Ima iBORN 98F Shallow

$14.39 USD

Ima iBORN 98F Shallow

$14.39 USD

Leaves Japan in 3–8 business days

Leaves Japan in 3–8 business days · tracked shipping to the US: priced at checkout, before you pay from about

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Length98 mm (3.9 in)
Weight13 g (7/16 oz)
Depth0.05–0.4 m
TypeMinnow

Description

The iBORN 98F Shallow is a 98 mm, 13 g floating minnow from ima's dedicated super-shallow series, originally released in 2015 and renewed with ima's MRD system in 2025. It runs a wobble-roll action through a working depth of roughly 5–40 cm and covers slow through to fast retrieve speeds.

Built as a shallow-water pilot lure for seabass, it suits harbours, tidal flats, river mouths and rivers. This listing offers 12 official ima colourways.

Shipping & returns

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Packed in Japan; leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. US import duty is shown at checkout; nothing to pay on delivery. 30-day returns on unused items; return postage is paid by the customer. See our returns policy.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Minnow
Length: 98 mm (3.9 in)
Weight: 13 g (7/16 oz)
Buoyancy: Floating
Running depth: 0.05–0.4 m
Action: Wobble-roll
Target species: European Seabass, Flathead, Mulloway, Tailor, Striped Bass
Retrieve style: Slow to fast retrieve
Model: IB98FS

Information

The swimming action

The iBORN Shallow runs just under the surface with a tight wobble-roll action, built to swim confidently even on a very slow retrieve without rolling over.

When to throw it

A dedicated shallow-water seabass lure for tidal flats, river mouths and rivers, where fish sit in skinny water over sand, weed or mixed structure.

How to work it

Fish it on a slow, steady retrieve to keep it swimming shallow and stable, speeding up briefly to trigger a reaction strike from following fish.

The setup it likes

A 7–8ft ML spinning rod, 2500–3000 reel, PE 0.6–0.8 line and a 10–14lb fluorocarbon leader suit both sizes in this range.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We aim to beat your local price. We ship direct from Japan, cutting out the overseas middleman, and shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and leave within 3–8 business days, tracked. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

Your order leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. Checkout shows the delivery options for your country, with their price and delivery estimate, before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

US import duty is shown as its own line at checkout, before you pay. Your parcel then travels duty-paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, sourced in Japan from an established Japanese wholesaler and shipped straight to you. Never marketplace resellers.