BEARKING 130SP Suspending Minnow Jerkbait 5-1/8in 3/4oz
BEARKING 130SP Suspending Minnow Jerkbait 5-1/8in 3/4oz
The BEARKING 130SP is a suspending jerkbait built for anglers who want a bait that hangs in the strike zone instead of rising or sinking away. At 5-1/8 inches and 3/4 ounce, it casts far on spinning or baitcasting gear and settles into a horizontal pause that bass find hard to ignore. The slim minnow profile and tight wobbling action mimic baitfish moving through open water or along drop-offs.
Running true down to about 6 feet, this lure covers the depth range where largemouth and smallmouth often hold near points, ledges, and grass edges. Twitch it back with sharp rod snaps and let it hang between pulls to trigger reaction strikes from fish that are following but not committing. It works well in clear to moderately stained water when a natural, erratic baitfish imitation is the ticket.
Specifications
| Type | Suspending jerkbait / minnow |
| Length | 5-1/8 in (13 cm) |
| Weight | 3/4 oz (21 g) |
| Depth | 0-6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Action | Tight wobble with neutral suspend and slash-and-pause response |
| Hooks | Three treble hooks, factory rigged |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass around points, ledges, and grass edges |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Work it with sharp downward rod twitches followed by a pause to let it suspend in place.
- Vary pause length based on water temperature, longer pauses in cold water, shorter in warm water.
- Watch your line on the pause since most strikes come as the bait hangs motionless.
Frequently asked
The 5-1/8 inch profile matches medium to large baitfish and is well suited for largemouth and smallmouth bass in the 1 to 5 pound range, though it can draw strikes from bigger fish too.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and go with brighter or more reflective finishes like the gold shown here when the water has some stain or low light conditions.
A 6 to 7 foot medium action spinning or casting rod paired with 8 to 12 pound fluorocarbon or monofilament gives good casting distance and the sensitivity needed to work the twitch and pause action.
Suspending jerkbaits like this one shine in cooler water during pre-spawn and fall transition periods when bass are keying on baitfish but not chasing fast moving lures.