Megabass KANATA +1 Floating Lure - 16 cm

Product highlights

The Megabass KANATA +1 is a floating minnow jerkbait specifically developed for targeting large predatory fish in freshwater. Its purpose: efficiently explore mid-to-deep water layers while maintaining a natural and highly attractive action. Ideal for lakes, reservoirs, large rivers and deep canals, this long-casting hardbait lets you quickly search wide areas for pike, zander, large perch or trophy black bass.

Its slim body with flat sides produces a very pronounced rolling, i.e. a marked lateral tilt that sends strong flashes of light at every moment of retrieval. These flashes perfectly mimic a disoriented or weakened forage fish, provoking reflex strikes even from heavily pressured fish.

Thanks to its tungsten mass transfer system, the KANATA +1 stands out with excellent flight stability and the ability to achieve long casting distances. Even into the wind or in challenging weather, the lure maintains a tight, predictable trajectory, optimizing casting accuracy to promising spots.

Suspending when paused, this deep-diving jerkbait is also particularly safe above structure. After a retrieval phase, a pause allows the lure to rise gradually, reducing snags while offering an additional cue to following predators. This combination of fast dive and controlled rise makes it an excellent tool to prospect breaks, slopes, structure heads and pronounced ledges.

Technical specifications

• Lure type: floating minnow jerkbait designed for predatory fish in freshwater.
• Swimming depth: capable of reaching significant depths, generally beyond 3 m depending on line diameter, retrieval speed and rod angle.
• Slim body with flat sides: profile engineered to deliver a pronounced rolling and strong light flashes, highly visible even at distance.
• Internal mass transfer system: multiple tungsten beads move during the cast to favor long distance, then reposition to stabilize the action during retrieval.
• Versatile action: tight and reactive on straight retrieves, also very responsive to jerks, twitches and stop-and-go animations.
• Rigging: supplied fitted with quality treble hooks; adapt if necessary according to local regulations or angler preference.
• Main use: intended for pike, zander, large perch and black bass fishing in relatively deep areas.
• Robust construction: careful design and high-end finish, suited to intensive prospection fishing.

Advantages and key features

The main advantage of the Megabass KANATA +1 is enabling fast deep prospection without sacrificing angling comfort. Despite its size and depth capability, it exerts relatively little pull on the rod, allowing sustained retrieves during long sessions without excessive fatigue. Power-fishing anglers will particularly value this ease.

Its long casting is another major asset. Reaching distant spots, offshore breaks or distant baitfish schools significantly increases the chance of catching educated fish often positioned far from shore or boat. This reach is a real plus in large open waters.

The KANATA +1’s action is also highly adaptable. On a steady linear retrieve the lure develops a pronounced rolling that is enough to entice active fish. Adding sharp rod jerks and twitches makes the minnow misalign and slide laterally, simulating a panicked baitfish — perfect to provoke violent strikes from pike and zander lying in ambush.

Finally, its calculated buoyancy offers many tactical options: you can let it rise to pass over shallow ground, work a break by alternating dives and pauses, or exploit depth variations simply by changing retrieval speed. This versatility makes it an essential prospection lure in any predator-focused tackle box.

Usage tips

To get the most from the Megabass KANATA +1, pair it with a medium-heavy to heavy rod, either in spinning or casting setup, offering good power reserve and a fast or regular-fast action. A balanced outfit helps animate the lure while ensuring solid hooksets on large fish.

For line choice, use an appropriately sized braid with a fluorocarbon or abrasion-resistant leader to keep sensitivity while reducing the risk of breakage on predator teeth or structural hazards.

On straight retrieves, vary speed to find the cadence that triggers the most strikes. A sustained retrieve highlights the lure’s ability to cover water quickly, while a slower pace emphasizes the easy-prey aspect. Don’t hesitate to include regular pauses: the lure will rise slightly and hold, often prompting a follow-up strike from a trailing predator.

For a more aggressive presentation, alternate sharp pulls and relaxations of the rod tip to produce an erratic action. This animation is particularly deadly for pike and zander on breaks, rocky points, submerged tree tops or areas with high baitfish concentration.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is the Megabass KANATA +1 suitable for pike fishing in large lakes?

Answer: Yes, this floating minnow jerkbait is particularly well suited to pike and other predators in large lakes, reservoirs and deep rivers. Its ability to reach relatively deep zones, stable action even in strong wind and long casting range make it an excellent choice to target fish positioned far from shore or over submerged breaks and shelves.