Ministre Jack Sinking Pencil Stickbait for Bass
Ministre Jack Sinking Pencil Stickbait for Bass
The Ministre Jack is a slim sinking pencil built for anglers who want a stickbait with more castable weight and a subtler subsurface presence. Available in 105mm-23g and 120mm-35g, it walks side to side with a tight, erratic wobble that mimics a wounded baitfish struggling just under the surface.
Because it sinks slowly between twitches, it stays in the strike zone longer than a floating stickbait, making it useful when bass are holding a foot or two down. Work it with a slow walk-the-dog cadence over grass edges, points, and open flats where largemouth and smallmouth are keying on baitfish.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking pencil / stickbait |
| Length | 105mm or 120mm |
| Weight | 23g or 35g |
| Depth | Subsurface, slow sink rate |
| Action | Walk-the-dog with tight side-to-side wobble |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water or near cover |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, rhythmic rod twitches to create a walking action while keeping slack line managed.
- Pause between twitch sequences to let the lure sink slightly and mimic a dying baitfish.
- Vary cadence speed based on water clarity, slower in stained water and quicker in clear conditions.
Frequently asked
The 105mm-23g is easier to control on lighter tackle and works well for finesse walking presentations. The 120mm-35g casts farther and suits larger baitfish profiles or windier days.
It performs in both. In clear water its natural wobble and subtle flash draw strikes, while in stained water a slightly faster cadence helps bass locate it by vibration and movement.
A medium to medium-heavy spinning or baitcasting rod with 10-15 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good action control and hookset power.
It works for both species. Largemouth respond well around grass and cover, while smallmouth often key in on it over rocky points and open flats where baitfish schools roam.