Megabass X-80 TD Trick Darter Jerkbaits

[antoniolopez944]

Anyone have any experience with these. I primarily use the 110,110 junior and the pop max. Im looking to expand my megabass collection, I feel like these will be deadly on river small mouth.

[jerkbait22]

I go to the trick darter when it's not as strong of a reaction bite and/or they won't hit the 110. I've had some days with calm clear water where they won't commit to the 110 but I was able to get bites on the trick darter.

One thing to be aware of is that most of them have a slow sink versus the 110 which has a slow rise.

[goldrod]

I only use the ones with the prop on it.

[zalan]

One thing to be aware of is that most of them have a slow sink versus the 110 which has a slow rise.

Mine was sinking as well even though it was supposed to be suspending. I got rid of it, never liked it.

[Drew03cmc]

The X-80 has accounted for my biggest river spot to date. 17".

[Cal]

Under rated and under appreciated bait:

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewmbtrickdarter.html

[Cristo]

I love it but mirror my like in 110 +1s I fish the trick darter plus one, but I don't think they make those anymore and I only have 3 left

[JWY]

The SW version is a solid performer for me and accounted for many good fish.

[Hogsticker2]

One thing to be aware of is that most of them have a slow sink versus the 110 which has a slow rise.

Mine was sinking as well even though it was supposed to be suspending. I got rid of it, never liked it.

Same. Sank too fast, much more so than "slow sink"

[Aquaftm45]

Biggest "thing" I caught on my recent FL vacation was about a 10lb Softshell Turtle, on my only X-80 Jr. SW in Night illusion. Line snapped at the bank and I watch my beloved little lure disapear in to the murky water along with the turtle. Sad.

[NJ Jigman]

As you predicted, they are deadly on river smallies. However you can't beat the 110 for lakes.