Tsurinoya Scout 130S Sinking Minnow Jerkbait

Specifications

Type	Sinking minnow jerkbait
Length	130mm
Weight	24g
Depth	Slow sink, adjustable by retrieve and pause
Action	Tight wobble with slow fall on pause
Hooks	Multiple treble hooks, through-wire construction
Best for	Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water and along structure

Product description

The Scout 130S is a slow-sinking minnow built for anglers who want a bait that stays in the strike zone longer. Its slim profile and weighted internals give it a tight, natural wobble on the retrieve, with a slow fall between twitches that bass find hard to resist. The through-wire construction and multiple treble hooks hold up to hard runs from largemouth and smallmouth alike.

Use it as a jerkbait around points, drop-offs, and submerged grass lines where fish suspend at different depths. The sinking action lets you pause and let it hang, triggering strikes from fish that follow but hesitate on faster-moving baits. It casts well into wind thanks to its weight, making it a solid choice for covering open water on lakes and reservoirs.

How to fish it

Cast past the target area and let the bait sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
Use sharp, short jerks of the rod tip followed by a pause to let the bait glide and fall naturally.
Work the lure along drop-offs, points, and the edges of submerged grass where bass hold at different depths.
Vary the pause length between jerks, since a longer hang time often triggers strikes from following fish.

Frequently asked

What size bass is this lure best suited for?

The 130mm size works well for average to larger largemouth and smallmouth, making it a good choice when you want a bigger profile bait for targeting quality fish rather than numbers.

What color should I use for stained versus clear water?

Bright, high-contrast patterns like the one shown work well in stained or slightly murky water where fish rely on vibration and silhouette. In clear water, a more natural or translucent pattern can be a better match.

What rod and line setup pairs well with this bait?

A medium-power spinning or baitcasting rod with fluorocarbon line in the 10 to 15 pound range gives good action and sensitivity for working this bait with jerks and pauses.

What time of year does this lure perform best?

Sinking jerkbaits like this one shine in cooler water during spring and fall when bass are more likely to strike a slower-moving, suspended bait rather than a fast-moving one.