I’m always on the lookout for good alternatives to more
expensive lures. One that recently caught my eye was the Mangler 4’’ swimbait,
available for just $2.75. For fans of smaller swimbaits, it should be apparent that
the Mangler 4’’ swimbait is very similar to incredibly popular Megabait Charlieswimbait (ICAST Best New Lure Winner and reviewed at Tackle Tour). I noticed this immediately and this was
one of the main reasons I was interested in this lure. I’ve caught a lot of quality largemouth bass on the
Megabait Charlie, including some very hefty fish and I curious to see if the
Mangler’s version would be a viable alternative.
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| See that swimbait in the mouth? This is a 5lb largemouth I caught on the Megabait Charlie swimbait |
Mangler 4'' Swimbait Action

