Hunthouse Sinking Minnow Jerkbait Hard Bait for Bass
Hunthouse Sinking Minnow Jerkbait Hard Bait for Bass
This sinking minnow jerkbait brings a tight, natural wobble to any presentation that calls for a twitch-and-pause retrieve. Built with a slim baitfish profile and a hard diving lip, it sinks steadily on the pause instead of floating back up, keeping the lure in the strike zone longer when bass are following but not committing.
Available in 70mm, 80mm, and 105mm sizes, it covers everything from finesse work on pressured largemouth to bigger smallmouth chasing shad in open water. Twitch it over grass edges, along rocky points, or through suspended baitfish schools for reaction strikes.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 70mm / 80mm / 105mm |
| Weight | Varies by size, balanced for casting distance |
| Depth | Shallow to mid-depth, sinks on pause |
| Action | Tight wobble with subtle roll |
| Hooks | Front and rear treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to lightly stained water |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure sink a few seconds before starting your retrieve.
- Work it with a twitch-twitch-pause cadence, letting it sink slightly on each pause.
- Slow the retrieve in cold water and speed it up when bass are actively chasing baitfish.
- Fish it along weed edges, drop-offs, and rocky points where bass ambush prey.
Frequently asked
The 80mm size is a solid all-around choice for largemouth and smallmouth. Go with 70mm for finesse situations or 105mm when targeting bigger fish or matching larger baitfish.
Use natural, translucent patterns like the shad finish shown in clear water, and switch to brighter or more contrasted colors in stained or murky conditions.
A medium-light to medium spinning rod with 8 to 12 lb fluorocarbon works well, giving enough sensitivity to feel the bite without overpowering the lure's action.
It performs well in spring and fall when bass are feeding aggressively near cover, and also works during summer for smallmouth suspending over deeper structure.