Megabass Respect 81
The GP Kikyou color, part of the coveted Megabass Respect Series, is a beautiful and sophisticated ghost-style natural pattern, drawing its aesthetic inspiration from the delicate blue-purple petals of the Japanese bellflower, or Kikyou. The lure is characterized by its light, translucent body overlaid with a faint blue-purple wash along the back, which is enhanced by an IL (Illusion) paint finish that causes the color to shift subtly with changes in light and viewing angle. The inclusion of GP holographic technology ensures random, subdued flashes, while a small, bright orange belly adds a critical touch of contrast and visibility, ensuring that this otherwise natural color can still elicit sharp reaction strikes. This intricate, multi-layered finish is a hallmark of high-end Megabass lures, making the color highly desirable and collectible, especially since it was once exclusive to the Cyclone series.
In terms of application, the GP Kikyou color is specifically engineered for finesse situations and heavily pressured fish, thriving in clear water conditions such as mountain lakes and deep reservoirs where natural colors and subtle flashes are necessary to fool wary bass. Its remarkable ability to blend with the surrounding water, achieved through the “ghost-style” translucent body and light color-shifting paint, mimics the look of natural baitfish in high-visibility environments. This color pairs exceptionally well with finesse plugs and jerkbaits like the Vision Oneten, where a twitch-twitch-pause retrieve is used. The erratic jerking action causes the subtle color flashes to ‘bloom’ and then disappear on the pause, a technique that is often the key to triggering strikes from reluctant or larger, more cautious bass.