Ima Yoichi 99 Ballista

From $12.37 USD

Ima Yoichi 99 Ballista

$12.37 USD

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Length99 mm (3.9 in)
Weight36 g (1 1/4 oz)
Depth0.3–0.8 m
TypeSinking pencil

Description

The Yoichi 99 Ballista is Ima's heavyweight sinking pencil version of the Yoichi 99, built at 99mm and 36g for a slalom action worked on a #3 hook with a #4 split ring, running the 30–80cm zone.

Its added weight over the standard model pushes casting distance further and lets it reach a higher range than typical heavyweight sinking pencils, making it a seabass option for river mouths, rivers, surf, rocky shore and offshore marks.

Shipping & returns

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Sinking pencil
Length: 99 mm (3.9 in)
Weight: 36 g (1 1/4 oz)
Buoyancy: Sinking
Running depth: 0.3–0.8 m
Action: Wide slalom kick
Hook size: #3 treble
Ring size: #4
Target species: European Seabass, Flathead, Mulloway, Tailor, Striped Bass
Retrieve style: Steady long-range retrieve
Model: YI99B

Information

The swimming action

The Ballista is ima's heavyweight take on the Yoichi 99, carrying the same wide slalom kick on a #3 hook and #4 ring but with extra mass that pushes it deeper and further.

When to throw it

Built for river mouths, rivers, surf, rocky shore and offshore marks where distance matters, working the 30-80cm band for seabass in windy or open-water conditions.

How to work it

Cast at range and work it on a steady retrieve; the added weight keeps the pencil stable at speed, and the heavier profile still swings well through a brief pause.

The setup it likes

Suits an M-MH seabass spinning rod, 4000 reel, PE 1.2-1.5 mainline and a 25-30lb fluorocarbon leader.

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.