Jig Megabass SLASH BEAT 80 g

Product advantages

The Megabass Slash Beat is a metal jig specially designed for vertical fishing under the boat. Its elongated, tapered profile combined with a rear-weighted distribution gives it a particularly fast sink rate. This allows you to reach deep zones in minimal time, even in current, making it an ideal tool to target marine predators close to the bottom or suspended in the water column.

From Megabass expertise, the Slash Beat is engineered to provide a controlled swim and a stable presentation while remaining easy to animate. Its slim silhouette limits drift and helps maintain an optimal vertical fishing angle, whether you are above a drop-off, a wreck or an isolated shoal. This ability to "pierce" the water layer keeps you effectively in contact with the lure and enables you to feel the slightest bite.

Versatile, this sea jig adapts to both fast animations and slower, gliding actions. It particularly excels in modern slow jigging techniques, where wide, slow, rhythmic movements provoke bites from wary or inactive fish. Its immediate response to rod inputs offers great freedom of animation, from sharp twitches to long pulls.

Technical specifications

• Metal jig for vertical fishing, optimized for under-boat use at sea.
• Elongated profile with center of gravity shifted rearward for a fast, controlled sink.
• Action designed to remain effective at various retrieve speeds, from fast animation to slow jigging.
• Stable behavior during fall, limiting tangles and facilitating line control.
• Designed to be rigged with assist hooks at the head and/or tail depending on fishing strategy and target species.
• Suitable for targeting marine predators both on the bottom and pelagic fish seeking fast, shiny prey.
• Usable at various depths, from coastal zones to wider offshore areas depending on the chosen weight.
• Available in several weight and finish options to adapt the presentation to daily conditions.

Benefits and highlights

The main strength of the Megabass Slash Beat lies in its ability to sink fast while remaining readable and controllable for the angler. Where other lures may drift excessively or leave the strike zone, this jig maintains an excellent vertical posture, resulting in more time spent in the productive water layer and therefore more bite opportunities.

Its specific design also delivers great versatility. With aggressive animation, you mimic a panicked prey fleeing toward the surface, ideal for triggering attacks from active predators. By slowing down the cadence, the Slash Beat adopts a more gliding, fluttering fall, perfectly suited to slow jigging at sea. This dual capability allows quick adaptation to fish mood without changing lures.

Another advantage is its compact size relative to mass, which facilitates precise vertical presentations around a sonar mark or GPS waypoint. This vertical sea jig becomes a particularly effective tool for exploiting a confined spot, like rocky rubble or the top of a structure. Its refined finish and realistic details also help attract fish already pressured by other lures.

Usage tips

To get the best from the Megabass Slash Beat, let it sink freely to the desired depth while keeping constant contact with the braid. On bottom contact or when approaching the target zone, close the bail and start the animation. One technique is to perform firm rod jerks followed by controlled drops to provoke quick rises and vibrating falls that trigger strikes.

In slow jigging, adopt a gentler approach: apply progressive rod lifts interspersed with pauses during which the lure flutters on a free or semi-controlled fall. Watch the rod tip carefully, as many strikes occur during these descent phases. Don’t hesitate to vary lift height, cadence and pause length until you find the setting that works best that day.

Match the Slash Beat weight to depth and current strength to maintain a vertical fishing axis. Use fine braid and a discreet leader to optimize water penetration and improve sensitivity. Finally, choose robust, sharp assist hook rigs positioned at the head, tail or double according to fish aggression and how they strike the jig.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is the Megabass Slash Beat suitable for deep-sea vertical fishing?

Answer: Yes, the Megabass Slash Beat was developed for vertical sea fishing, with an elongated profile and rear-biased mass that ensure a fast sink rate. It thus allows efficient access to deep bottoms while maintaining good control of the jig, whether in classic animation or slow jigging.