Mighty Bite and Mighty Fin

Attaching Popper Head Attachment
to the Mighty Bite
Fig. 12
Tie the eye of the Popper located on the
front side to the line (Fig. 12). Open the snap
and attach the eye of the Mighty Bile lure to
the Popper snap located in the back. Close
the snap to prevent the Popper from
coming unattached (Fig. 13).
How to use Mighty Bite with
Popper Attachment.
Fig. 13
Cast out directly over your head. With
a steady retrieve move directly along
the surface, keeping the rod tip high, creating a lot of surface action, attracting the fish to
investigate and attack the Mighty Bite from below. An occasional pull to “pop” the lure on
the surface will add to the action in some situations.
Jeff Mancini Pro Tip - By simply reversing the direction of the “Popper Head
Attachment and change your reeling style, this Attachment will change from a “Popper Head
Attachment” into a "Slider Attachment". Also change the retrieve from a popping action to a
steady retrieve when using it as a Slider – this is easy for kids to do and will get great surface
strikes!
Setting the Drag
Tip: Always check the drag before starting fishing.
Setting the drag on a Spinning Reel
The proper way to set drag is to use scale. Put the scale on the end of the line and pull.
Set the drag at about 25% of what the line pound test is. This means, that if the test line
is at 10 pounds, then you want to set it at 2.5 lbs of drag.
If scale is not available, then the simple way to set the drag is to start loose and pull from
reel. Tighten slightly in small increments until you can pull out the drag easily but there is
enough pressure to set the hook. If a hooked fish runs hard you want it to be loose enough
so you don’t break the line. This is a quick way to check the drag that is not too tight or
too loose.
Setting the drag on a Bait Casting Reel
On the Bait Casting reel the drag is on the side, near the handle. When pulling the line,
slowly tighten until you can pull out the drag easily but there is enough pressure to set the
hook but also if the fish runs hard you want it to be loose enough so you don’t break the
line. This is a quick way to check the drag that is not too tight or too loose.
Casting Tips with Spinning Rod
Tip 1)
With your forefinger grab the line and balance it allowing the weight of the lure to
hold it on your trigger finger. Click the bail over. Put the rod directly over your head
and cast towards the target, releasing your finger at the target.
Tip 2)
Fishing Tips to make your Mighty Bite System more effective
Basic Knots
Two Basic knots for any fishing scenario
1) Loop knot
Step 1) Take 5 to 6” line
Step 2) Make an overhand knot and pass the tag end through
and pull it to make a loop.
Step 3) Take the tag end and pass it through the eye of the hook of
the Mighty Lure.
Step 4) Take the tag end and put it through the loop crated in
step 3, and pull it out.
Step 5) Pinch the overhang knot just created and wrap the tag end
twice around the main line, then back through the top part
of loop knot.
Step 6) Moisten the line to make the line slip and pull tight from the
tag end and the main line.
Step 7) Trim the tag end.
The loop knot allows the Mighty Bite lure to swim more freely in the
water. The realistic action of the Mighty Bite lure works best with a
loop knot.
2) Improved Clinch Knot
Step 1) Run the line through the eye of the Mighty Bite lure, and pull
out about 6 inches.
Step 2) Pinch right above the eye, and wrap the tag end on the main
line eight times.
Step 3) Take the tag end and run it through the whole right above the
eye of the hook.
Step 4) Run the line back through the very top of the knot.
Step 5) Moisten the line and pull tight.
Step 6) Trim the tag end.
For Safety Purposes, when fishing in groups or around multiple people cast directly
over your head. Do not cast to the side or swing the lure around.
Straight Retrieve
When performing straight retrieve with the Mighty Bite lure, cast out, and even though it is
called the Straight Retrieve, you want your rod tip down towards the water and to be on an
angle slightly so when you feel the impact of the fish hitting the rod will act as a shock
absorber. You can then set the hook either to the side or straight up and down.
Casting and Jigging Retrieve Technique with weighted Mighty Bite and Mighty Fin.
For this technique cast the Mighty Bite lure out, once it hits the water it will begin to
descend. Now you can let the lure fall all the way to bottom or fish the middle of the
water column by starting to retrieve earlier, Always be in contact with the lure as it is falling,
you might get a hit right away, so always be ready. When you jig and the lure starts to move
closer, you then pull in the slack by reeling down as you drop your rod tip towards the lure.
Repeat again: Jig and Pull the slack. By pulling up the slack, you will feel the fish attack the
Mighty Bite, and then you can set to the side, the top or even the bottom.
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete Fishing System
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary Mighty Bite Fishing System!
The moment you take Mighty Bite out of the package, you will notice that Mighty Bite looks
different than any other fishing lure on the market and is quite possibly the most versatile
fishing system ever made! The reason it's such a fish magnet is perfectly clear and so simple;
it is the only lure ever developed that bombards all 5 of a fish's senses. Some popular lures
attract one or if you’re lucky maybe two of a fish's senses, but Mighty Bite can attract fish
by sight, sound or smell and when they strike Mighty Bite they hold on longer due to its
realistic feel and taste.
Some of the Patent-Pending features include; The Bite Mark with its Wounded Rib Design,
Interchangeable Fins, Scent Stick, Removable Rattle and Scent Chambers, and Treble hook
harness and Attachment Chamber. The overall design of the Mighty Bite lure along with the
Bite Mark and Wounded Ribs help give the lure its incredible injured action, similar to a
baitfish that has been hit, but not killed. This is where Mighty Bite DNA Triggering technology
comes into action. The larger Interchangeable Fins allow the Mighty Bite to glide slowly
to the bottom at a slight angle, like it's swimming on its own. The smaller fins are perfect
when you want to reach the bottom fast to those deeper holding fish. The Scent stick leaves
a powerful scent trail and is specially formulated to attract all Fresh and Salt water species,
even in cloudy or turbulent water from far away. It also gives off a blast of flavor when a fish
bites down, making them hold on longer. The rattle chamber is located in Mighty Bite's tail
and gives off the rhythmic, pinging sound of a wounded baitfish.
Mighty Bite really delivers! Thanks for buying and trying Mighty Bite!
Co-Inventors: Jeff Mancini & John Briccetti
Made in China
©2008 ASM/Future of Fishing. All Rights Reserved
Mighty Bite and Mighty Fin (weighted)
will catch fish right out of the package!
Customizing The Mighty Bite System
Installing Fin
Place the fin between the thumb and forefinger,
and insert it into the #1 slot (See Fig. 1) in the
body. Firmly push the fin through the slot, pulling
on the opposite side half way.
Insert the appropriate size locking pin into the
guide hole, located on the bottom of the Mighty
Bite, so the flat head of the pin is flush with the
body (Fig. 2).
2 – 5.5” Might Bite, 1 - Herring 1 - Tennasee Shad.
2 – 6” Weighted Might Fin, 1 - Herring 1 - silver/white.
2 – 3.75” Mighty Bite, 1 - Chartreuse 1-Tennessee Shad.
2 – 4” weighted Mighty Fin, 1 - Tennessee Shad 1 - Chartreuse.
2 – 6” unhooked Mighty Fin, 1 - Tennessee Shad and 1 - Chartreuse.
3 – Red Stinger Treble Hooks and Harnesses
4 – Wide Gap Offset Hooks for Mighty Fin (unhooked bait)
1 – Popper with Harness
12 – Assorted size Scent Sticks
12 – Assorted size Rattles
14 – Assorted size Fins
8 – Assorted size Tail Weights
14 – Assorted size “Fin Pins”
21 – Assorted size Weed Guards
Mighty Bite – wider profile bait, imitating a shad, menhaden, blue gill, brim,
perch mullet etc.
• 3.75” Mighty Bite – great for all smaller species and catches LARGE fish as well.
• 5.5” Mighty Bite – great for Small and Largemouth, Trout, Stripers, Redfish,
Bluefish etc. The best all purpose Mighty Bite size.
• 7” Mighty Bite – great for Pike, Stripers, Musky, Largemouth Bass, Large
Walleye. Also great for saltwater species like tarpoon , bluefish, Jacks, etc.
• 9” Mighty Bite – comes in Trophy Kit-great for large, salt and fresh water fish
The Mighty Fin – narrower profile bait imitating all, minnows, herring, shiner, sardine,
spearing, and sand eels, Ext.
• 4” with hook – great for all species and fish of all sizes, etc.
• 6” Mighty Fin– available in weighted hooked or un-hooked version. Great for
Small and Largemouth Bass, Pike, Pickerel, Trout of all types, Stripers, etc.
• 8” Mighty Fin– comes in Trophy Kit great for large, salt and fresh water fish.
Standard Rigging Tips and Techniques
Standard set up for Mighty Bite and Mighty Fin weighted lures consists of Fin,
Scent stick and rattle placed in the tail.
Jeff Mancini Pro Tip: A standard tweezers is a great tool to help install or pull
Fig. 1
Fig. 4
#2
Place the “Scent Stick” between the thumb and
forefinger, and insert it into the #1 or #2 or #3
chamber in the Bite Mark (Fig. 3). Firmly push
the “Scent Stick” all the way into the chamber.
It is OK if a small amount hangs out (Fig. 4).
Fins
The fins allow you to customize or change the speed at which the Mighty Bite falls as it
descends through the water. Plus, it gives a variety of different lifelike looks and baitfish
profiles from different angles.
#1
Installing “Scent Stick”
Basic Kit Contents:
Fig. 2
the fins into place. When you're pre-loading fins in a large quantity of Mighty Bites for
a tournament you can have them ready for wild tournament winning action!
Weights
#3
The weights help the lure sink down deeper and faster to the bottom. The Mighty Bite lure
has three chambers that can be used as weight cavities that change the way the lure falls.
The Hooked Mighty Bite lure comes pre-weighted; however adding additional weight will
let you customize the descent rate which will help you reach the fish in the deep water faster.
Experiment with different weights, in different cavities in various water depths.
Fig. 3
#3
Installing “Rattle” or “Weight”
Jeff Mancini Pro Tip: Try adding a weight to one or more of the chambers in the 6”
unhooked Mighty Fin to control the sink rate, also try loading it with a few “Scent Sticks” and
rigging it “Wacky Style”, “Carolina Rig Style”,“Texas Rig Style”, “Drop Shot Style”, or even “Shaky
Head Style for some amazing big fish action.
To
Place the “Rattle” or “Weight” between the thumb and forefinger, and
insert it into the #3 (See Fig. 4) chamber in the Bite Mark towards the
tail. Firmly push the “Rattle” all the way into the chamber, it is OK if
a small amount hangs out for easy removal or changing.
Rod
Wacky Style
Fig. 5
Barrel
Swivel
Rigging / Installing hook into Unhooked
Mighty Fin with Wide Gap Hook
Run the Wide Gap Hook down through the nose
of the lure and turn it, until it reaches the eye of
the hook. When properly inserted, the hook will
line up directly with the bite mark. (Fig 6-7)
Insert and run the hook point through the bite
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
mark cavity (the middle cavity that is used for the
treble hook harness Fig 8). Then the point of
the hook should be next to the top pectoral fin this will act as a weed guard making the unhooked
Mighty Fin a weed less lure (see drawing on right).
The Mighty Fin should look straight when hooked properly. – When rigged this way the unhooked
Mighty Fin can be pulled slowly through the water or deep cover and it will sink slowly or retrieved
very fast and it will stay up on the surface making it a top water bait.
Attaching Treble Hook Harness
to the Mighty Bite
Hook through the side. Wacky style
will look wounded and bend in half
when pulled through the water.
1-2
Foot of
Line
Carolina or Texas Rig Style
Hooked Weedless
or Through the Nose
To Rod
Bullet
Glass or
Barrel
Weight Plastic Bead Swivel
Weed Guard
Hooked Weedless
or Through the Nose
Rattles that “sound the dinner bell”
The rattle is designed to call fish from far away. The rattles are custom sized to fit and insert into
the tail chamber. This allows you to customize your mighty bite and the desired sound effect.
CAUTION: Hooks are extremely sharp!
Insert the swivel into the bite mark
middle chamber. (Fig. 9) Push it through
until the eye of the swivel comes out
through the top, and pull it (Fig. 10).
Bend the lure slightly and insert the
hook point into the eye of the swivel.
(Fig. 11). Carefully pull down
the Treble Hook, until it
slides out and hangs
freely below.
Weed Guard
Unhooked Mighty Fin
Hook goes
through
Holes
Drop Shot Style
1-2
Foot of
Line
Jeff Mancini Pro Tip: You can add lots of sound by adding multiple rattles to the
lures – try this in low light situation or in dark or stained water.
Fig. 9
Treble Hook
Correct Installation
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
swivel eye
Scent Stick
The Patent Pending Scent Stick is a revolutionary scent dispersal system specially formulated
to attract all Fresh and Salt water species. The scent stick works best when used in the front
chamber. The Scent Sticks can also fit in the other two chambers allowing you to customize
your mighty bite depending on the rattle and weight placement.
Jeff Mancini Pro Tip: Sometimes fish are not overly active and aggressively
feeding, slow your lure presentation down, and add more “Scent Sticks”. When fish are slow
to bite, try 3 “Scent Sticks” in all three chambers and change your presentation to get the
fish biting again.