Nishine Lure Works BQ Otama

The BQ Otama is unlike anything you’ve thrown before. Designed by Hiroshi of Nishine Lure Works, this tadpole-style waking bait triggers such aggressive strikes that he had to rethink the hook setup entirely — bass were swallowing it all the way to the gills. That’s how good this lure is.

The Story Behind the Name

• “BQ” = “Be Quiet” – a reminder to stay calm, reel slowly, and only set the hook when you feel the full weight of the fish
• “BQ” also sounds like “B-grade” in Japanese – a playful contradiction from a maker known exclusively for top-tier lures
• “Otama” means tadpole in Japanese – the inspiration behind its unique shape and swimming action

Key Features

• Tadpole-style waking action – a surface presentation that drives bass wild
• Kamakiri Double Hook by Ichikawa Hooks – custom-designed to protect fish from deep hooksets while maintaining solid hookups
• Slow retrieve required – reel patiently and only strike when you feel the full weight; this is not a twitch-and-strike lure
• Available in 3 colours – Baby Catfish, Brown Rat, and Natural Otama

If you’re looking for a topwater experience that’s as rewarding as it is different, the BQ Otama delivers every single time.