Issei Umitaro Supatula 2 – 003 Clear Silver Flake

Issei Umitaro Spatula 2″ – 003 Clear Silver Flake

Welcome to Gerry’s Fishing. When the ultra-light game gets tough and the fish become incredibly selective, you need a lure that offers finesse, flexibility, and absolute realism. The Issei Umitaro Spatula 2″ (often referred to as the Supatula) is a masterpiece of Japanese Light Rock Fishing (LRF) engineering. Originally designed for the highly technical Ajing (Horse Mackerel) and Mebaru games in Japan, this soft plastic has proven to be an absolute weapon in UK waters for a huge variety of mini-species.

What sets this specific model apart is the highly effective 003 Clear Silver Flake colorway. This pattern is essential for clear water conditions or bright, high-sun days. By combining a highly translucent body with a subtle scattering of reflective silver flake, it perfectly mimics the profile of tiny, transparent glass eels, whitebait, and fry. When predators are locked onto micro-baits and ignoring solid colors, this translucent pattern breaks up the silhouette and converts hesitant follows into confident strikes.

Product Details

The magic of the Spatula lies in its deeply ribbed, ultra-slender body and its unique tail design. The ribs along the entire length of the worm trap air and displace water on the retrieve, creating a soft, lifelike texture that fish refuse to spit out. This ribbed design also maximizes the flexibility of the plastic, allowing it to be manipulated with the most delicate rod twitches.

The lure gets its name from its distinctive, ultra-small, asymmetrical micro-paddle tail. Unlike traditional paddletails that thump aggressively and can spook highly pressured fish, the Spatula provides a subtle, propulsive flutter. When twitched, the asymmetrical shape causes the lure to dart irregularly, giving off the erratic vibrations of a dying or panicked micro-fry. With 14 lures supplied in every pack, it offers exceptional value for the dedicated LRF angler.

Key Specifications

• Brand: Issei Umitaro (Premium JDM Tackle)

• Model: Spatula 2″ (Supatula)

• Length: 2 Inches (Approx. 50 mm)

• Color Profile: 003 Clear Silver Flake (Translucent base with silver flash)

• Body Design: Deeply ribbed straight worm for maximum water displacement and flexibility

• Tail Design: Asymmetrical micro-paddle tail for subtle, irregular swimming action

• Quantity: 14 soft plastics per pack

• Recommended Hook Size: Micro jig heads in size #10 or #8

Where & How to Use It

The Issei Umitaro Spatula 2″ is an incredibly versatile finesse plastic, perfect for harbor walls, illuminated piers, rockpools, and clear estuary margins. It is highly lethal when targeting UK LRF species such as Scad, Pollack, Coalfish, Wrasse, Blennies, and school Bass.

• The Night-Time “Aji” Drift: When fishing under harbor lights for Scad or small Pollack, cast the Spatula on a 1g jig head and simply let it drift with the current on a taut line. The subtle water movement is enough to make the micro-paddle tail quiver naturally.

• The Estuary Twitch: In clear, shallow estuary water where school bass are chasing fry, use quick, sharp twitches of the rod tip. The asymmetrical tail will cause the lure to dart left and right erratically, mimicking a fleeing baitfish perfectly.

💡 Pro Tip

To get the absolute best action out of the Spatula, rig it perfectly straight onto a lightweight tungsten darting jig head (around 0.5g to 1.5g). Instead of a steady retrieve, utilize a “lift and fall” technique. Lift the rod tip gently to make the paddle tail flutter upward, then let it drop on a semi-slack line. The asymmetrical shape of the tail creates an irregular, spiraling descent on the drop. Keep a close eye on your line—90% of the bites will occur exactly as the lure is fluttering downward!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these lures scented out of the packet?

The Issei Umitaro Spatula plastics feature a very neutral profile out of the packet, making them perfect for customization. The deep ribs along the body are specifically designed to trap and hold your favorite aftermarket strike attractants, gels, and oils for an extended period, slowly releasing the scent trail into the water column.

What is the best way to rig the Spatula 2″?

While it is most commonly rigged on a standard micro jig head, its slender profile makes it exceptionally effective on a finesse drop-shot rig or a split-shot rig. Rigging it on a fine-wire size #10 drop-shot hook allows the lure to suspend perfectly horizontal in the water column, reacting to the tiniest movements of your rod tip.

Is the plastic durable enough to withstand Wrasse?

Yes. Despite feeling incredibly soft and supple to allow for that flawless tail action, the Japanese polymer used by Issei is surprisingly resilient. While a large, aggressive Ballan Wrasse may eventually tear it, the Spatula will easily withstand multiple catches of smaller rockpool species, Pollack, and Scad before needing to be replaced.