Hunthouse Tide Minnow Flyer 175mm Sinking Jerkbait
Hunthouse Tide Minnow Flyer 175mm Sinking Jerkbait
The Tide Minnow Flyer is a long, slender sinking jerkbait built for distance casting and a tight, erratic minnow action. Its slow sink rate lets it hold in the strike zone through pauses, which is exactly when reaction bites happen. The slim profile and flash finish mimic baitfish that bass key on in open water and along drop-offs.
Rigged with sharp trebles and a stable diving lip, it tracks true on long casts and holds up under repeated hooksets. Work it with a twitch-pause retrieve for largemouth around baitfish schools, or slow-roll it for smallmouth over deeper structure. It also crosses over well for striped bass and pike when they are feeding on similar forage.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 31 g (1.1 oz) |
| Depth | Subsurface to mid-depth, adjustable by retrieve speed |
| Action | Tight wobble with slow, controlled sink |
| Hooks | Multiple sharp treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, plus pike and striped bass |
How to fish it
- Cast well past the target area to take advantage of the bait's long-casting design.
- Let the lure sink to the depth you want before starting your retrieve.
- Use a steady twitch-pause cadence, letting the bait pause and flash on the fall.
- Slow the retrieve in cold water and speed it up when bass are actively chasing baitfish.
Frequently asked
At 175mm it is sized for larger bass, pike, and striper-class fish rather than finesse bass presentations.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter or higher-contrast finishes in stained or murky water.
A medium-heavy baitcasting rod with 12 to 17 lb fluorocarbon or braided line with a fluorocarbon leader handles this bait well.
It performs well in cooler water during fall and early spring when bass and other predators are keyed in on baitfish.