{"product_id":"megabass-super-giant-xlayer-sweet-fish","title":"Megabass Super Giant Xlayer Sweet Fish","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMegabass Super Giant Xlayer 150mm – Soft Plastic Bass Fishing Lure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMegabass Giant Super Xlayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the bigger 150mm (6\") version of the legendary Megabass Xlayer, one of the most successful soft plastic bass fishing lures we have ever stocked at Mr Fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Xlayer has been a firm favourite with UK bass anglers for years, and the Giant Super Xlayer offers that same distinctive action in a larger profile, making it an excellent choice when targeting bass feeding on bigger baitfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the right day, these larger Xlayers can be absolutely deadly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVios Mineral Salt Material \u0026amp; Glass Rattle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Giant Super Xlayer is manufactured using Megabass's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIOS Mineral Salt material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the lure its distinctive soft, flexible body and excellent movement through the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with its internal glass rattle, the Giant Xlayer offers both visual movement and additional sound to help attract the attention of feeding predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carefully moulded body responds beautifully to subtle movements of the rod tip, allowing anglers to fish it naturally or give it a much more aggressive darting action when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish the Giant Super Xlayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the great things about the Giant Xlayer is its versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Straight Retrieve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rigged on a suitable jighead or lightly weighted weedless hook, the Giant Xlayer can be incredibly effective with a steady, slow retrieve. This is particularly good when fishing in tidal currents and areas of strong water movement, allowing the flow to bring the lure to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwitching \u0026amp; Darting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A few sharp movements of the rod tip will make the Giant Xlayer dart and change direction, imitating a baitfish trying to escape. This can be particularly effective when bass are following a lure but are reluctant to commit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing in Current:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The larger 150mm body makes this an excellent lure for working through tidal flow, around reefs, gullies and other areas where bass hunt in moving water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Recommended Hooks \u0026amp; Jigheads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting the right hook or jighead is important with these larger soft plastics. These are my preferred options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeedless Rigging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXorus Texas Eel – 5\/0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoy Violence VJ-36 – 4\/0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Exposed-Hook Jigheads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoy Bachi Head – 10g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther suitable jigheads fitted with a 4\/0 hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your jighead weight to suit the depth, current and conditions you are fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMick's Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Giant Xlayer is one of those lures that can really surprise you. On the right day, the bigger profile can make all the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI particularly like these in moving water. Don't think you always need to be constantly twitching the lure. Try a nice, slow, straight retrieve and let the current do some of the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the fish aren't responding, give the rod a couple of sharp twitches to make the lure dart, then return to that slow retrieve. Sometimes that sudden change of direction is all it takes to provoke a take.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI like them on a 5\/0 Xorus Texas Eel for weedless fishing or a suitable 4\/0 jighead when fishing more open ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Megabass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Giant Super Xlayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150mm \/ 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VIOS Mineral Salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRattle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Internal glass rattle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 lures per packet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bass, pollack and other predatory saltwater fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRigging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weedless hooks, weighted hooks or conventional jigheads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Megabass Giant Super Xlayer is a fantastic addition to any bass angler's soft plastic collection, particularly when a larger baitfish profile and natural presentation are needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Megabass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51032205820159,"sku":"V8 Xlayer giant Sweet Fish","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/1766\/2376\/files\/X_Layer_SweetFish-Site.jpg?v=1794657200","url":"https:\/\/www.mrfishjersey.com\/products\/megabass-super-giant-xlayer-sweet-fish","provider":"Mr Fish Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}