MEGABASS WAKEBAIT: THE SCIENCE OF SURFACE ACTION
The Visionary Wake Bait Evolution: i-JACK Lure
From Yuki Ito, the mastermind behind the legendary IT-JACK wood plug, comes the next evolution in surface waking: the Megabass i-JACK series.
Patented R.A.B. (Rudder Action Balancer System)
Synchronized Acoustic Shockwaves
Working in perfect synchronization with the lure’s violent wobble-and-roll action, the internal hitting weight operates on a specialized pendulum system, swinging heavily from side to side. As this heavy balancer violently strikes the central inner walls of the lure, it generates a loud, hard-pitch acoustic knock and intense hydrodynamic shockwaves.
These unique sonic wavelengths, radiating outward from the bait's lifelike profile, are meticulously tuned to trigger aggressive reaction strikes and awaken the predatory instincts of monster-class fish.
Tuned R.A.B. Acoustics
As the internal R.A.B. pendulum pivots during the lure's highly responsive swimming action, it strikes the inner walls of
the bait. However, rather than a harsh, unnatural rattle, this rhythmic "body knock" is meticulously tuned to produce a rich, mild acoustic tone. This precise frequency is designed to draw in highly pressured, finicky fish without spooking them.
Super Flat-Side & "Screw Drive" Action
Engineered with an aggressive, super flat-sided body that delivers overwhelming water displacement and blinding flash, the i-JACK is powered by a newly designed "Stingray Bill" and the proprietary Rudder Action Balancer System (R.A.B). Together, these components generate the unprecedented "Screw Drive" action—a violent, twisting flutter with an astonishing roll angle.
This massive hydrodynamic disturbance diffuses over a wide area, forcing predators suspended in deeper water to commit to aggressive, intimidation strikes.
The ORC (Over Rev Crank): A Revolution in Shallow Cranking
True to the name "Over Rev," the ORC operates as if the limiter has been completely removed, delivering an ultra-high-speed roll that defies conventional physics. This is a next-generation flat-sided shallow crankbait designed to dramatically accelerate roll drive and trigger predatory instincts.
Built to Attack Shallow Cover
The ORC series isn't limited to open water. Its carefully engineered body improves cover avoidance, while the strategically positioned hooks allow for confident cranking around shallow structure.
Lower the rod tip and crawl it just beneath the surface, or speed it up to unleash its signature high-RPM rolling action, giving you the ability to change the presentation without changing lures.
High-Speed Roll. Hard Clicking Sound.
At the heart of the ORC series is its gyro balancer, which rhythmically strikes the inside of the body to produce a distinctive hard clicking sound. Combined with the lure's high-speed rolling action, this creates a powerful sensory trigger designed to draw reaction bites from neutral bass suspended in the water column.
Sub-Surface Leveling & Topwater Dominance
Because it can maintain a perfectly level, high-pitch roll just millimeters below the water's surface for extended distances, the ORC keeps you in the primary strike zone longer, resulting in highly concentrated shallow-water engagements. By slowing your retrieve even further, the ORC transforms into a highly effective topwater wake crank. In this mode, the internal GYRO balancer rhythmically taps against the body walls, radiating a hard, resonant acoustic knock into the depths to call fish up.
Unmatched Cover Deflection
Engineered with dramatically enhanced shallow cover evasion capabilities, the ORC effortlessly deflects off structure. Its intense visual flash and wide-reaching acoustic footprint are so powerful that they draw aggressive reaction strikes from bass holding deep within or even far away from the cover. The Megabass Over Rev Crank is nothing short of a revolutionary weapon for the shallow water game.
The ANTHRAX: Multi-Action Wake Specialist
The Megabass ANTHRAX series is a highly versatile wake bait powered by the proprietary Roller Gyro Balancer System (PAT.P). As the internal ball weight shifts along its specialized balancer shaft, it emits a high-pitched acoustic click while driving the lure's chaotic, multi-action performance.
Amplified Roll and Water Displacement
Positioned directly on the lure's roll axis, a high-mass ball weight travels freely side-to-side along a specialized balancer shaft. As this heavy weight shifts and rotates, it dramatically amplifies the outward inertia of the lure's left-to-right rolling action. This exaggerated, off-balance momentum generates incredibly powerful water displacement and a heavy surface wake.
Rhythmic High-Pitch Acoustics
As the lure is retrieved, the shifting ball weight continuously strikes the inner walls of the body at the ends of the shaft. This precise, rhythmic collision produces a loud, high-pitched acoustic click that beats in time with the lure's roll, drawing the attention of predators from a distance.
Instantaneous Start-Up Response
When the lure first lands on the water or during a pause, the internal ball weight naturally rests biased to either the left or the right side. This deliberate imbalance ensures that the lure bites into the water instantly. From the very first fraction of a handle turn, the lure springs to life, completely eliminating any dead-stick time lag and triggering strikes immediately upon touchdown.