BEARKING 12cm Jerkbait Minnow for Bass Fishing

Specifications

Type	Jerkbait / Minnow crankbait
Length	12 cm
Weight	18 g
Depth	Shallow to mid-depth, suspending action
Action	Tight wobble with erratic dart on pause
Hooks	Three treble hooks, feathered rear treble
Best for	Largemouth and smallmouth bass, clear to stained water

Product description

This BEARKING minnow is a 12cm, 18g hard bait built with a slender jerkbait profile and a scaled, tiger-stripe finish that throws flash on every twitch. The tapered body and three-treble setup give it a tight wobble at rest and a darting kick on the pause, mimicking a wounded baitfish that bass find hard to pass up.

It works well for largemouth and smallmouth around points, laydowns, and grass edges where a subtle, erratic retrieve triggers reaction strikes. Fish it on a jerk-jerk-pause cadence in clear to lightly stained water, and let the pause do the work when bass are keyed in on suspended baitfish.

How to fish it

Cast past the target area and let the bait settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
Use a jerk-jerk-pause cadence, letting the bait dart side to side on each snap of the rod tip.
Fish it around points, laydowns, and grass edges where baitfish are holding.
Extend the pause when bass are following but not committing, especially in cooler water.

Frequently asked

What size fish is this lure suited for?

At 12cm and 18g it is sized for average to larger largemouth and smallmouth bass, and works well as a searchbait or follow-up bait.

Which color should I pick for stained water?

Brighter patterns like the orange and yellow tiger stripe shown here show up well in stained or off-color water, while more natural patterns suit clear conditions.

What tackle pairs well with this jerkbait?

A medium-power spinning or casting rod with 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon or 20 to 30 lb braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good action and hookups.

When is the best time to fish this bait?

It excels in cooler water during pre-spawn and fall when bass are chasing baitfish and responding to a slower, twitch-pause presentation.