TSURINOYA 70S Sinking Minnow Jerkbait
TSURINOYA 70S Sinking Minnow Jerkbait
The TSURINOYA 70S is a compact sinking minnow built for finesse jerkbait work in streams and clear water. At 70mm and 8.9g it casts easily on light to medium spinning gear and settles into a slow, controlled sink that keeps it in the strike zone longer during pauses. The tight wobble and subtle roll mimic small baitfish without looking overdone, which makes it effective on pressured bass that have seen bigger, louder lures.
This lure shines when largemouth and smallmouth bass sit tight to cover or hold in current seams and eddies. Twitch it through eddies, along rock edges, or over submerged wood and let the pause do the work. It also doubles as a solid trout option in the same water, so it earns a spot in the box for anglers who fish mixed species streams.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 70mm (2.75 in) |
| Weight | 8.9g (0.31 oz) |
| Depth | 0.6-1.0m (2-3 ft) |
| Action | Tight wobble with slow, controlled sink |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks, standard wire |
| Best for | Stream and clear-water bass, smallmouth, and trout |
How to fish it
- Cast upstream or across current and let the lure sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use short twitches followed by a pause of one to two seconds to trigger reaction strikes from bass holding near cover.
- Work current seams, eddies, and rock edges where bass ambush baitfish moving through the flow.
- Slow your retrieve in cooler water or when bass are less active, letting the sink rate do most of the work.
Frequently asked
The 70mm size is best matched to average stream and river bass, along with smallmouth and trout in the same water. It is not built for targeting trophy-class largemouth.
Natural, translucent patterns with subtle flash work best in clear water where bass get a close look. In stained water, choose a pattern with more contrast so the profile stands out.
A light to medium spinning rod with 4-8 lb fluorocarbon or light braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good casting distance and keeps the action natural.
It performs well in spring and fall when bass and trout feed actively in current, and also works in summer during low-light periods when a subtle presentation gets more bites.