Megabass Respect 49
The Ito Illusion is a coveted, limited-production color by Megabass, featured in their Respect Series, that prioritizes a multi-dimensional, shimmering aesthetic over a simple realistic baitfish pattern. It is built on a pearl-based body with a pale, light-reflecting yellow on the sides, which gives the lure a luminous, almost iridescent quality that changes subtly as the lure moves. The signature feature is the Illusion (IL) paint—a brownish, chameleon-like effect—sprayed on the back that is designed to change color and luminosity depending on the light conditions and the lure’s angle of movement, giving the bait a unique, life-like presence that cannot be replicated with standard metallic or clear colors. The overall visual package is completed with an orange belly for visibility and a contrasting flash effect during the retrieve.
This unique color is a favorite for jerkbaits like the Vision Oneten, as the lure’s erratic darting and pausing action is what fully activates the shifting, “magical” color tone of the IL paint. The Ito Illusion is highly effective in situations where bass are not responding to standard, realistic patterns, as its multi-faceted shine and color-changing profile is designed to stimulate the predatory instinct of fish with a unique, non-obvious appeal. It performs well in various water clarities, but excels when twitched or paused in open water, allowing the light to catch its sides and back, creating the namesake “illusion” that triggers a reaction bite, particularly during the early spring or whenever jerkbaits are the primary tool.