Hunthouse Sinking Jerkbait Minnow Lure for Bass
Hunthouse Sinking Jerkbait Minnow Lure for Bass
This sinking jerkbait mimics a wounded baitfish with a tight, darting wobble on the twitch and a slow horizontal fall on the pause. The slim minnow profile and reflective finish throw natural flash that draws reaction strikes from bass keying in on shad or shiners. Available in multiple sizes, it covers everything from finesse presentations to larger profiles for bigger fish.
Built for largemouth and smallmouth in clear to lightly stained water, it excels around points, drop-offs, and suspended fish over deeper structure. Work it with a twitch-twitch-pause cadence to trigger strikes when bass are keyed on baitfish but reluctant to chase a fast-moving bait.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking jerkbait / minnow |
| Length | 70mm / 80mm / 105mm |
| Weight | 7g / 8.5g / 18.5g |
| Depth | Shallow to mid-depth, sinking |
| Action | Tight darting wobble, slow horizontal fall |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to stained water |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the bait sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use a twitch-twitch-pause cadence, letting the bait sink and flash on each pause.
- Slow the retrieve and lengthen pauses in cold water or when bass seem sluggish.
- Fish it around points, drop-offs, and suspended baitfish schools for the best reaction strikes.
Frequently asked
The 80mm/8.5g size is a versatile all-around choice for largemouth and smallmouth. Size up to the 105mm for bigger fish or when targeting larger baitfish patterns, and down to 70mm for finesse situations or clear water.
Use natural, translucent finishes in clear water and more reflective or higher-contrast patterns in stained or off-color water to help bass locate the bait.
A medium-power spinning or casting rod with 8 to 12 lb fluorocarbon or 10 to 20 lb braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good action and sensitivity for detecting strikes.
It works year-round but shines in cooler water during pre-spawn and fall when bass are keyed on baitfish and respond well to a twitch-pause retrieve.