Overview

The I×I brand welcomes its long-awaited second installment. Once again, Imae and Ito present the ultimate solution to the angling world. The quintessential high-speed bait is finally here: the I×I "FURIOUS."

Concept

Imae thoroughly pursued elements that maximize the instinct of bass to attack bait fleeing at furious speeds – hence the name "FURIOUS." Ito, in his quest to realize an otherworldly shallow runner, has incorporated the water-through mechanism (PAT.) previously featured in POPMAX, XPOD, and CYCLONE.

Body Design

This design seeks to control lure action and range by using hydrodynamics, secondarily governed by the flow of water taken into the body. The FURIOUS's water streaming acts like a virtual lip and is nothing short of spectacular.

Hydrodynamics

During high-speed retrieves, the water flowing in from the intake on the head is pressurized within the body, increasing its flow rate and significantly enhancing the stability of the action and trajectory.

Furthermore, excessive water flow that is unnecessary for super-shallow game depth is discharged downward from two water ducts located under the gill, reducing pressure. This offsets the over-range diving vector that naturally increases water resistance due to longer distances and higher speeds in wide-area shallow games. It enables high-speed retrieves while maintaining a shallow depth as if the lure is stuck to a specific layer.

Key Features

The FURIOUS is equipped with Micro LBO (PAT.). The impressive high-pitch over-roll promotes sharp strobe flashing. The fact that this slim, approximately 7g mini-plug achieves overwhelming ultra-long-distance castability that defies headwinds is another world in itself.

The ultimate solution they've delivered is, once again, intensely remarkable. The FURIOUS embodies an otherworldly shallow game experience.

MODEL 1.5 Features

• Versatile shallow runner with a maximum diving depth of 1.5m.
• High-pitch rolling drive action delivers ultra-fast flashing and impressive stability.
• Power action allows the lure to swim through even after the hook picks up some debris or sediment after bottom contact with an ultra-tight swimming action. It enables ultra-aggressive shallow games, swimming through the gaps in riprap like a tongue.

Megabass X-Crew: The Versatile 2-Way Metal Plug

The X-Crew is a multi-purpose metal bait designed for casting performance and ease of use in vast fields such as surf and large river estuaries.

Its low-resistance Colorado blade attached to the rear achieves the same flight distance as a metal jig, while enhancing appeal, stability, and range-keeping ability for consistent fishing results. Both the front and rear are equipped with treble hooks to reduce hook-offs, and the long body thoroughly eliminates issues such as line entanglement and hook tangling.

2-in-1 Design

When the rear blade is removed, it can also be used as a compact heavy vibration bait. The slim body and pursuit of body balance combine action response comparable to a metal plate vibe with a natural swimming posture.

The X-Crew was developed to deliver an appealing bait to points that could previously only be approached with metal jigs, and it approaches hot zones where sea bass, flatfish, bluefish, and other migratory fish roam with overwhelming impact.

Key Features:

• 2-Way Hook System: Switch between a tailspin jig with a blade on the rear in normal mode, or a metal vibration by removing the blade. Quickly shift according to the situation and application! This metal plug offers two types of use in one.
• Weight: 21g
• Type: Sinking
• Color: G Pink Head

Megabass DOG-X Jr. COAYU - White Butterfly

Despite its small size, the DOG-X Jr. COAYU delivers a dynamic slide and turn across the water's surface. It inherits the lively V-shaped ripple action from the original DOG-X.

During the dog walk, the body flashes and twists, attracting attention below the surface. The head dips slightly underwater, creating a popping action as it lunges forward.

This pencil bait casts surprisingly far and moves incredibly well for its size.

It excels in clear lakes, under docks, and in shaded areas around bushes and other structures, especially during the heat of the day.

The quiet landing and responsive, life-like action triggered by even subtle rod work make it highly effective in situations where anglers would typically rely on no-sinker worms.

Key Features

• Dynamic Slide & Turn
• V-Shaped Ripple Action
• Flashing and Twisting Body
• Popping Head Action
• Excellent Casting Distance
• Life-like Trick Action

Specifications

• Size: 71.0mm
• Weight: 1/5 oz

Overview

The Makippa, as the name suggests, is a revolutionary casting blade jig that you simply cast and retrieve. It's designed for a wide range of saltwater species and addresses the common issues associated with traditional casting jigs.

Casting jigs are a staple in saltwater fishing due to their casting distance and effectiveness on various fish. However, achieving the desired action or maintaining the target range can be challenging, often requiring experience and skill. The Makippa overcomes these difficulties with meticulous tuning, making it user-friendly for anglers of all levels.

Key Features

• Easy to Use: Simply cast and retrieve.
• Blade Hook System (PAT.): Features a tail-mounted blade for enhanced fish attraction and a specialized hook system that dramatically increases hook-up rates on blade bites.
• Stable Swimming Action: The carefully calculated body balance and component placement ensure stable swimming and flashing without unwanted body rotation.
• Versatile Range Control: Control the retrieve speed after casting to target fish at various depths.
• Assist Hook: Equipped with a standard tinsel-dressed assist hook for enhanced effectiveness.
• Omakase Eye: An additional eye on the belly allows for the addition of double or treble hooks to suit your preferences. This is especially effective for fish that strike from the bottom.

Body Design

The Makippa's design prioritizes stability and flash. It is carefully balanced to prevent rotation during the retrieve, ensuring a consistent presentation to attract fish.

Sinker Design

The weight distribution allows for excellent casting distance while maintaining a stable retrieve at various depths.

Blade Design

The tail blade is designed to spin freely and create maximum flash and vibration, attracting fish from a wide area. The patented Blade Hook System ensures that even subtle blade strikes result in solid hooksets.

Omakase Eye

Customize your Makippa with the Omakase Eye. Add double or treble hooks depending on the conditions and target species. (Treble hooks are not included.)

Target Species

This lure is effective for a wide variety of species including:

• Sea Bass
• Flounder
• Flathead
• Amberjack
• Bluefish (Inada, Warasa)
• Spanish Mackerel
• Jack
• Mackerel
• Hairtail
• Sea Bream
• Black Sea Bream
• Rockfish
• And more...

Keep the Makippa in your tackle box for success in any saltwater fishing situation.

Note: The front assist hook is not included on the 7g, 5g, and 3g models. Prototype shown in photos.

Specifications

• Product Name: MAKIPPA
• Weight: 5g
• Color: Glow Zebra

Overview

The Megabass X-NANAHAN SW series unlocks the next generation of bay area fishing. It's designed to perfectly synchronize with small baitfish abundant in Japanese coastal waters, such as Haku, Inakko, Katakuchi, Togo Iwash, and river Ayu and Haya.

This systematic fingering minnow enables versatile range exploration.

Body Design

The body, carved from a high-volume square block, achieves both the body volume required for long castability and a visually appealing tight silhouette.

The minnow shape, incorporating the latest hydrodynamics, delivers agile and stable swimming response and comfortable handling.

Action

With a straight retrieve, it produces a high-pitch rolling action. With twitches and jerks, it generates sharp darts and flashes to the left and right, aggressively triggering the target's predatory instincts.

Like the X-80, this is a masterfully crafted basic minnow that delivers universally high catch rates.

Specs

• Color: GG Akakin CB
• Length: 75mm
• Weight: 7g
• Type: Floating
• Max Depth: 3.2m
• Hook: #10 x 2

Megabass Great Hunting GH51 Humpback

The Great Hunting Humpback series features a significantly taller body than conventional small minnows, while maintaining an incredibly thin profile. This design maximizes the visual impact of its rapid rolling action during retrieve and the flashing and shape-shifting effect during twitching.

Its class-leading high specific gravity body and rearward center of gravity provide exceptional castability, allowing it to quickly reach the desired range without being swept away by strong currents.

Even in heavy, complex currents, this lure responds precisely to the angler's intentions, effectively triggering bites from large trout.

Details:

• Length: 51mm
• Weight: 5.1g
• Type: Fast Sinking
• Hooks: #12 x 2pcs

Note: The photos may show prototypes. The color chart image may be of the GH46 Humpback.

Key Features

The GREAT HUNTING HUMPBACK series features a significantly taller body than conventional small minnows, while the body has been thoroughly shaped to be thin. This design maximizes the visual impact of high-speed rolling action during retrieves and the flashing and shape changes caused by flat-side action during twitching.

Body Design

The high specific gravity body and rear center of gravity balance, both top-class for its size, provide excellent castability, reaching the target range instantly without being swept away by strong currents.

Performance

Even in heavy, complex currents, the lure can be reliably acted as intended by the angler, allowing for strong appeal to big trout.

Product Specifications

• Length: 51mm
• Weight: 5.1g
• Type: Fast Sinking

Megabass Onimaru: The Ultimate Metal Vibration

The Onimaru is the definitive answer in metal vibrations, meticulously balanced through behavioral research and extensive testing on marine fish. It vividly recreates the fleeing sardine's body outline, highlighting its vulnerability as prey, making it irresistible to seabass and bluefish with superior eyesight.

Faithfully imitating the silhouette of a fleeing small fish, its horizontal swimming posture maintains a constant roll axis at any speed. This generates a lifelike, high-pitch vibration, intensely stimulating the predatory instincts of fish eaters.

Key Features

• Faithfully imitates the silhouette of a small fish with a horizontal swimming posture.
• The swiveled front eye reduces hook-offs during fights.

Body Design

By clearly presenting the body outline of a fleeing sardine, the Onimaru emphasizes the key characteristics that make it a prime target for predators such as seabass and bluefish, which rely on keen eyesight. This design triggers their predatory instincts.

Enhanced Hooking and Reduced Hook-Offs

The swiveled front eye improves its ability to follow twists and headshakes during fights, significantly reducing hook-offs. Furthermore, the meticulous design of the line eye position, hook position, body shape, and weight ensures perfect balance, minimizing hook tangles with the line or body.

Versatile Search Bait

This ultimate search bait adapts to various targets, including seabass, black sea bream, flatfish, and bluefish.

Specifications

• Length: 75mm
• Weight: 20g
• Type: Sinking
• Hook: #8 x 2pcs
• Color: G Pink Sardine

Megabass 8Pod Taco-le Shake 90

A new weapon for your octopus game! The Taco-le Shake features a slim tail design that cuts through the water easily and resists tipping over.

Designed for double-hook rigs, commonly used in boat octopus fishing, it responds readily to even the slightest rod work. The intense flashing from the delta body and the rattling sound from the large and small rattle balls attract distant octopus.

Key Features

• Twin Hold Hooks: The custom-designed twin hold hook system, featuring a combination of large and small barbless hooks with optimized quantity, wire diameter, and strength, drastically reduces lost catches and boasts an incredible catch rate.
• Versatile Design: Like the original model, the Taco-le Shake has two "Omakase Eye" attachment points at the front and rear. By attaching a teardrop sinker to the belly, it can also be used for casting games.
• Customization: Enjoy various customizations by adding blades or tinsel to the ends of the arms.

Specs

• Color: U-02 Keimura Orange Chart
• Length: 90mm
• Weight: 20g
• Type: Sinking

Key Features

The Megabass Dyna Response is a next-generation metal vibe designed for instant vibration upon landing in the water. This new concept metal vibe is produced by Shinji Sato, also known as "Oni no Jukucho" (Demon Instructor).

Body Design

Its hydrodynamics body, unique to Megabass, creates a sharp, high-pitch action without any retrieve stress. A super-thin 0.6mm stainless steel plate and a weighted form that closely follows the plate generate incredible startup speed and powerful vibrations.

Tinsel Tail

The tinsel tail follows the vibrations of the body, creating a lifelike flashing effect. This overwhelming flashing appeal induces big bites.

Anti-Tangle Design

Line entanglement, a common problem with metal vibes during landing and falling, is significantly reduced.

Experience the other-dimensional comfort of the Dyna Response, which creates a wide-area flash and high-pitch vibration with an astonishingly fast startup.

Megabass VIBRATION-X DYNA RESPONSE

• Size: 58mm
• Weight: 3/8oz
• Hook Size: #10

Megabass Makkippa: The Easy-to-Use Casting Blade Jig

Unlock the potential of any fishing trip! The Makkippa is a revolutionary casting blade jig designed for ease of use and a wide range of saltwater species. Simply cast and retrieve!

Casting jigs are a staple in saltwater fishing, known for their casting distance and effectiveness on various species. However, mastering the action and maintaining the desired depth can be challenging. The Makkippa addresses these challenges with a user-friendly design.

Key Features

• Effortless Retrieval: The Makkippa is engineered for easy reeling, even for beginners.
• High-Appeal Blade: The tail is equipped with a blade that generates strong fish-attracting vibrations upon retrieval.
• Blade Hook System (PAT.): Our patented system ensures a high hook-up rate, even on blade bites, without hindering the blade's rotation.
• Stable Swimming Action: The carefully calculated body balance and component placement prevent the body from rotating, resulting in a stable swimming and flashing action that entices targets.

How to Use

After casting, immediately begin retrieving to target fish near the surface. Allow the jig to sink before retrieving to target mid-water or bottom-dwelling species. This versatility allows you to adapt to the target's depth.

Additional Features

• Tinsel Assist Hook: Equipped with a tinsel assist hook, effective for a wide range of species.
• "Omakase Eye" (Optional Eye): Allows for the addition of double or treble hooks, catering to your preferred setup. This is especially effective for fish that strike from the bottom.

Target Species

Sea Bass, Flounder, Flathead, Yellowtail (Inada, Warasa), Spanish Mackerel, Amberjack, Horse Mackerel (Aji), Mackerel (Saba), Hairtail, Red Sea Bream, Black Sea Bream, Rockfish, and more!

Add the Makkippa to your saltwater tackle box and be ready for anything the water throws your way!

"Omakase Eye" (Optional Eye)

Equipped with an "Omakase Eye" that can be fitted with double or treble hooks to suit the situation.

Blade Hook System (PAT.P)

Hooks up blade bites with a very high probability! Customizable to your liking!

Megabass MAKIPPA

• Weight (g): 10
• Color: Aji (Horse Mackerel)

Gamakatsu LUXXE Evolidge Deadfall 3.5 #55 Blue Iwashi 18g Slow Sinking Eging Jig

This Gamakatsu LUXXE Evolidge Deadfall eging jig is designed for serious squid anglers. Its innovative design and high-quality construction deliver exceptional performance in various conditions.

Key Features

• One-Piece Body Design: Features a revolutionary one-piece body design for superior balance and improved action.
• Low-Density Tin Sinker: Utilizing a low-density tin sinker allows for excellent casting distance while maintaining a slow, enticing fall.
• Exceptional Castability: The streamlined design minimizes water resistance, resulting in impressive casting distance and accuracy.
• Stable Fall & Snag Resistance: Maintains a stable fall, minimizing snags on seaweed and other obstructions.
• Natural Action: Designed to maintain a horizontal posture that entices squid, mimicking natural prey.
• Versatile Action: Produces a darting action with minimal effort, and features a highly responsive design for quick reactions.
• Effective at Various Depths: Responds well to a range of retrieval techniques, including slow drags and double-shakes.
• Day & Night Effectiveness: Available in a range of colors effective in various light conditions.
• Wide Appeal: Attracts both small and large squid.

Body Design

The streamlined body design reduces water resistance, allowing for longer casts and a stable, snag-resistant fall. The carefully considered shape ensures a natural, horizontal swimming posture that's highly attractive to squid.

Sinker Design

The incorporation of a low-density tin sinker significantly contributes to the jig's slow sinking rate while maintaining sufficient weight for long casts. This unique combination allows for precise control and enhances the overall effectiveness of the lure.

Specifications

• Size: 3.5
• Weight: 18.0g
• Fall Speed: Approx. 6.5 seconds/meter