Megabass Respect 45
The Killer Kawaguchi color is a highly regarded, specialized, and often collectible finish from the Megabass Respect Series, named after the famous Lake Kawaguchi in Japan, a highland lake known for its clear, challenging waters. Aesthetically, it is a nuanced and natural clear color, featuring a base of natural olive-green combined with subtle, light clear purple highlights. This subdued palette gives it the appearance of ghost wakasagi (smelt) or shrimp camouflaged in weeds, and its intentional lack of flash is designed to avoid spooking pressured or wary bass, making it a valuable addition to any collection of high-end, tournament-proven lures.
This color is specifically engineered for tough, high-pressure fishing conditions, particularly in clear lake environments or when water temperatures are low. The design philosophy is not to aggressively imitate one specific baitfish, but rather to blend naturally into the water column and disappear from the fish’s sight just enough to encourage a strike without alarming the bass. It is a finesse color for hard baits, and anglers often rely on it to draw bites when traditional, flashy patterns fail, sometimes even outperforming soft plastics or finesse worms in the most challenging scenarios due to its subtle profile and action.