TSURINOYA Sinking Minnow Jerkbait Hard Bait
TSURINOYA Sinking Minnow Jerkbait Hard Bait
This sinking minnow is built for anglers who want a jerkbait that gets down fast and holds its lane through the strike zone. The slim baitfish profile, holographic finish, and internal weight transfer system combine for a tight, erratic darting action on the twitch and a natural fall on pause, the kind of movement bass key on when they are keyed on shad or smaller baitfish.
Its sinking design lets it cover mid-depth water where largemouth and smallmouth often stack up, from creek channels to points and deeper grass edges. Twitch it back with pauses and let the flash and subtle roll trigger reaction strikes, especially in cooler water or post-frontal conditions when a slower, more deliberate retrieve gets bit.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 8 cm (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 12 g (7/16 oz) |
| Depth | Sinking, effective mid-depth to deeper water |
| Action | Tight darting glide with slow fall on pause |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, also pike and trout |
How to fish it
- Cast past your target area and let the lure sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use sharp rod twitches with slack pauses to create an erratic darting action that mimics fleeing baitfish.
- Vary pause length, especially in cold water, to let the bait sit and fall naturally in front of following bass.
- Work points, creek channels, and deep grass edges where bass are suspended or holding on structure.
Frequently asked
The 8 cm size matches average forage size for both largemouth and smallmouth, making it a versatile choice across most bass fisheries.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter or more reflective finishes like this holographic pattern in stained or slightly murky water.
A medium-power spinning or casting rod with 8 to 12 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good action and solid hooksets.
It performs well year-round but shines in cooler water for bass, and also draws strikes from pike and trout in mixed-species waters.