The ‘bone’ in Elegy Bone refers to the skeletal anatomy visible on the flanks of the lure, not the color of the plastic – as is often the case with other lure colors. Aesthetically, this pattern is a translucent-phantom masterpiece, featuring a clear or ghost-smoke body that reveals a detailed internal skeleton etched along the flanks. It’s an iconic look for Megabass collectors because it creates a X-ray effect, making the lure appear as a fragile, ghostly organism. While both versions of this color share this skeletal motif, the original Elegy Bone is defined by its slightly more subtle palette – usually soft blue/lavenders and pale chartreuse – whereas Elegy Bone II pushes the boundaries with more aggressive, high-contrast skeletal lines and a more vivid, neon-purple and chartreuse hues that makes the internal bones stand out slightly more than the more understated original.
Technically, Elegy Bone is a stealth application designed for ultra-pressured fish in clear water. Because the lure is semi-transparent, it doesn’t have a solid silhouette; the “bones” act as a broken internal pattern that mimics the light-refracting quality of a real, translucent minnow’s spine. This makes it incredibly effective during high-sun midday periods when fish are wary of solid colors.