Yamamoto

Yamamoto YAM-121-07-958 Soft Lures

Soft Lure
7
Blend
SMOKE SHAD (7 PACK)

4.6/ 5 on Amazon260Amazon ratings600+bought last month4.2ProductDome score

Better rated than 69%

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou fish for fluke and want a paddle tail swimbait in a natural color pattern.

A 5 inch smoke shad D-Shad soft lure from Yamamoto, sold in a 7 pack for fluke fishing.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 65 soft lures we track

4.2/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.5★4.6

4.6★ across 260 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 573 ratings3.0

260 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score3.8

600+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 65 soft lures we track - how the scorecard works · full soft lures data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

This Yamamoto soft lure is a 5 inch D-Shad style bait in smoke shad color, sold in a 7 pack and listed for targeting fluke. Yamamoto is known among saltwater and freshwater anglers for soft plastic bait quality.

The D-Shad shape is a paddle tail swimbait profile commonly fished for fluke and other flatfish, and the smoke shad color mimics baitfish coloring for a natural presentation.

5 inch D-Shad shape
Smoke shad color
7 pack
Targets fluke

Who it's for

Anglers targeting fluke who want a soft plastic swimbait in a natural baitfish color.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Paddle tail shape suited to fluke fishing
Natural smoke shad coloring
7 pack gives multiple lures per purchase

What to check first

Listed specifically for fluke, may be less suited to other species

Performance notes

The D-Shad's paddle tail produces tail action on the retrieve or drift, and the blend material construction is meant to hold up to repeated casting and strikes.

Specifications

Dimensions & fit
Brand	Yamamoto
Model	YAM-121-07-958
Item Weight	2.5 ounces
Size	5 inches
Construction & materials
Material	Blend
Color	SMOKE SHAD (7 PACK)
Included components
Pieces	7
Other details
Target Species	Fluke
Special	5" D-SHAD SMOKE SHAD (7 PACK)

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in soft lures.

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Yamamoto YAM-121-07-958 Soft LuresThis product	4.6 / 5	260	4.2 / 5
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Frequently asked

Questions about the Yamamoto YAM-121-07-958

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What species is this lure designed for?

Fluke, per the listed target species.

How many lures are in a pack?

Seven.

What color is available?

Smoke shad.