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Our entire team at Gerry’s are all experienced anglers and can help you choose the correct tackle for any fishing situation. Please drop us a message or give us a call if you need any help.
You can return unused standard items within 30 days for exchange or refund.
We check our prices weekly to ensure we can combine our fabulous service with the best prices. If you find an item cheaper and in stock somewhere else, drop us a a message in the chat box and we can see what we can do.
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We have come from a tiny fishing store and grown into one of the biggest fishing tackle retailers in the UK winning countless awards over the years. We are still a family business offer fabulous service online and in-store.
Spread the cost of larger orders over 6 or 12 month 0% APR. We also offer longer terms with APR charges via V12 finance. Available in the checkout.
You can make your next purchase a little easier on the wallet by splitting the total into 3 payments by using Klarna payments in the checkout.
The Megabass Dark Sleeper in the 6.2cm, 9g (approx. 5/16 oz) size is the “micro-master” of the range. At Gerry’s Fishing, we consider this specific model the ultimate tool for Light Rock Fishing (LRF) and technical perch fishing. It is meticulously crafted to mimic juvenile bottom-dwelling prey such as gobies, blennies, and bullheads with “overwhelming realism,” providing a bite-sized target that even the most pressured fish cannot resist.
The Dark Sleeper is famous for its integrated hook-shielding system.2 By concealing the top hook within a split dorsal fin, Megabass has created a lure that can be “crawled” and “hopped” through the most “gnarly” underwater terrain—jagged rocks, heavy weed, and sunken debris—where traditional micro-jigs would immediately snag.
Dorsal Fin Hook Guard: The soft, twin dorsal fins completely hide the heavy-duty hook from sight. These fins act as a natural deflector, allowing the lure to slide over obstacles, yet they collapse instantly upon a strike to ensure a high-percentage hook-set on light gear.
Low Center of Gravity (LCG): The 9g weight is ballasted in the belly of the lure. This, combined with the stabilizing bottom and pectoral fins, ensures the Dark Sleeper always lands upright and remains stable during the retrieve, mimicking the natural posture of a bottom-dweller.
High-Frequency Paddle Action: Despite its small 6.2cm (62mm) profile, the paddle tail is exceptionally active. It produces a tight, frantic vibration that sends out a “distress signal” to nearby predators, even when moved at ultra-slow speeds.
Multi-Species Dominance: While a legendary choice for Specimen Perch in canals and rivers, this 6.2cm version is a “secret weapon” for Seabass, Pollack, and various LRF species along the coast.
| Feature | Details |
| Model | Megabass Dark Sleeper |
| Length | 62mm (6.2cm) |
| Weight | 9g |
| Design | Internal Weight / Concealed Top Hook |
| Body Style | Micro Goby / Sculpin Imitation |
| Action | High-Response Paddle Tail |
| Target Species | Perch, Zander, Bass, and LRF species |
| Pack Size | 1 Piece per pack |
The 9g Dark Sleeper is a precision tool for light-tackle “bottom-thumping.” The Gerry’s team suggests:
Micro-Gully Prospecting: Use the 6.2cm profile to fish in tiny rock pools and narrow gullies. The 9g weight is heavy enough to keep the lure “pinned” in the swell, while the snag-resistant fins let you explore the tightest cracks.
The “Canal Crawl”: For specimen perch, cast along the “shelf” of a canal. Slowly crawl the lure along the bottom with frequent pauses. The 9g weight is perfect for maintaining feel on light fluorocarbon or braid.
Harbor Wall Verticality: Drop the lure vertically against harbor pilings or pier legs. The LCG design keeps it perfectly horizontal, looking exactly like a resident blenny or goby clinging to the structure.
Finesse “Hop and Glide”: Use short, sharp twitches of the rod tip to make the lure “hop” off the bottom. The paddle tail will kick frantically as it glides back down to the seabed, often triggering a “reaction strike” on the fall.
Gerry’s Verdict:
The Megabass Dark Sleeper 6.2cm/9g is a masterclass in downsizing without sacrificing performance. It allows you to fish high-risk, high-reward areas with finesse tackle and total confidence. If you are targeting fish that are keyed into small, bottom-dwelling forage, this is arguably the most realistic and effective tool in the industry
Our entire team at Gerry’s are all experienced anglers and can help you choose the correct tackle for any fishing situation. Please drop us a message or give us a call if you need any help.
You can return unused standard items within 30 days for exchange or refund.
We check our prices weekly to ensure we can combine our fabulous service with the best prices. If you find an item cheaper and in stock somewhere else, drop us a a message in the chat box and we can see what we can do.
This item is available for next day delivery. You can pick this in the checkout.
We offer free post to any mainland UK address with a basket of more than £80. We also send all over the world and the best way to find out how much postage you will pay is in our checkout. Add the items to your basket and then add your address. Our checkout will automatically calculate your total.
We have come from a tiny fishing store and grown into one of the biggest fishing tackle retailers in the UK winning countless awards over the years. We are still a family business offer fabulous service online and in-store.
Spread the cost of larger orders over 6 or 12 month 0% APR. We also offer longer terms with APR charges via V12 finance. Available in the checkout.
You can make your next purchase a little easier on the wallet by splitting the total into 3 payments by using Klarna payments in the checkout.




Penn Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
Wader Waist Guide
Small (28″-30″)
Medium (30″-33″)
Large (34″-37″)
XLarge (37″-39″)
XXLarge (39″-42″)
3XLarge (42″-45″)
Kinetic/Westin Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
3XLarge (54″-56″)
Grundens Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
3XLarge (54″-56″)
Vass Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Trakker Chest Size Guide
Small (38-40″)
Medium (41-43″)
Large (44-46″)
Xlarge (47-49″)
XXLarge (50-52″)
XXXLarge (53-55″)
Korda Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Guy Cotten Chest Size Guide
Small (86 – 94cm)
Medium (94 – 102cm)
Large (102 – 110cm)
XLarge (110 – 124cm)
XXLarge (124 – 134cm)
3XLarge (134 – 154cm)
Fox Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (39″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-47″)
XXLarge (48″-50″)
3XLarge (51″-54″)
4XLarge (55″-60″)
Nash Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (39″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-47″)
XXLarge (48″-50″)
3XLarge (51″-54″)
4XLarge (55″-60″)
Aqua Chest Size Guide
Small (38-40″)
Medium (41-43″)
Large (44-46″)
Xlarge (47-49″)
XXLarge (50-52″)
XXXLarge (53-55″)
Guru Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Preston Chest Innovations Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Trouser Waist Guide (Inches)
Small – 28″ – 32″
Medium 32″ – 34″
Large – 34″ – 36″
X-Large 36″ – 38″
XX-Large – 38″ – 42″
XXX-Large 42″ – 46″
XXXX-Large 46″ – 52″