Barn 40 Floating Minnow – 40mm Shallow Diving Bass Jerkbait
Barn 40 Floating Minnow – 40mm Shallow Diving Bass Jerkbait
The Barn 40 is a compact floating minnow built for finesse bass fishing in clear or lightly stained water. Its slim profile and clear diving lip give it a tight, fast wobble on a steady retrieve, and it kicks into an erratic dart-and-glide action when twitched. At rest it floats and sits horizontally, making it ideal for pause-heavy presentations.
At just 40mm and 3g, it is sized to match small baitfish and shad, drawing strikes from largemouth and smallmouth holding around docks, laydowns, and rock edges. Light enough for finesse spinning gear, it works well as a follow-up bait when bigger crankbaits get looks but no commitment.
Specifications
| Type | Floating minnow / jerkbait |
| Length | 40mm (about 1.6 in) |
| Weight | 3g |
| Depth | Shallow diving, roughly 2-4 ft |
| Action | Tight wobble with darting twitch-pause action |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth in clear shallow water |
How to fish it
- Cast past cover like docks, laydowns, or rock edges and let the bait settle.
- Use a slow steady retrieve to trigger the tight wobble for active fish.
- Work a twitch-pause cadence to imitate a dying or fleeing baitfish.
- Pair with light spinning gear and fluorocarbon leader for better lure action and bite detection.
Frequently asked
The compact 40mm size is suited to average largemouth and smallmouth, and it also works well as a finesse option for pressured or line-shy fish.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and switch to higher-contrast or darker backs when the water has some stain.
A light to medium spinning rod with 4-8 lb fluorocarbon or light braid with a fluorocarbon leader lets the small bait move naturally.
It performs well in spring and fall when bass feed on small baitfish in shallow water, and it can also be a good follow-up bait year-round.