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Megabass Dark Sleeper Swimbait, 2.4 in, 1/4 oz, Hanahaze

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Color: HANAHAZEWeight: 1/4oz7 colorsChange
Item weight
0.25 Ounces

Quick take

A 2.4 in soft swimbait with low center of gravity and hidden hook point fins for deep structure and bottom bumping.

This Dark Sleeper in Hanahaze is a 2.4-inch soft swimbait at 1/4 oz for bass holding near bottom cover. A soft fin over the top hook helps it move through cover, and a paddle tail keeps it moving on a slow retrieve.

Best for

  • Tight structure in deep cover
  • Forward-position falls on bottom rigs
  • Precision contact with rocks and wood

Skip if

  • You need a topwater or shallow-water lure
  • You fish open water; this is a structure-specific tool

Strengths

  • Low center of gravity keeps baitfish-like posture on bottom
  • Chest fins hide hook points for snag-free structure fishing
  • Forward-position fall allows retrieve and bottom bouncing

Trade-offs

  • Small size and soft body tear after a few fish
  • Bottom-bumping technique requires practice to master
  • Slow sink rate; you need patience in deep water

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
Skill level
  • Intermediate

What can I catch with this?

  • Bass

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
CLEAR PINKStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
CLEAR CHARTGives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun.
  • Clear
  • Bright
DARK SHADFlashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Bright
  • Overcast
  • Shad

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLure weightLengthColorSuits
Megabass Dark Sleeper Soft Swimbait, 2.4 inLure weight:1/4 ozLength:2.4 inColor:CLEAR PINKSuits:Stained and muddy water, bass
Megabass Dark Sleeper Swimbait, 2.4 in, 1/4 oz, HanahazeLure weight:1/4 ozLength:2.4 inColor:HANAHAZESuits:Bass

About this type

A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.

Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.

Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.

Facts

This version's specifications
Lure weight1/4 oz
Length2.4 in
BuoyancySinking
ColorHANAHAZE
Target speciesBass

Common questions

How much does it weigh?

It weighs 1/4 oz.

How long is it?

It is 2.4 in long.

Does it float or sink?

It is a sinking lure.

What color is this version?

This version is HANAHAZE.

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