Megabass GREAT HUNTING 51 HUMPBACK Sinking Lure - 5.1 cm

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The Megabass Great Hunting Humpback is a sinking minnow designed for trout anglers seeking a lure that is both technical and easy to handle. Heir to the earlier small minnows of the Great Hunting range, it retains a compact spirit while adopting an even slimmer silhouette to fool the wariest fish. Its baitfish profile and refined finishes make it a hard trout lure particularly effective in rivers and mountain streams.

The main strength of this model is its very pronounced rolling during straight retrieves. With every pull the body pivots tightly, creating the illusion of a change in shape and volume that triggers attacking salmonids. This tight, stable swim even in strong currents mimics a small fish in distress and makes the Megabass trout minnow irresistible in classic holding zones: current seams, edges, breaks and riffles.

Another major advantage is the lure’s center of gravity moved well to the rear. This design choice significantly improves cast distance and accuracy, allowing anglers to reach distant or hard-to-access spots from the bank. This sinking river lure sinks quickly during pauses, ideal for targeting fish hugging the bottom or positioned behind obstacles.

Technical specifications

• Type of lure: hard minnow sinking minnow, designed for fine fishing for salmonids.
• Slim profile: elongated baitfish silhouette inspired by the earlier minnows in the Great Hunting range.
• Swimming action: very pronounced rolling on straight retrieves, producing strong visual vibration and the illusion of a shape change.
• Rear center of gravity: weight positioned toward the rear to optimize casting distance, accuracy and flight stability.
• Fast sink: sinking behavior allowing the lure to quickly reach the desired water layer during pauses.
• Target use: designed for trout fishing in rivers and torrents, but effective on other opportunistic salmonids.
• Recommended animations: straight retrieve, stop-and-go, controlled drifts and short twitch-type animations.
• Full range: available in different variants to adapt to light conditions, water clarity and fish activity.

Advantages and strengths

Thanks to its studied profile and rearward center of gravity, the Megabass Great Hunting Humpback casts long and accurate even with light gear. This ability to reach the right spots allows presenting the trout minnow close to holding cover: boulders, submerged branches, back currents and holes. The lure comes alive in the first centimeters of retrieve, optimizing each cast.

Its tight rolling creates numerous flashes and micro-variations of silhouette, as a disoriented small fish would. This visual signature, highly readable for pursuing trout, proves decisive in clear waters and pressured rivers. The quick sink between animations enables efficient fishing of intermediate and deeper layers without wasting time, making it a particularly versatile sinking trout lure.

Versatile, accurate and lively, this minnow suits both experienced anglers and enthusiasts looking to upgrade with a high-performance Megabass minnow. It naturally belongs in a box dedicated to mountain rivers, fast torrents as well as slower sectors where trout are selective.

Usage tips

To get the most from the Great Hunting Humpback, pair it with a light resonant lure rod, fine braid or mono, and a leader suited for clear water. A properly adjusted drag will let you enjoy the lure’s liveliness without risking break-offs on violent strikes.

On rivers, start with a steady straight retrieve while fishing up- or downstream. Let the minnow work its natural rolling, then regularly insert short pauses: the lure quickly sinks, simulating a wounded fish giving up in the current seam, which often triggers the strike.

In strong currents, use controlled drifts: cast slightly upstream, accompany the line and animate with short sharp twitches to flash the lure’s flank. Alternate retrieve speeds and pause lengths to identify the rhythm that produces the most strikes that day.

Finally, adapt your movement to fish each spot methodically: current entries and exits, marked breaks, shaded areas and edge currents. The goal is to present the river trout minnow right in front of the fish’s nose while taking advantage of its ability to quickly dive into the desired water layer.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is this minnow suitable for small trout rivers with strong current?

Answer: Yes, the Megabass Great Hunting Humpback was designed for waterways where casting precision and current-holding are essential. Its rear center of gravity makes long casts easier and its swimming action remains stable in strong seams. Used with straight retrieves, stop-and-go or controlled drifts, it efficiently covers key spots in small and medium rivers when targeting trophy trout.