Hunthouse Barret Minnow Pre-Rigged Soft Swimbait 70mm
Hunthouse Barret Minnow Pre-Rigged Soft Swimbait 70mm
The Barret Minnow is a pre-rigged soft swimbait built for anglers who want a bait ready to fish straight out of the pack. The molded jig head carries a fixed hook and realistic eyes, while the ribbed body and paddle tail produce a tight, steady kick on a straight retrieve. At 70mm and 7g it casts easily on spinning gear and settles into a natural horizontal glide.
This is a shallow to mid-depth bait suited to largemouth and smallmouth working shad or minnow forage. Fish it around laydowns, dock pilings, and grass edges where a subtle paddle tail presentation outperforms a louder crankbait. It handles a slow roll or a twitch-pause retrieve equally well, making it a solid choice for pressured fish that need a more finesse look.
Specifications
| Type | Pre-rigged paddle tail swimbait |
| Length | 70mm (2.75 in) |
| Weight | 7g (1/4 oz) |
| Depth | Shallow to mid depth |
| Action | Tight paddle tail kick, natural glide |
| Hooks | Fixed weighted swimbait hook molded into head |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass around cover and grass edges |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target and let the bait settle before starting a steady retrieve.
- Use a slow, even reel speed to keep the paddle tail kicking without breaking the surface.
- Add occasional twitches and pauses near cover to trigger reaction strikes from following fish.
- Work the bait parallel to grass lines, docks, and laydowns rather than straight over open water.
Frequently asked
The 70mm size is a versatile all-around profile that works for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, from average fish to larger ones keyed on smaller baitfish.
Choose brighter, flashier patterns like the blue and silver shown here for clear water, and switch to darker or more solid patterns when fishing stained or murky conditions.
A medium-power spinning or light casting rod with 8 to 12 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good casting distance and solid hook sets.
It performs well from spring through fall whenever bass are keyed on shad or minnow forage, and it is effective for both largemouth and smallmouth in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.