Suspending Minnow Jerkbait 88mm - Bass & Pike Lure
Specifications
| Type | Suspending minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 88mm (about 3.5 in) |
| Weight | 10.3g (about 0.36 oz) |
| Depth | Shallow to mid diving, roughly 2 to 5 ft |
| Action | Tight wobble with side roll, suspends on pause |
| Hooks | Two sharp treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, pike |
Product description
This 88mm suspending jerkbait is built for anglers who want a slender minnow profile that hangs in the water column instead of floating up or sinking away. The hard body has a tight, darting wobble on the retrieve and holds nearly neutral buoyancy on the pause, letting it sit right in front of a following bass until it commits.
It works well as a searching bait over points, grass edges, and rocky flats where bass are keying on baitfish. The twitch-and-pause retrieve mimics a stunned or injured minnow, which makes it a strong choice during cooling water in fall or the slow, moody bite of early spring. It also draws strikes from pike and other predators sharing the same water.
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use a twitch-twitch-pause cadence, letting the bait hang motionless for 2 to 4 seconds on each pause.
- Work it along grass lines, laydowns, and rock transitions where baitfish congregate.
- Slow the retrieve and lengthen pauses in cold water, speed it up with shorter pauses when bass are active.
Frequently asked
The 88mm size matches typical forage bass key on, making it effective for both largemouth and smallmouth in most conditions.
Brighter patterns like the pink and chartreuse shown work well in stained or off-color water, while natural shad or silver tones are better for clear water.
A medium action spinning or casting rod with 8 to 12 lb fluorocarbon or monofilament gives good action and enough give for treble hooks.
It shines during fall and early spring transitions when water temperatures are cooler and bass prefer a slower, paused presentation.