Hunthouse Tide Slim Minnow 148mm Floating Jerkbait

Specifications

Type	Floating jerkbait / minnow
Length	148mm (5.8 in)
Weight	22.8g (0.8 oz)
Depth	Shallow to mid-depth, subsurface running
Action	Tight wobble with side-to-side glide
Hooks	Treble hooks, front and rear
Best for	Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to stained water

Product description

The Tide Slim Minnow is a floating jerkbait built around a slender baitfish profile that glides and wobbles with a tight, natural side-to-side action. At 148mm and 22.8g it casts far and holds a stable track through wind, making it a solid choice for covering open water quickly while still looking like an easy meal.

Fish it with a jerk-pause retrieve along points, drop-offs, and grass edges where bass ambush baitfish. The floating design lets it sit up and hover on the pause, giving hesitant fish extra time to commit. It works well for both largemouth patrolling shoreline cover and smallmouth working deeper structure in clear to lightly stained water.

How to fish it

Cast past visible cover such as points, docks, or grass lines and let the bait settle before starting your retrieve.
Use a jerk-jerk-pause cadence, letting the bait glide and hover during each pause to trigger reaction strikes.
Slow the retrieve in cooler water or when bass seem sluggish, extending the pause between jerks.
Vary retrieve speed and jerk length until you find the cadence that draws strikes, then repeat it on similar structure.

Frequently asked

Is 148mm too big for average bass?

No, this size is a common jerkbait length for both largemouth and smallmouth and works well for fish in the 2 to 6 pound range.

How do I choose a color for different water clarity?

Brighter, high-contrast patterns like chartreuse or white work well in stained water, while more natural, translucent patterns are better suited to clear water conditions.

What rod and line setup pairs well with this lure?

A medium-power spinning or casting rod with fluorocarbon or monofilament line in the 8 to 14 pound range gives good action and hookset control.

When is the best time to fish this bait?

Jerkbaits like this shine in cooler water during spring and fall, and also work as a searching bait in summer around structure and baitfish schools.