BEARKING 80mm Minnow Hard Bait - Jerkbait for Bass
BEARKING 80mm Minnow Hard Bait - Jerkbait for Bass
This BEARKING 80mm minnow is a hard-bodied jerkbait built for anglers who want a natural baitfish profile with a tight, believable wobble. The slim shad shape and reflective finish mimic shad and shiners that largemouth and smallmouth key on throughout the season.
Worked with a twitch-pause retrieve, it darts and glides before settling with a subtle roll, drawing reaction strikes from fish holding near cover, points, and drop-offs. It is a solid choice for clear to lightly stained water when bass are keyed on baitfish and want a slower, more deliberate presentation than a squarebill or spinnerbait.
Specifications
| Type | Hard minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 80mm |
| Weight | 8.5g |
| Depth | Shallow to mid depth, roughly 2-5 ft |
| Action | Tight wobble with darting glide on twitch-pause retrieve |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks, standard wire |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass around cover and baitfish |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the bait settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use a twitch-twitch-pause cadence with your rod tip down to make the bait dart and glide like a fleeing baitfish.
- Vary the pause length, especially in cooler water, to trigger following bass into striking.
- Work the bait along points, drop-offs, and the edges of grass or wood where baitfish schools hold.
Frequently asked
The 80mm size is a versatile all-around profile that works well for both largemouth and smallmouth bass in typical lake and river conditions.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter or higher-contrast finishes in stained or murky water so bass can locate the bait more easily.
A medium power spinning or casting rod with fluorocarbon or monofilament line in the 8-12 lb range gives good action and solid hooksets without overpowering the bait.
Minnow jerkbaits like this are effective in spring and fall when bass are feeding heavily on baitfish, and can also produce in cooler water with a slower retrieve.