Hunthouse Barret Minnow 155mm Soft Swimbait

Specifications

Type	Soft-body jointed swimbait
Length	155mm (about 6 in)
Weight	120g
Depth	Subsurface to mid-depth
Action	Wide paddle tail kick with body roll
Hooks	Weighted head, single hook rig
Best for	Largemouth bass, smallmouth, pike

Product description

The Barret Minnow is a 155mm soft swimbait built around a jointed body and a wide paddle tail that kicks hard even on a slow retrieve. The weighted head carries a fixed hook eye and molded baitfish profile, so it tracks true and stays upright from the first crank of the handle. The soft, semi-translucent body flexes through the midsection for a lifelike swimming action that bass key in on.

It fits open water swimbait fishing for largemouth cruising flats and points, as well as pike and big smallmouth that key on baitfish. Fish it on a straight retrieve for a steady thump, or add rod twitches to break its rhythm and trigger reaction strikes near cover and drop-offs.

How to fish it

Tie direct with a loop knot to keep the head free-swimming and preserve the paddle tail kick.
Start with a slow, steady retrieve to let the tail do the work in open water and along flats.
Add short rod twitches or pauses over points and drop-offs to trigger reaction strikes.
Slow the retrieve near cover or current seams so bass have time to commit to the strike.

Frequently asked

What size bass is this swimbait suited for?

At 155mm this bait is built for larger largemouth and smallmouth, and it also handles pike well when fished in open water.

What water clarity does the chartreuse color work best in?

Chartreuse and UV-accented patterns like this one show up well in stained to slightly murky water, giving bass a strong visual target.

What gear and line should I use with this lure?

A medium-heavy to heavy rod with 15 to 20 lb fluorocarbon or 30 to 50 lb braid gives enough backbone to move the bait and set the hook on bigger fish.

When is the best time to fish this swimbait?

It works well spring through fall whenever bass are actively feeding on baitfish, especially around points, flats, and open water structure.