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Megabass · Vertical & Butterfly Jigs
Megabass Makippa Metal Jig, 0.7 oz, 05 UV Silver
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Options
- Item weight
- 20 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 6.1 x 1.57 x 0.08 inches
Quick take
A compact Japanese-style metal jig with a small blade attachment, designed for vertical jigging and fluttering presentations.
Best for
- Vertical jigging structure and drop-offs
- Finesse jigging for cautious fish
- Small to mid-size predators in saltwater and coastal freshwater
Skip if
- You need a longer casting distance
- You fish in thick weeds
Strengths
- Compact size presents a subtle profile
- Attached blade adds flash and vibration
- Japanese quality construction holds up to repeated use
Trade-offs
- 7g is light and difficult to cast on heavy tackle
- Small hook size (#5) limits target size
- Specialty rigging may be needed for optimal presentation
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 03 pink sardine, multicolor (blue / pink), pink sardine | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 05 UV SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| bull pin gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megabass MAKIPPA Metal Jig, 7g, Sardine | Lure weight:0.2 oz | Length:1.5 in | Hook size:#5 | Color:sardine | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Megabass Makippa Metal Jig, 0.7 oz, 05 UV Silver | Lure weight:0.7 oz | Length:— | Hook size:— | Color:05 UV Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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
| Lure weight | 0.7 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | 05 UV Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.7 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is 05 UV Silver.
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