Megabass Respect 28
The Cuba Libre color is an iconic, limited-edition Megabass finish, part of the Respect Series, instantly recognizable for its dramatic visual contrast. Its aesthetic is a tribute to its namesake cocktail, featuring a deep, glossy jet black base — a more lustrous and solid black compared to the semi-transparent GG Deadly Black Shad. This solid black body provides a sharp silhouette, while the key collectible and visual elements are the accent colors: a Pearl Mica (PM) based orange belly to emphasize the profile and a crucial chartreuse and orange spot at the lure’s nose, which acts as a bite marker and indicator, increasing the visibility to the angler.
This color pattern excels in low-light and high-contrast applications, specifically when a bold silhouette is required to draw a strike. The solid, glossy jet black body is designed for conditions where a strong, non-natural presentation is needed, such as in stained or dirty water or during overcast days and low-light periods like dawn or dusk, where the lure’s shape needs to stand out. The vivid orange belly and high-visibility dots on the nose are critical features, serving as both an attractive flash point and an indicator to the angler for visually confirming a strike. This high-appeal black is often favored on topwater lures like the POP-X and POP-MAX, as well as jerkbaits like the Vision Oneten, where the sharp, contrasting colors can trigger reactive strikes.