic swimming action that excels in heavily pressured fisheries where oversized bass have seen it all.
Built for versatility, the Nichika 167F performs flawlessly across a wide range of retrieve speeds—from ultra slow crawls to faster retrieves—while maintaining a perfectly balanced horizontal posture. The soft fish-tail swings naturally side to side while the front body produces a restrained wobble that mimics an unaware baitfish cruising through the water. The result is a refined natural action that consistently fools cautious, educated bass.
Whether worked just above a bass’s line of sight on a slow retrieve or dead-sticked in place, the Nichika 167F shines in tough conditions where other swimbaits fail to generate bites. Its combination of subtle realism and undeniable presence creates reaction strikes from fish that often ignore more aggressive presentations.
The adjustable buoyancy system allows anglers to fine-tune running depth and presentation style by adding or removing sinker weight, making the Nichika 167F effective from surface presentations to bottom-oriented dead-stick techniques.
Perfect for clear water, pressured lakes, backwaters, and trophy bass hunting, the Nichika 167F is the type of swimbait that earns a permanent place in serious anglers’ arsenals.
Features:
- Hybrid hard head and soft tail construction
- Ultra-natural tail movement with subtle body wobble
- Effective from dead-slow to fast retrieves
- Adjustable buoyancy and running depth
- Excellent for dead-stick and steady retrieve techniques
- Designed to trigger pressured, trophy-class bass
- Includes one spare tail
Specifications:
- Length: 167mm (6-1/2”)
- Weight: Approx. 50g (1-3/4oz)
- Type: Floating
- Hooks: Hayabusa Ken Claw Front #2 / Rear #3
Recommended Tackle:
- Rod: 7’ MH to H baitcasting rod
- Line: 14–20lb fluorocarbon
Storage Instructions:
To prevent potential chemical cracking, remove the special pin and store the hard head and soft body separately in the included package when not in use.