Meredith Vatalion VIB Jointed Vibration Crankbait 71mm 10g
Fishing Lure Y10 / 71mm
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Meredith Vatalion VIB Jointed Vibration Crankbait 71mm 10g
$8.99
Sale price
$8.99
Regular price
$0.00
The Vatalion VIB is a jointed, slow-floating vibration bait built to put out a tight, rattling wobble that bass pick up on from a distance. The two-piece body flexes through the water column, adding extra side flash and a subtle rolling action...
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Specifications
| Type | Jointed vibration crankbait |
| Length | 71mm / 2.8in |
| Weight | 10g / 0.35oz |
| Depth | Shallow to mid depth, slow floating |
| Action | Tight wobble with rattling vibration and jointed roll |
| Hooks | Front and rear treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, reaction bites in stained to clear water |
Product description
The Vatalion VIB is a jointed, slow-floating vibration bait built to put out a tight, rattling wobble that bass pick up on from a distance. The two-piece body flexes through the water column, adding extra side flash and a subtle rolling action to the standard vibration bite. At 71mm and 10g it casts easily on spinning or light baitcast gear and covers water fast when you need to locate active fish.
This bait shines when largemouth and smallmouth are keyed on reaction strikes around points, grass edges, and rock. Fish it on a steady retrieve for a hard vibrating thump, or slow-roll it just off the bottom to draw strikes from bass holding tight to structure. Its slow-floating design lets it pause and rise slightly on the drop, which often triggers fish that are following but not committing.
How to fish it
- Cast past cover or over structure and let the bait settle before starting your retrieve.
- Use a steady, medium-speed retrieve to keep the tight vibration and jointed roll working through the strike zone.
- Slow-roll the bait along rock, grass edges, or points where bass are holding tight to structure.
- Add a twitch-and-pause cadence when fish are following but not striking, letting the slow-floating body hang and rise.
Frequently asked
Yes, 71mm is a versatile profile that matches shad and small baitfish forage common to both species, working well in ponds, lakes, and rivers.
Use natural shad or perch patterns in clear water and switch to brighter or higher-contrast colors in stained or murky water so bass can track the vibration and flash more easily.
A medium-power spinning or baitcast rod with 8 to 12 lb fluorocarbon or monofilament gives good casting distance and control while still letting the bait vibrate naturally.
Vibration baits like this one are especially effective in cooler water and transitional seasons when bass want a reaction bite but aren't chasing fast-moving lures.