Megabass X80 MAGNUM Floating Lure - 11.5 cm

Product Highlights

The Megabass X80 Magnum is a hard lure for predatory fish designed for anglers seeking distance, precision and easy-to-control action. Its minnow/jerkbait design allows rapid coverage of large water areas while maintaining excellent control of the swim, even during pauses and tempo changes.

Thanks to a carefully engineered internal mass-transfer system, this crankbait is propelled far and straight, reducing in-flight deviation and significantly improving casting accuracy. This internal architecture allows efficient fishing of distant spots, hard-to-reach edges or strong-current zones, while reducing angler fatigue.

The X80 Magnum also stands out with a forward pivot point that responds instantly to any input. On short pulls it will dart and flash, producing a tight, twitchy action that triggers strikes from the wariest predators. It’s especially effective when fish are following but hesitant to commit, or when fishing pressure requires subtler presentations.

Technical Specifications

• Hard lure, minnow/jerkbait style specially developed for freshwater predator fishing.
• Mass-transfer system optimizes casting distance and accuracy, even in windy conditions.
• Forward pivot point delivering responsive swimming and instant direction changes on short twitches.
• Streamlined body and internal balancing for excellent stability during straight retrieves and jerks.
• Detailed finish with reflective flanks and realistic silhouette to imitate fleeing baitfish.
• Equipped with quality treble hooks suited to the power of targeted predators.
• Designed for use with spinning or casting setups appropriately rated for predator fishing.
• Suitable for multiple approaches: quick prospecting, targeted spot fishing, shallow or mid-depth zones depending on the variant chosen.
• Available in multiple colorways to match light conditions, water clarity and fishing pressure.

Advantages and Key Strengths

The main strength of the Megabass X80 Magnum lies in its ability to combine very long casting range with extremely precise swimming. Where other lures lose control or wobble at the end of the cast, the X80 Magnum remains stable, activates quickly and follows a consistent trajectory, allowing productive fishing from the moment it hits the water.

Its mass-transfer system provides noticeable comfort during long sessions: less effort to reach distant spots, fewer miscasts and better water coverage. The forward pivot point produces, on short pulls or twitches, a jerky, highly attractive action—ideal for triggering educated or sluggish fish.

This lure performs particularly well on predators that chase baitfish in open water or along margins. Its ability to switch from a straight retrieve to a more aggressive jerkbait action makes it a versatile lure for zander, pike and large perch, as well as other predatory species depending on the environment.

Usage Tips

To get the most from the X80 Magnum, begin with a steady straight retrieve punctuated by short pauses. Take advantage of the inertia created by the internal mass transfer to maintain contact with the lure and detect strikes during descents or at stops.

Then vary the action with short rod-tip pulls, alternating quick twitches and slightly longer jerks. The forward pivot point makes the whole body work, producing lateral bursts and flashes that mimic an injured baitfish. This presentation is particularly effective when predators follow without striking.

Adjust retrieve speed to fish behavior: slower in cold water or low activity periods, faster when predators are actively hunting. Don’t hesitate to alternate long and short pauses to trigger visual strikes or reaction bites.

Use an appropriate leader for the targeted predators and set your drag correctly to fully leverage the lure’s pull without risking hook pulls. A responsive rod with adequate power reserve will help animate the X80 Magnum precisely and ensure solid hooksets.

Testimonials

FAQ

Question 1: Which predators is the Megabass X80 Magnum most effective on?

Answer: The X80 Magnum is designed as a versatile crankbait for major freshwater predators. It is particularly suited to target pike, zander and large perch, but can also interest other predatory species depending on the environment and techniques used.

Question 2: What type of action is recommended for this lure?

Answer: This model excels on steady retrieves with pauses, but reveals its full potential as a jerkbait. Short, sharp pulls alternated with dead stops exploit the forward pivot point and produce a very triggering twitchy action. Test different speeds and twitch frequencies until you find the rhythm that provokes the most strikes.