MEGABASS's Easy-to-Use Big Bait Featuring a Pronounced a glide Movement

1. Excels in attracting with it pronounced a glide movement

The key difference between the original i-SLIDE 185, which served as the basis for the i-SLIDE 187R and is renowned as the archetype of big glide baits like GUN CRAFT's Jointed Claw, lies in the range of motion of the joint sections. The i-SLIDE 187R is designed with a greater range of motion in the body's joint sections compared to other big glide baits, allowing it to swim in pronounced a glide movement during retrieval, which is its most distinctive feature.

Big glide baits, generally known for their high search and fish-attracting abilities, are primarily used in clear water conditions. Their shape resembles real fish, often attracting bass in their feeding period to rise from the deep and approach the lure.

The i-SLIDE 187R is particularly suited for situations where you need to draw bass from a wide area, such as in open water, as it swims with a pronounced glide movement.
It maintains its glide movement smoothly without the action falling apart just by reeling, and its response to twitching is excellent, allowing anglers to directly transmit their rod actions. One of the i-SLIDE 187R's charms is its ease of use, as it has no quirks and is very user-friendly. It can maintain its action even in areas with water flow, making it suitable for use in areas like river inflows.

Comparison of the glide movements between the i-SLIDE 187R and the Jointed Claw

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2. Points of Evolution from the i-SLIDE 185

The i-SLIDE 187R, an evolution of the i-SLIDE 185, bears the "R" in its name, signifying "Revolution." Let's take note of three points of change.

Expanded range of motion in the joint section

As mentioned earlier, a significant difference in action is brought about by the range of motion in the joint section. As shown in the photo, the i-SLIDE 187R has a larger range of motion in the joint section compared to the i-SLIDE 185. As a result, while the i-SLIDE 185 performed with a narrow glide movement that was natural and smooth, the i-SLIDE 187R allows for a wider glide movement that is sharper and more pronounced even with a steady retrieve.

Sharper Tail

Upon examining the tails, the i-SLIDE 185 appears rounded, while the i-SLIDE 187R has a sharper edge. As a result, the sharper tail of the i-SLIDE 187R allows for crisper movements.

No Magnetic Attachment for Hooks

The i-SLIDE 187R no longer features an internal magnetic system to secure the hooks. While this enhances the presence of the hooks compared to when they are magnetically attached, it also increases the hook-up rate. For those who already own the i-SLIDE 185, it's recommended to use it when concerned about snagging or when wanting to approach without causing much disturbance. On the other hand, the i-SLIDE 187R is ideal for situations where bass bites may be subtle.

Overall, the i-SLIDE 187R has become more agile and dynamic compared to the i-SLIDE 185, making it excel when actively targeting bass.

3. MEGABASS's Distinctive Coloring: FINE ART FINISH

(FA SE AYU color)

(FA AMAGO color)

MEGABASS is renowned for its lifelike fish-like paint jobs. Among them, the Fine Art Finish stands out as an exceptionally elaborate piece meticulously crafted by a select few artisans at MEGABASS, often referred to as masters. Colors bearing the "FA" designation correspond to this Fine Art Finish, so when in doubt, be sure to consider them.
Given the intricacy of this painting technique, it proves especially valuable in clear waters. Moreover, during the fall when targeting migrating ayu, this authentic coloring reminiscent of the real fish is ideal for your approach.

4. Two Types with Different Buoyancies Available

The i-SLIDE 187R is available in two types with different buoyancies.

Floating Type:

Equipped with a plate weight for buoyancy adjustment, it offers versatility by allowing variations such as floating, slow floating, and suspend. This makes it more versatile compared to the Intermediate Type.

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Intermediate Type:

Without any adjustments, it tends to be closer to a suspending specification. It becomes handy when you want to perform slalom movements in the midwater, when bass are not rising, or when tuning with weights is inconvenient.