Tsurinoya 98SP Suspending Minnow Jerkbait
Specifications
| Type | Suspending jerkbait / minnow |
| Length | 98mm |
| Weight | 14.5g |
| Depth | Shallow to mid depth, adjustable with pause length |
| Action | Tight wobble with true suspend on pause |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth around cover, smallmouth on points and current |
Product description
The Tsurinoya 98SP is a suspending minnow built for anglers who want precise depth control and a tight, believable baitfish wobble. At 98mm and 14.5g it casts far and settles with a horizontal hang, letting you pause it right in a bass's strike zone without it rising or sinking away.
This shape works well for largemouth around dock pilings and laydowns, and for smallmouth working rocky points and current seams. Twitch it down, let it sit, and watch for the follow-up strike. The slim profile and subtle flash make it a solid choice when bass are keying on shad or small baitfish and want a natural, unhurried presentation.
How to fish it
- Cast past the target and let the lure settle to neutral before starting your retrieve.
- Use a twitch-twitch-pause cadence, letting the bait hang motionless for 2 to 4 seconds on each pause.
- Slow down the retrieve in cold water or when bass are following without committing.
- Work it parallel to laydowns, dock edges, and rock points where bass ambush baitfish.
Frequently asked
Yes, the suspending action and minnow profile appeal to both species, especially in clear to moderately stained water.
Fluorocarbon in the 8 to 12lb range is a good match, giving the bait a subtle sink rate while keeping enough sensitivity to feel strikes on the pause.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter or more contrasted patterns like this pink and silver combo in stained water or low light.
It performs well from early spring through fall, and is especially effective in cooler water when a slow, suspended pause triggers bites from sluggish bass.