Megabass Respect 20
The PM BG color, which stands for Pearl Mica Bluegill, is a sought-after pattern that is part of the limited-run color lineage of Megabass Respect Series lures. As a PM (Pearl Mica) finish, it is a pearl-based opaque color that allows some light transmission through the lure’s body, which makes the pigments more vivid than standard solid-body plastics. Its aesthetic is modelled to accurately mimic a Bluegill, featuring a blend of blues and greens on the back and sides over a pearlescent base, providing a high-definition, realistic profile with a signature pearly shimmer that enhances its visual appeal. This color is particularly prized by collectors, especially when released on original, rare lure models like the 2003 Pop Max, often housed in a special old-style coffin case.
In practical application, the PM BG color is highly effective in situations where Bluegill are a primary forage base, and its opaque-pearl finish is best utilized in water with moderate to clear visibility. The subtle pearlescent shine helps the lure catch and reflect light softly, offering a less aggressive flash than metallic (M) or fully guanine-finished (GG) patterns, making it ideal for sunny to partly cloudy conditions when bass may be wary of excessive flash. This color is a perfect choice for fishing around shallow cover, docks, and submerged vegetation where Bluegill naturally congregate, allowing the lure’s realistic profile and moderate visibility to trigger strikes from bass keying in on this abundant baitfish.