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HMKL - Zagger 38 B1

More than 40 years of experience in lure building!!!

The Zagger 38 is the little brother (downsizing) of the Zagger 50 or Zagger 65 from the premium lure manufacturer HMKL, led by Kazuma-Izumi from Japan. This premium manufacturer is not only found in the trout sector. Perch, zander and other fish also love the manufacturer's lures.

Behind every HMKL wobbler lies a long and intensive development phase. Designer Kazuma-Izumi, one of the most famous and longest-active anglers in Japan, puts all his experience and energy into perfecting his artificial lures. As a result, all HMKL wobblers have extremely good running properties, which make these lures true catch guarantors.

HMKL also places great importance on lifelike color decors and lure shapes for all its hardbaits. Thus, in the production of the wobblers, pearl effect coatings or so-called "Mylar Blades" built inside, i.e. reflective hologram foils, are often used. The full effect is shown when you move the lures back and forth in the light and, of course, primarily by the catch results in the water, which is why I have included these lures in the online shop.

The HMKL - Zagger 38 B1 was specially developed for use on the bottom of the water, and here the motto is, sometimes less is more. Especially cautious or passive fish are among the prey of the Zagger 38 B1.

A tungsten weight on the diving lip ensures quick sinking (FS - Fast Sinking) of the lure. The use of tungsten for the weight on the diving lip ensures enormously good detection of the bottom. Tungsten is also significantly smaller than lead at the same weight and non-toxic. This weight also ensures a permanent 45° angle position of the lure. In addition to a very good bite yield, this reduces the risk of snags, as the hooks are lifted from the bottom of the water.

With its length of 38mm and a weight of 2.8g, it fits perfectly into the prey pattern of many predatory fish.

The so-called "Bottom Bumping" has become established as a retrieve technique for the Zagger 38 B1. Here, you let the lure sink to the bottom (keep the line slightly taut!). Then the lure is lightly lifted with the rod tip or 1-2 crank turns are made, and then the lure is allowed to sink back to the bottom, where it stands up. Most bites occur during this phase. Therefore, do not make the pauses too short. 

"Slow movement with pauses is the key to success here," because trout often react to the sinking phase (sinking pellets) more than to the actual movement of the lure.

Alternatively, you can also drag the Zagger 38 B1 very slowly over the bottom. This stirs up a lot of "dust," which also creates an attraction for trout. Here, fleeing prey, such as small crabs or fish, are imitated. Here, too, you should incorporate smaller pauses now and then.

In short: The Zagger 38 B1 should be fished slowly, close to the bottom, and with a lot of feel. Because the bite often comes exactly when you are doing nothing. The Zagger 38 B1 does not like hectic movements or too fast a retrieve. 

No matter where the fish are – the HMKL ZAGGER will get there!

If you want to learn more about different wobbler types and retrieve techniques, just click HERE.