Megabass BOTTLE SHRIMP Soft Lure 2.4" - 6 cm

Product highlights

The Megabass Bottle Shrimp soft bait is a shrimp and small-crustacean imitation specifically developed to trigger strikes from wary predators. Its high density allows it to sink rapidly through the water column while maintaining a natural, fluid action, even without added weights. This dense design provides excellent stability on the drop and enables very effective minimalist presentations for educated predators.

With a detailed silhouette and a supple rubber formulation, the Bottle Shrimp faithfully reproduces the motions of live prey: quivering antennae, vibrating legs, and a compact body that settles naturally on the bottom. It excels in finesse predator fishing for species such as perch, zander, black bass or small coastal marine predators.

This bait is built to support various riggings. In conventional orientation it can be fished without additional weight for an ultra-discreet presentation. In an inverted rig it easily accepts an internal weight insert, allowing variation of sink rates to suit different depths and currents. This versatility makes it a technical lure equally effective from shore or boat.

Technical specifications

• High-density rubber construction for fast, controlled sinking.
• Compact body inspired by shrimp and crayfish, richly detailed to fool wary fish.
• Precisely tuned softness for natural action, even on slow or minimalist retrieves.
• Compatible with many presentations: Texas rig, Carolina rig, weightless, drop shot, inverted rig with lead or tungsten insert in the rear section.
• Suitable for predator fishing in freshwater and saltwater, including snaggy areas, shorelines, weed edges and breaks.
• Versatile profile for straight retrieves, bottom bouncing, sight fishing or as a jig trailer.

Advantages and key benefits

The main advantage of the Megabass Bottle Shrimp is its optimized density. It enables weightless rigging (no added weight) while ensuring a sufficiently quick fall to reach fish holding mid-water or near the bottom. This more natural approach reduces noise and metallic flashes, a decisive factor with educated fish or in clear water.

Its realistic design as a shrimp or crayfish imitation is particularly effective on predators focused on small benthic prey. The combination of a compact body and movable appendages can provoke strikes both on the fall and on the bottom, especially during pauses or "raking" animations.

Another strong point is ease of use. Whether novice or experienced, simply choose a rig suited to the fishing spot to unlock the lure's potential. The Bottle Shrimp lends itself to slow retrieves below the surface as well as precise fishing on marked stands, making it a versatile lure to keep permanently in your box.

Usage tips

To make the most of the Megabass Bottle Shrimp soft bait, start with a Texas rig or weightless presentation in the conventional orientation. Cast near structures (weedbeds, pilings, rocks, submerged timber) and let it fall freely. Watch the line during the descent: many strikes occur at that moment. Once on the bottom, animate with small hops interspersed with pauses, letting the bait work on its own.

In deeper water or with current, the inverted rig becomes particularly useful. Rig the bait so you can insert a lead or tungsten weight into the rear section. This setup slightly changes the fall angle and helps maintain excellent line control while preserving a natural swim. Vary insert size according to depth and desired sink speed.

In freshwater the Bottle Shrimp is ideal for slow fishing for perch and zander on flats, breaks and transition zones. In saltwater it can be used on ledges, harbors and seawalls to target sea bass, wrasse and other opportunistic predators. Don’t hesitate to try very slow actions or simple pulls followed by long pauses, which are especially effective on suspicious fish.

Testimonials

“Since using the Bottle Shrimp as a shrimp imitation, I've noticeably increased strikes on educated fish. Its density allows fishing without weight in very shallow water, and the same bait remains effective when you need to go deeper by adding an insert. It’s become a staple in my boxes, both for perch and sea bass.”

FAQ

Question 1: Is this soft bait reserved for a particular predator species?

Answer: No, the Megabass Bottle Shrimp is conceived as a universal small-prey imitation. It suits many freshwater and saltwater predators and adapts to various finesse fishing techniques thanks to its density and rigging versatility.