Megabass Magdraft Head

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After years of relying on the 6-inch Megabass MAGDRAFT—both the pre-rigged version and the Freestyle—for tournament success, legendary lure designer and Elite Series veteran Kenta Kimura pressed the Megabass design team for a downsized 5-inch model. He knew there were times when bass keyed in on smaller forage, and he wanted a tool that kept the MAGDRAFT’S proven action but matched the hatch more precisely. “I needed it for times when bass were eating smaller forage,” Kimura explained. “Especially places up north where you’re targeting both largemouths and smallmouths, places like Champlain.” It took time for the Freestyle version to reach his standards, but now that it’s in his arsenal, Kimura has developed a full range of rigging methods to maximize its potential. That suspended zone, often between 8 and 12 feet deep, is a fickle space where small adjustments make a big difference. Precision becomes everything—not just in jig weight and bait profile, but even in overlooked factors like hook size. “It’ll catch big fish,” Kimura concluded. “But where I really like it is the fisheries that aren’t so great… It’s good on all three species, and it’s really effective on rivers, in current.” Another key addition is the Megabass MAGDRAFT HEAD, designed to complement the Magdraft Freestyle 5" bait. Not quite a football head, but engineered with the weight positioned low to preserve head shake. Keeps the same eye placement as the original Magdraft rigging. Hook/Weight Options 5/0 hook — 1/4oz, 3/8oz, 1/2oz, 5/8oz, 3/4oz 6/0 hook — 3/8oz, 1/2oz, 5/8oz, 3/4oz, 1oz With a full range of sizes, it allows him to fish the bait deeper while retaining balance. With a 1-ounce version, Kimura has fished it nearly 30 feet down, though he generally keeps the Magdraft in less than 10 feet. “I tested it on rockpiles at Lake Biwa and it comes through unbelievably,” he said. “After it deflects off the rocks it gets back to center very quickly. That balance, just like the head shake, is extremely important.” Big bass potential remains intact. Tough fisheries: Kimura credits it for bites at Bull Shoals during tough conditions. Northern waters: Excellent for largemouth, smallmouth, and spots. Current situations: Particularly effective in rivers. Show more