Megabass: To be honest, the last product I expected to see from Megabass was a jig. But not only does this manufacturer offer one jig, they have two. Interestingly enough, unlike the Gan Craft product on the preceding page, Megabass's interpretation of this most basic fish catching lure is rather status quo and none too innovative. At least that's what our
judgment was after first impressions. Let's take a closer look at Megabass's VFlat Alien and MushHead (also referred to as Mushroom Head) jigs.
Introducing the Megabass Mushroom Head Jig
Megabass VFlat Alien & MushHead Jigs
Specifications |
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Type |
Flipping (VFlat Alien) : Football (MushHead) |
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Skirt |
Fine Rubber |
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Sizes |
3/8 oz, 1/2 oz |
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Colors/Patterns |
7 |
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Hook |
Unknown |
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MSRP |
~ $6.00 |
The Skirt: Like the afore mentioned Core Head jig by Gan Craft, Megabass makes use of a fine rubber skirt on their jigs as well. The difference here is the skirts are pre-trimmed to present a wide but compact profile almost like a puff ball. This is true of the jigs with both head designs.
The Mushroom Head Jig is designed for rocky areas.
Similar to a football head, it features a rounded bottom...
... but unlike a football, the Mushroom is completely round more like a shakey head.
The Hook: The hook on the Megabass Jigs are also an unknown. They are not fine wire hooks nor are they overly heavy gauged. They are in fact, quite average in thickness though they do come with a good point. If anything, perhaps following the profile provided by the skirt, or vice versa, the hooks are a bit short in length.
Introducing the Megabass VFlat Alien Head Jig.
Head & Line Tie: The VFlat Alien head jig can be considered a grass jig though it is a bit of a hybrid. The angle at the bottom of the jig's head is provided as a rocking platform so that when you bounce the jig through grass or off the bottom, it lets off a flash from side to side giving the jig an added bit of movement you might not otherwise get. It sounds nice, but I don't quite buy into this theory figuring on a hop, the jig is going to fall flat on one side or the other and the angle at the bottom of the jig is not a stable enough platform for the jig to rest on as you try to get it to rock side to side on a shakey type presentation. It's probably more effective as a swimming jig.
This jig features an angled bottom ...
The MushHead jig is different take on the football head with a rounded bottom that can be fished over rocks or other hard surfaces. It's actually more akin to a shakey head with the smooth, round bottom enabling you to pull it up over obstructions and rocks or hop it around. This is more of a traditional jig.
... with long, rounded sides.
Designed to be rocked back and forth on the bottom, it's probably more effective as a swim jig.
Durability: The finish on both of these jigs' heads held up well on several outings fished through weeds, over rocks, and across hard and soft bottoms. They also held up well to our initial sidewalk tests.
Economical jigs like our previously reviewed, $1.99, Bass Patrol Football Head make these imported jigs from Gan Craft and Megabass feel like $80 swimbaits by comparison.
Availability: Though on the Megabass USA site, we've yet to see either of these jigs show up in typical US e-tail sites. Instead, they are certainly available through e-tail vendors that deal in JDM product. If interested, you can try emailing JapanTackle, Plat, or ProShop Otsuka and see if they will source some on your behalf.
