Hunthouse Barret Minnow Paddle Tail Swimbait
Hunthouse Barret Minnow Paddle Tail Swimbait
The Barret Minnow is a soft plastic paddle tail swimbait built on a molded jig head, designed to swim true right out of the pack. The tapered body and thin paddle tail kick to life on a steady retrieve, throwing off flash and vibration that bass pick up from a distance. Available across a wide weight range, it covers water from skinny flats to deeper offshore structure.
It works as a search bait for largemouth and smallmouth, and holds up well for repeated casts thanks to the durable soft plastic body. Rig it on the included jig head and fish it on a straight retrieve, slow roll, or lift-and-fall for suspended fish.
Specifications
| Type | Soft plastic paddle tail swimbait with molded jig head |
| Length | Varies by weight selection |
| Weight | 7g to 120g (multiple sizes) |
| Depth | Subsurface to mid-depth, adjustable with weight and retrieve speed |
| Action | Tight paddle tail kick with subtle body roll |
| Hooks | Fixed weighted jig hook, exposed point |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water and around structure |
How to fish it
- Match the weight to your target depth and casting distance, going heavier for deeper or windier conditions.
- Cast past the target area and let the bait settle before starting a steady retrieve.
- Use a straight swim for active fish or add occasional pauses to trigger a reaction strike.
- Slow roll along drop-offs and points, keeping the paddle tail ticking just off bottom.
Frequently asked
For shallow to mid-depth water, the lighter weights in the 7g to 25g range work well. Save the heavier sizes for deep water, current, or when you need a long cast.
Brighter colors like this pink stand out in stained or off-color water, while more natural shad patterns tend to work better in clear water.
A medium to medium-heavy spinning or casting rod with 10 to 17 lb fluorocarbon or braid to leader gives good feel and hook-setting power without spooking bass.
Yes, the paddle tail action and subtle vibration work for both species, especially around rocky structure and open water where smallmouth roam.