Megabass IxI Shad

IxI Series 3

This next-generation shad made bass pro Katsutaka Imae exclaim “we’ve got something amazing here!” The TYPE-3 features an ability to trace a depth of 3.0m, but it can also perform exceptionally up to the 1.2m range. The design minimizes snags in the shallows and makes repeated hard contact with structures possible. Yuki Ito’s shad engineering has realized Katsutaka Imae’s “forward falling theory” at an extremely high level with this ultimate versatile shad featuring dazzling ultra-high pitch roll action.

IxI TX Edition

The goal of Katsutaka Imae and Yuki Ito was to land targets from the 4m+ range with a mere 57mm long shad body. The mounting position of the instant shifting balancer system Micro LBO (PAT.) allows for a super forward leaning posture impossible with normal ball weights. Ito moved the balancer head towards the intersection of the lip and body using a shaft with super small diameter bearings that made the extreme forward mounting design possible. With field tests using 6lb fluorocarbon line this big-lipped small shad demonstrated extremely long flight distances and succeeded in generating an astonishing diving vector. The outstanding fusion of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics have given the IxI SHAD the extreme performance needed to strike at deep targets.

■ INSTANT ACTION 

The LBO II is locked into place by the neodymium magnet in the front for optimal placement and action. 

■ SHAFT BALANCER SYSTEM 

The low center of gravity of the LBO II plays the role of a shaft balancer, combining the power point and action point for excellent responsiveness, creating high pitch rolling action with intense flashing.