HMKL - Zagger 38 B1 #Choco Bro (Glow)

HMKL - Zagger 38 B1

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

The Zagger 38 is the smaller 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 known in the trout fishing scene. 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 them true catch guarantees.

HMKL also places great emphasis on naturalistic color schemes and lure shapes for all its hardbaits. During wobbler production, pearl effect paints or so-called "Mylar Blades" - reflective hologram foils - are often used internally. The full effect becomes apparent when the lures are moved back and forth in the light and, of course, primarily through their catching success 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, and here the motto is, less is sometimes more. Especially cautious or passive fish fall prey to 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 detection of the bottom. Tungsten is also significantly smaller than lead for the same weight and is 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 perfectly fits the prey pattern of many predatory fish.

The so-called "Bottom Bumping" has proven to be the most effective 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 gently lifted with the rod tip or 1-2 cranks of the reel are made, and subsequently, the lure is allowed to sink back to the bottom, where it stands upright. 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 attracts trout. It imitates a fleeing prey animal, such as small crabs or fish. Here, too, one should occasionally include shorter pauses.

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. Hectic movements or too fast a retrieve are not what the Zagger 38 B1 likes.

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.