Megabass Bait-X - 2005
Megabass Bait-X - 2005
Excellent Pre-Owned
Collector Details
| Lure Condition | 9/10 |
| Rarity | Very Rare |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Production Era | 2005 |
| Status | Discontinued | Colour | IYB-CT (Green back) |
*Photos shown are of the actual item*
Specifications
- Length: 66mm
- Weight: 13g (3/8oz.)
- Type: Silent Crankbait
- Buoyancy: Floating
- Dive Depth: 2.5-3m (8-10 ft.)
- Hooks Included: Yes
Condition Notes
- Minor cosmetic marks on body, no structural issues
The Megabass Bait-X is a historically significant crankbait within the brand’s lineup, representing one of the earliest plastic lure concepts developed by Megabass and refined through the Ito Engineering design philosophy. Built to maintain continuous contact with structure, it produces a tight, deliberate action that imitates escaping crustaceans and triggers strikes from structure-oriented fish.
This example features the IYB-CT (Ito Yellow Back / Claw Tone) colourway, combining high-contrast chartreuse tones with natural patterning to deliver both visibility and realism. Produced during the early 2000s Ito era, these models reflect a period of detailed craftsmanship and evolving hydrodynamic design.
Increasingly difficult to source in clean condition, the Bait-X remains a crossover piece valued by both anglers and collectors for its performance and its place in Megabass’ early design history.