TSURINOYA 77SP Suspending Jerkbait Minnow Lure
TSURINOYA 77SP Suspending Jerkbait Minnow Lure
The TSURINOYA 77SP is a slim, hard-bodied jerkbait built for anglers who want precise control over depth and pause time. At 77mm and 8.5g it casts easily on medium spinning gear and settles into a true neutral suspend, holding station right in a bass's strike zone instead of rising or sinking away during a pause.
On the retrieve it kicks out a tight, darting action with a subtle side roll that mimics a wounded baitfish. Work it with sharp jerk-jerk-pause cadences over points, grass edges, and drop-offs from 2 to 3 feet down. It is a strong choice for largemouth and smallmouth bass when fish are keyed on shad or minnows in clear to lightly stained water.
Specifications
| Type | Suspending jerkbait / minnow |
| Length | 77mm (3 in) |
| Weight | 8.5g (5/16 oz) |
| Depth | 0.7-0.9m (2-3 ft) |
| Action | Tight wobble with side roll, holds suspend on pause |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to stained water |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area (points, grass edges, laydowns) and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use a series of sharp rod twitches followed by a pause of 2-4 seconds to let the bait suspend and hang in front of following bass.
- Vary the pause length on cold or pressured fish, since a longer hang time often triggers a reaction strike.
- Switch to a steady twitch-twitch-reel cadence when bass are actively feeding and chasing baitfish near the surface.
Frequently asked
The 77mm profile is versatile for both largemouth and smallmouth bass and matches typical shad and minnow forage sizes found in most lakes and rivers.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter or more contrasted finishes in stained or off-color water to help bass spot the lure.
A medium-power spinning rod with 6-10 lb fluorocarbon or monofilament line gives good casting distance and lets the bait maintain its suspend and roll action.
It performs well in cooler water during pre-spawn and fall transition periods when bass are following slow-moving baitfish and respond well to pauses.