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Megabass MAKIPPA Metal Jig, 7g, Sardine
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- Item weight
- 7 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 3.94 x 1.34 x 0.31 inches
Quick take
A compact Japanese-style metal jig with a small blade attachment, designed for vertical jigging and fluttering presentations.
The sardine Megabass Makippa is a compact metal jig at 1.5 inches and 7 grams, with a #5 hook for bass anglers who want a small, flashy profile on a quick retrieve. Its sardine color gives it a baitfish look in the water. It belongs to the Makippa line, which comes in several weights, so the size can be matched to the depth and cast distance you need.
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
Specifications
| Type | metal jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7g |
| Blade size | #2 1/2 |
| Hook size | #5 |
| Color | Sardine |
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 Silver | 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 | 0.2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Hook size | #5 |
| Color | sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is sardine.
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