Megabass ITO SHINER – High-Appeal Suspending Jerkbait
The Megabass ITO SHINER is a high-appeal suspending jerkbait developed by company founder and lure designer Yuki Ito for top-level US tournament competition. Created in response to requests from American professional anglers, it combines a bait-like swimming action with strong water movement designed to attract bass across a wide area.
Measuring 115 mm and weighing 1/2 oz, this lure is built around an aggressive jerkbait presentation, with a maximum running depth of 2.0 m (approximately 6.6 ft). Its wide side-to-side darting action combines with a flat-sided body to produce intense, high-pitch flashing.
High-Impact Jerkbait Action
The ITO SHINER was developed specifically for the demands of competitive US bass fishing. Combining a highly bait-like movement with a strong wave-generating action, creating a high-appeal presentation designed to draw bass from a broad area. Its responsive swimming action also enhances the lure's flashing effect, while the body produces additional movement that forms part of its overall fish-attracting presentation.
Flat-Sided Body, Intense Flash
The ITO SHINER features a flat-sided body designed to generate an intense, high-pitch flashing effect. This characteristic is a part of the lure's high-appeal presentation. The combination of flash and strong water movement gives the ITO SHINER a deliberately pronounced presence in the water.
Long Side-to-Side Darting
When worked with the rod, the ITO SHINER produces a pronounced side-to-side darting action.
Megabass designed the lure around a 1.8–2.0 m swimming range, with the maximum stated depth reaching 2.0 m. Its long lateral darting action is designed to generate reaction bites during an active jerkbait presentation.
Receive Cup Lip Design
A Receive Cup is positioned at the center of the ITO SHINER's lip. This feature contributes to the lure's quick rise-to-action characteristics and sharp darting response when the lure is jerked.
Triple Tungsten Weight Oscillation System
This lure incorporates Megabass's patented Triple Tungsten Weight Oscillation System.
Three tungsten weights form part of the lure's internal weight-transfer system. This system has an extending casting range and allowing anglers to reach areas that would otherwise be difficult to target directly.
The weight-transfer system is an integral part of the ITO SHINER's design, combining the lure's aerodynamic body with the casting performance required for the fast-paced fishing style for which it was developed.
Suspending Jerkbait
The ITO SHINER is a suspending jerkbait with a maximum stated depth of 2.0 m.
Its suspending configuration, responsive action and lateral darting allow the angler to control the presentation through rod movement and retrieve cadence.
ITO SHINER Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Megabass |
| Series | ITO SHINER |
| Lure Type | Suspending Jerkbait |
| Length | 115 mm / 4.53 in |
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Maximum Depth | 2.0 m / approx. 6.6 ft |
| Hooks | #4 × 3 |
| Weight System | Triple Tungsten Weight Oscillation System |
| Lip Technology | Receive Cup |
| Body Design | Flat-sided |
The ITO SHINER Difference
The ITO SHINER was developed for anglers looking for a high-appeal jerkbait presentation built around strong movement, flash and lateral action. Its flat-sided body generates intense flashing, its triple tungsten weight system supports extended casting distance, and its responsive lip and wide lateral darting create the aggressive movement for which the lure was designed.
At 115 mm, 1/2 oz and suspending, the ITO SHINER occupies a distinct position in the Megabass jerkbait lineup: a purpose-developed bait combining strong water movement, intense flash, responsive darting action and a sophisticated internal weight-transfer system.
