Vision 110

[OkobojiEagle]

Not to hi-jack another thread... Those of you who have jumped into the Megabass pool with both feet, are you targeting/catching largemouth bass, smallmouth bass or both species?

 

Question #2:  Do you have similar/equal success with the Vision 110 jr. as you do with the Vision 110?

 

Question #3:  How quickly does the Vision 110 rise 1' in ~60 degree water?  Does the Vision 110 jr. also rise at the same rate or truly suspend?

 

 

Thanks,

oe

[Logan S]

#1:  Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted (in the few places I've been that have them).   I usually throw the Jr. in smallmouth waters, but they will eat the full size just as well.  The Jr just matches the bait size a little better for my local smallmouth waters.  

 

#2:  Yes.  I use the 110 the most, with the Jr. a close second.  The 110+1, X-80, and Ito Shiner all get regular use too...They all have their time and place for me.  Every model I've tried has worked if I used it in the appropriate conditions.  

 

#3:  I don't know exactly, but it's a very slow floater...I still consider it 'suspending' honestly, but I'm usually not fishing extra long pauses...2 or 3 seconds is the longest pause I typically do and it might rise an inch or two in that time.  Swapping the hooks to Owners is enough to make it fully suspend, but I usually don't bother because I like the Outbarbs.  The Jr. and 110+1 are true suspenders.  

[JGBassinAL]

Pretty much all I throw is the 110+1. Like Logan S said, it is a true suspender. I wholeheartedly believe in these jerkbaits. This is one product where I have found that the extra $ spent is well worth it IMO. I do have a couple of 110's but most of the time I am throwing them on points or around bluff walls and the 110+1 fits the bill better than the regular 110.

[smalljaw67]

In my waters I find that they do fantastic for both large and smallmouth bass, I do tend to target largemouth with them because I've had 2 bills break after coming in contact with rocks so I stay away from hard cover which is where the smallies usually are. I find that the 110 is the most dangerous jerkbait with water temps in the 58 to 62 degree range, and when you get down to 50 and below there are other baits that work better. In 60 degree water it takes roughly 10-12 seconds to rise 1' and that is when it is a suspending bait, when the water temp is down to 50 degrees it rises 1' in about 7-8 seconds but still good. I have a couple 110 Hi-Float models and to this day it remains the only floating jerkbait I ever caught fish on when the water temps was below 50 degrees, when they are on a 110, nothing else will come close.

[OkobojiEagle]

I appreciate the input fellas.  Disappointed that Megabass doesn't have a bluegill/perch paint pattern available with the 110 Jr...

 

 

oe

[Logan S]

I appreciate the input fellas.  Disappointed that Megabass doesn't have a bluegill/perch paint pattern available with the 100 Jr...

 

 

oe

They do, a few actually...They just aren't as common.  I really like the Baby Bluegill color, but the Bolt and Cold Bolt are good perch/bluegill imitators too.  A few others from Japanese retailers exist too but I haven't seen them in person.

 

This one is a dead ringer for the young of year bluegills at a few lakes up here...Size, shades, and the clear tail are all a perfect match.  I've caught a ton on this exact one this fall.  

[desmobob]

I have a few of the 110 Magnums, and they float up about a foot every two or three seconds in cold (low 50's) water.  A little bit of thin solder or fly tying lead wire wrapped on the hook shanks or SuspenDots will get the 110s to do what you want.

 

Not to derail the thread, but does anyone use Rapala Countdown minnows these days?  I used to use them with great success for smallmouths when I was a teenager.  I haven't heard a mention of them here on BR at all....

 

Tight lines,

Bob

[hatrix]

In my waters I find that they do fantastic for both large and smallmouth bass, I do tend to target largemouth with them because I've had 2 bills break after coming in contact with rocks so I stay away from hard cover which is where the smallies usually are. I find that the 110 is the most dangerous jerkbait with water temps in the 58 to 62 degree range, and when you get down to 50 and below there are other baits that work better. In 60 degree water it takes roughly 10-12 seconds to rise 1' and that is when it is a suspending bait, when the water temp is down to 50 degrees it rises 1' in about 7-8 seconds but still good. I have a couple 110 Hi-Float models and to this day it remains the only floating jerkbait I ever caught fish on when the water temps was below 50 degrees, when they are on a 110, nothing else will come close.

I think maybe you have the temps they rise at backwards they rise faster in cold then they do in warmer? Isnt it usually the other way around?

As to the op there are killer baits. I throw both but having been throwing the jr's more this year and killing them. They can work all year long for me. Jerkbaits are one bait that the extra money can really make a big difference. I am interested in trying the 110+1 or the 110 magnum for walleye. I have a hunch they could outfish husky jerks or rouges.

[OkobojiEagle]

I think maybe you have the temps they rise at backwards they rise faster in cold then they do in warmer? Isnt it usually the other way around?

 

 

Fresh water density remains nearly constant between 32 degrees F. and 39 degrees F. (actually rising slightly) then becomes ever less dense as the water temperature continues to rise.  Example: water becomes a gas at 212 degrees F.  Buoyancy of your bait increases when the density of the water increases (gets colder).

 

 

oe

[hatrix]

my mistake i got confused for a second. The way stuff floats back up is backwards. I was thinking the wrong way.

[bunkerbstr]

Warning.  When you buy your first 110, you're done.  Within a few years (or sooner) you'll look into that 3700 and all that'll be laying in there are 110's and their variants.  You'll be scouring the internet for colors, ordering customs, etc.  

 

Years ago it was the Husky Jerk, then the Pointer 100 came along.  Both of which are great baits too, but man, they ain't a 110........

 

Just saying.  

[Zach P]

They do, a few actually...They just aren't as common.  I really like the Baby Bluegill color, but the Bolt and Cold Bolt are good perch/bluegill imitators too.  A few others from Japanese retailers exist too but I haven't seen them in person.

 

This one is a dead ringer for the young of year bluegills at a few lakes up here...Size, shades, and the clear tail are all a perfect match.  I've caught a ton on this exact one this fall.  

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Yeah agreed on these colors for bluegill imitators, but I can't find them anywhere for sale. Are you buying from a specific site Logan? Or ebay?

[Logan S]

Yeah agreed on these colors for bluegill imitators, but I can't find them anywhere for sale. Are you buying from a specific site Logan? Or ebay?

The HookUp Tackle has more MB colors than any other retailer I've seen.  That's where I got mine.

 

I've seen other colors I'd like to try on Samurai Tackle but haven't pulled the trigger on an order yet.  I already have quite a few that work well for me so it isn't a top priority.  They sure are good lookin' though .

[OkobojiEagle]

Found Hooked-Up Tackle this morning... you might have to phone them with an order as their website was acting up for me.  Thanks for getting me started Logan.

 

 

oe

[5fishlimit]

If the colors confuse you there is a site that helped with understand what Megabass calls their colors.

 

http://tinyurl.com/q4qbdyo

[Zach P]

 

The HookUp Tackle has more MB colors than any other retailer I've seen.  That's where I got mine.

 

I've seen other colors I'd like to try on Samurai Tackle but haven't pulled the trigger on an order yet.  I already have quite a few that work well for me so it isn't a top priority.  They sure are good lookin' though .

 

It's funny, just as I was typing this I found this website. Thanks for the suggestion!