BEARKING 80mm Floating Minnow Jerkbait for Bass and Pike
BEARKING 80mm Floating Minnow Jerkbait for Bass and Pike
This 80mm floating minnow is built for anglers who want a reliable jerkbait for largemouth and smallmouth bass. The slim minnow profile and tight wobbling action mimic baitfish, making it effective for reaction strikes when bass are keyed in on shad or shiners. The diving lip gives it a darting, side-to-side motion on the twitch and a slow rise on the pause, which often triggers followers into committing.
Built with a floating design, it works well around shallow cover, laydowns, and grass edges where bass ambush prey near the surface. It also handles clear to moderately stained water, where a natural swimming action outperforms bulkier baits. The two treble hook setup helps improve hookup ratio on both aggressive strikes and light bites.
Specifications
| Type | Floating minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 80 mm |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Depth | Shallow to mid depth, adjustable with retrieve speed |
| Action | Tight wobble with darting jerk-pause motion |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, also pike and other predators |
How to fish it
- Cast past visible cover like laydowns, docks, or grass edges before working the bait back.
- Use a sharp twitch of the rod tip followed by a brief pause to let the bait dart and rise.
- Vary retrieve speed and pause length until you find what triggers strikes that day.
- Work the bait parallel to shoreline structure in spring and fall when bass sit shallow.
Frequently asked
The 80mm size is a versatile all-around profile that works for both largemouth and smallmouth bass in most freshwater situations.
Natural, translucent patterns work best in clear water, while brighter colors like orange or chartreuse are easier for bass to spot in stained or murky water.
A medium-light to medium spinning rod with 6 to 10 lb fluorocarbon or monofilament line gives good action and feel for twitch-pause retrieves.
Spring and fall are prime seasons when bass move shallow and actively chase baitfish, though it can also produce during summer low-light periods.