Hunthouse Sinking Minnow Jerkbait 175mm Long Cast Bass Lure
Hunthouse Sinking Minnow Jerkbait 175mm Long Cast Bass Lure
This 175mm sinking minnow is built for anglers who need to cover water fast. The slim, baitfish-shaped body sits horizontal on the fall and holds a tight wobble with a subtle body roll on the retrieve, mimicking a fleeing shad or herring. Its weight-forward design and internal weight transfer system load the rod for long, accurate casts even into wind.
Because it sinks rather than floats, this bait stays in the strike zone through pauses instead of popping to the surface, which makes it useful for suspended bass holding over deeper structure or in cooler water. Work it with a slow twitch-pause retrieve around points, drop-offs, and open flats where largemouth and smallmouth roam and chase baitfish at a distance.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking minnow / jerkbait |
| Length | 175mm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 31g (1.1 oz) |
| Depth | Subsurface to mid-depth, sinking |
| Action | Tight wobble with subtle roll |
| Hooks | Front and rear treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water and windy conditions |
How to fish it
- Cast well past the target area and let the bait sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use a slow twitch-pause cadence, letting the bait hang and roll during each pause since it sinks rather than floats.
- Slow the retrieve and lengthen pauses in cold water when bass are sluggish and less willing to chase.
- Work the bait along points, drop-offs, and open flats where bass ambush baitfish suspended off structure.
Frequently asked
At 175mm and 31g it is a larger profile bait, well suited to targeting bigger largemouth and smallmouth that key on sizable forage.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and switch to brighter or higher-contrast finishes when the water has some stain or color.
A medium-heavy casting rod with 12 to 17 lb fluorocarbon or 30 to 50 lb braid with a fluorocarbon leader handles the cast weight and hook sets well.
It performs well in cooler water and windy conditions when bass are holding off structure in open water and a slow, sinking presentation gets more strikes.