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HMKL - Zagger 38 B1

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

The Zagger 38 is the smaller sibling (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 species also love the manufacturer's lures.

Behind every HMKL wobbler lies a long and intensive development phase. Designer Kazuma-Izumi, one of Japan's most renowned and longest-active anglers, puts all his experience and energy into perfecting his artificial lures. As a result, all HMKL wobblers boast extremely good running characteristics, making these lures true catch guarantees.

HMKL also places great importance on realistic color patterns and lure shapes for all its hardbaits. Thus, during the production of the wobblers, pearl effect coatings or so-called "Mylar Blades" built into the interior, i.e., reflective hologram foils, are often used. The full effect is revealed when you move the lures back and forth in the light and, of course, primarily through their success in catching fish 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, less is sometimes more. Especially cautious or passive fish are among the prey of the Zagger 38 B1.

A tungsten weight on the diving lip ensures rapid sinking (FS - Fast Sinking) of the lure. The use of tungsten for the weight on the diving lip provides extremely good recognition of the water 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. This not only leads to a very good bite rate but also reduces the risk of snags, as the hooks are lifted off the bottom.

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

The so-called "Bottom Bumping" has proven to be the most effective retrieval technique for the Zagger 38 B1. Here, you let the lure sink to the bottom (keep the line slightly taut!). Then, the lure is gently lifted with the rod tip or cranked 1-2 times, and then you let the lure sink back to the bottom, where it stands upright. Most bites occur precisely 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) rather than 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 attracts trout. It imitates a fleeing prey animal, such as small crabs or fish. Here, too, you should incorporate small 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 precisely when you are doing nothing. The Zagger 38 B1 does not like hectic movements or too fast retrieval. 

No matter where the fish are - the HMKL ZAGGER gets there!

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