Has anyone tried the megabass dark sleeper swim bait? Feedback?
Has anyone tried the megabass dark sleeper swim bait? Feedback?
Do a forum search on here, there are several good threads on here regarding this particular bait!!
I have a buddy that thinks they are great...I think they are good...not great. The biggest problem is the cost verses the toughness. They are good for one maybe two hits of a fish to them.
I love them. They skip incredibly well, the action is awesome. Killer around docks, and I've had luck using the heavier ones to "flip" deep grass like I would with a grass jig or punch rig to give a different presentation. You can also drag or hop them around rocks like you might do with a football jig or Carolina rig. I've had them get torn up, but have had much better luck than what Dogfish mentions with durability.
My one complaint that is really splitting hairs because I doubt it matters that much, is that there really isn't a good sunfish or yellow perch pattern in the bunch. A couple are close enough and that's what I use, but it's clear they're a JDM bait with the color selection. Hanahaze and Haze are the ones I've been using that are "close enough" to a bluegill pattern, with the former getting the most work from me. I initially thought that Biwako Yoshinobori (totally had to go find the name of that one) would be a decent bluegill pattern but I think the white is way more prominent in person that it shows up in photos. Again, that's really splitting hairs.
2011 Skeeter ZX225
225 Yamaha HPDI Series 2
Minn Kota Ultrex 112 52"
Console: HDS 16 Carbon
Bow: HDS 12 Carbon, Solix 12 G2, Mega 360
And another MB lure on the list to try....
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV
Add the Wakie and You're loaded for Flori-Duh angling
I’ve put some good time on the water with the Dark Sleeper, I’ve caught at least 20 fish on 1 and haven’t had an issue besides one eye falling out. They still crush it regardless
It’s a nice bait but the colors are horrible
Nitro z21
I realize I am biased but the color patterns on these are crazy detailed. Haze and hanahaze are great gill patterns. Hard to beat shiraou for a shad pattern.
Last edited by Mark Perry; 03-03-2019 at 03:03 PM.
I agree the colors are horrible
Haven’t had any issues with the colors , they all get bit for me.
Wish they could get a good.translucent craw type pattern
That’s great to hear I’m looking forward to that Mark!
how well does the dark sleeper go through cover? like brush piles??
smallmouth love em! They hold up for me for about 40-50 fish before they’re too mauled. Fished them from st. clair to buffalo last season a lot.
He choke it! That’s a game changer!
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV