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Hot West Coast swimbait with a patented easy to rig
system... the Megabait L.A. Slider
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Retrieving: The action of a swimbait is very important when it comes down
to attracting and catching a fish. We find the MegaBait LA Slider's tail
produces great side to side "kicks" when retrieved. When you hold the lure up in the air, the
tail whips around freely, more than many of the past swimbaits we've
experienced, including the MegaBait Charlie and Chubby Shad. We fished the LA
Slider near the surface for actively feeding fish and also near the bottom
combing for halibut in the San Francisco Bay. No matter at what speed the lure
is retrieved you're sure to receive superior tail action from this soft swimbait
that results in catching more fish. In addition the lure has a excellent sinking rate, and
when swam back the lure always ran true.

After inserting the jig head into
the swimbait body, the eyelet comes out near the head
Durability: The overall durability of the MegaBait lure is very similar to
other well built swimbaits. But there's a great advantage when you compare the
LA Slider to other soft body swimbaits. That's because each time you change jig
head weights you don't have to thread the hook through the body each and every
time. With the "Quick Change" system you won't have to ever damage the swimbait
body with the sharp hook.

This swimbait will catch you many
quality saltwater and freshwater fish such as this 11 pound largemouth bass
We did notice one thing that requires a bit of improvement
and they are the eyes. They are painted on a soft plastic body and did start to
come off after catching a few fish on them. But to give you an example of how
much beating the MegaBait LA Slider can take we caught bass, stripers, halibut,
and an accidental off-season lingcod that was released unharmed with our test
units. The lingcod's jagged set of teeth cut the swimbait, just like any
other soft-body lure would take damage from this beast. Stripers are known to
hit with aggression and then immediately turn, and a poorly made swimbait could
easily rip apart. We didn't have any durability issues with this fish at all
when fishing the LA Slider. Also, have you ever taken a halibut out of the
water? Once the head is out of the water these flat fish thrash like mad. They
flop around extremely hard and have known to damage gear that's laying around on
deck when the fish is landed. Needless to stay the Slider survived a long series
of head butting with little or no bruises to show for the encounter.
Ratings:
MegaBait
L.A. Slider Ratings
(?/10) |
Construction/Quality |
The
overall construction and quality is excellent. The only gripe is with the
eyes. The innovative jig head rigging system doesn't damage the soft plastic
body at all |
9 |
Performance |
The
lure performs well with good tail kicking action when retrieved at any
speed. The lure runs true and effective at catching many species of fish |
9.5 |
Price |
You
have to really compare this swimbait with the others that can interchange
jig heads, and the price of this lure is pretty decent |
8 |
Features |
The
LA Slider features a unique "Quick Change" jig head rigging system that's
very useful. The lure's body also features fins and lines for a more
realistic appearance |
8.5 |
Design
(Ergonomics) |
The
lure allows you to easily and quickly change its weight. The swimbait has
good weight to it but doesn't require a broomstick to toss like other
swimbaits |
9 |
Application |
Fish this swimbait in freshwater or saltwater to target your favorite game
fish. The patterns available is good for targeting tuna, stripers, halibut,
bass, cod, rockfish, and much more |
9.5 |
Total Score |
8.91 |
Pluses and Minuses:
Plus
Minus |
J
Quick and easy system to change jig heads |
L
Eyes need to be made more durable |
J
Changing jig heads will not damage the
lure's body |
L
Must cut and retie line if changing jig
heads |
J
Effective swimbait on multiple species |
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J
Great kicking action |
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Conclusion: The big West coast craze for swimbaits has
brought many variations of swimbaits to market. The MegaBait L.A. Slider is one
of the new generation swimbaits and has many characteristics of other soft plastic swimbaits but with
the added easy rigging feature that we are especially fond of. The LA Slider swimbait's patented system called "Quick Change" allows an
angler to quickly and easily change jig heads without damaging the plastic body
and the hook always comes through the top in the proper position. This system
eliminates the time wasted fumbling with the traditional style swimbaits, getting you on
fish as speedily as possible. In addition the swimbait body delivers first-class action and
durability. Sure to be a fan favorite this lure only adds to the craze that is
swimbait mania.
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