Gamakatsu Expands its Giant Baits Laughin' 300 Lineup with the Mirage Bait Color
Gamakatsu’s Laughin’ series, designed by Takuma Akamatsu, has established itself as a highly technical big bait platform. Built with a unique joint structure and a calculated short lip, the lure is engineered for high-articulation action while minimizing forward travel distance—allowing anglers to keep the bait working in the strike zone longer.
A Three-Tiered Big Bait Arsenal The Laughin’ lineup is built around three specific sizes, each serving a distinct tactical role:
Laughin' 170: The finesse trump card, designed to trigger bites from highly pressured fish.
Laughin' 250: The primary search bait, ideal for covering water efficiently.
Laughin' 300: The giant bait of the family, built for maximum drawing power and massive water displacement to pull trophy fish from a distance.
While initially designed for black bass, the Laughin' series is highly versatile and durable enough to target seabass and exotic species in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
The New Color Drop: #3 Mirage Bait Despite the popularity of the 170 and 250 sizes—which both feature extensive color charts—the massive Laughin' 300 has historically been limited to a rather sparse two-color lineup:
To answer angler demand, Gamakatsu is finally expanding the 300's palette. They are porting over "Mirage Bait"—one of the most sought-after colors from the 250 lineup—and applying it to the giant 300 profile.
Release Info The Laughin' 300 in the new #3 Mirage Bait colorway is officially scheduled to hit the Japanese market in November.
