TSURINOYA 50S Sinking Minnow Hard Bait
Specifications
| Type | Sinking stick bait / minnow |
| Length | 50 mm |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Depth | Adjustable by countdown and retrieve speed |
| Action | Tight wobble with subtle roll |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks, standard wire |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to lightly stained water |
Product description
The TSURINOYA 50S is a compact sinking minnow built for finesse presentations around bass holding tight to cover or suspended in clear water. Its slim baitfish profile and tight wobble mimic small forage like shad and shiners, making it a natural fit for finicky fish that shy away from bulkier baits.
Because it sinks, you can count it down to different depths and work it through submerged wood, dock pilings, or rock edges where smallmouth and largemouth stage. Slow retrieves with occasional twitches trigger reaction strikes, while a straight retrieve keeps it swimming steady for covering water on flats and points.
How to fish it
- Cast past cover such as laydowns or dock pilings and let the lure sink to the target depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use a slow, steady retrieve with light twitches of the rod tip to imitate a wounded baitfish.
- Count the lure down consistently on each cast so you can dial in the depth where fish are holding.
- Pause briefly after twitches, especially in cooler water, to let the bait hang and trigger a following bass to commit.
Frequently asked
Its compact 50mm profile is ideal for average to larger bass in finesse situations, particularly when fish are keyed in on small baitfish.
Natural baitfish patterns like this one perform best in clear to lightly stained water where bass rely on sight to feed.
A light to medium spinning rod with 4-8 lb fluorocarbon or light braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good action and sensitivity.
It excels in cooler water periods such as spring and fall, and works well year round for smallmouth in clear lakes and rivers.