Megabass X-80Jr. – Compact Size, Dynamic Action
 
The Megabass X-80Jr. brings the distinctive action of the legendary X-80 platform into a compact 65 mm package. Designed as a small suspending minnow, the X-80Jr. delivers an unusually dynamic presentation for its size, combining a pronounced wobbling and rolling action with an irregular, off-axis movement.
 
It's a compact lure with a very deliberate design philosophy: preserve the character of the original X-80 while creating a smaller profile for light-plugging applications.
 
Dynamic Action on a Straight Retrieve
One of the defining characteristics of the X-80Jr. is that it doesn't require an aggressive jerkbait retrieve to produce an interesting action.
 
On a straight retrieve, Megabass describes the lure as producing a dynamic wobbling and rolling action accompanied by an irregular off-axis movement reminiscent of the original X-80. Even a simple stop-and-go retrieve can create irregular action without requiring continuous jerks or twitches.
 
Add twitches to the retrieve and the X-80Jr. becomes considerably more aggressive. Megabass highlights its strong flash and sharp, flat-sided darting action, creating the appearance of a small baitfish attempting to escape.
 
Compact Minnow, Aggressive Presentation
At only 65 mm, the X-80Jr. is considerably smaller than the original X-80 platform. Yet Megabass specifically engineered the lure to produce an action with an impact beyond what its compact dimensions might suggest.
 
The combination of its body design and internal construction allows the X-80Jr. to transition between a natural swimming presentation and a much more aggressive darting response when the angler introduces twitches.
 
This versatility makes the lure straightforward to work: a steady retrieve can produce its characteristic swimming action, while stop-and-go, twitching and changes in retrieve cadence can create additional irregular movement.
 
Two-Piece Moving Weight System
Inside the X-80Jr. is a two-stage moving-weight system. Megabass states that this internal weight-transfer construction provides a stable flight posture and long-casting capability.
 
That internal system is an important part of the X-80Jr.'s design, allowing the compact minnow to combine its small body size with the casting performance expected from a more substantial lure.
 
Suspending Design
The suspending configuration gives anglers another dimension of control during a stop-and-go presentation. Rather than simply retrieving the lure continuously, you can pause the retrieve and allow the lure to suspend before continuing the presentation.
 
This makes retrieve cadence an important part of fishing the X-80Jr., allowing the same compact lure to be presented with continuous movement or interrupted with deliberate pauses.
 
How to Fish the Megabass X-80Jr.
The X-80Jr. is designed to respond to a variety of straightforward retrieve techniques.
 
Straight Retrieve
A simple straight retrieve produces the lure's characteristic dynamic wobbling and rolling action with irregular movement.
 
Stop & Go
A stop-and-go retrieve can generate additional irregular action without requiring continuous rod manipulation.
 
Twitching
Adding twitches produces a much more aggressive response, with strong flash and sharp, flat-sided darting movement designed to imitate an escaping small fish. The ability to move between these presentations is one of the X-80Jr.'s defining characteristics.
 
X-80Jr. Specifications
Specification
Details
Brand
Megabass
Model
X-80Jr.
Category
Freshwater Minnow
Length
65 mm / 2.56 in
Weight
1/4 oz.
Type
Suspending
Hooks
#8 × 2
Internal System
Two-piece moving-weight system
 
The X-80Jr. Difference
The X-80Jr. takes the characteristic action associated with the X-80 and translates it into a compact 65 mm suspending minnow. Its combination of dynamic wobbling and rolling action, irregular movement, sharp darting response, strong flash and two-piece moving-weight system gives anglers multiple ways to work the same lure.
 
Whether retrieved steadily, worked with stop-and-go pauses or brought to life with twitches, the X-80Jr. is built to deliver a surprisingly dynamic presentation from a compact minnow body.