TSURINOYA Intruder 51S Sinking Minnow Jerkbait 51mm
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TSURINOYA Intruder 51S Sinking Minnow Jerkbait 51mm
$18.99
Sale price
$18.99
Regular price
$0.00
The Intruder 51S is a compact sinking minnow built for finesse presentations in clear rivers and streams. At 51mm and 5.8g it casts easily on light spinning gear and sinks steadily, giving you a tight wobble on the retrieve and a subtle...
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Specifications
| Type | Sinking Minnow / Jerkbait |
| Length | 51mm |
| Weight | 5.8g |
| Depth | Shallow to mid depth, adjustable with retrieve speed |
| Action | Tight wobble with slow sink on pause |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Smallmouth bass in rivers and clear lakes, finesse largemouth in cold water |
Product description
The Intruder 51S is a compact sinking minnow built for finesse presentations in clear rivers and streams. At 51mm and 5.8g it casts easily on light spinning gear and sinks steadily, giving you a tight wobble on the retrieve and a subtle glide on the pause. The slim profile and natural minnow shading make it read as an easy target rather than an obvious lure.
For bass anglers this size shines when smallmouth get finicky in clear water or when largemouth are keyed on small baitfish in cooler months. Work it with a slow twitch-pause retrieve along current seams, rock edges, and drop-offs where bass hold tight to structure. Its sinking action lets it stay in the strike zone longer than a floating minnow, which matters when fish are sluggish or pressured.
How to fish it
- Cast upstream or across current and let the lure sink to your target depth before starting the retrieve.
- Use a slow twitch-twitch-pause cadence to trigger reaction strikes from bass holding on seams and rock edges.
- Let the bait sink and hold during the pause since most strikes come as it falls or sits still.
- Slow down in cold water and speed up slightly when bass are actively chasing baitfish.
Frequently asked
It is on the small side, best suited for finesse situations, clear water, or when bass are feeding on small baitfish rather than for general largemouth power fishing.
A light to medium-light spinning rod with 4 to 8 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives the best action and feel for a bait this size.
Choose brighter chartreuse or firetiger patterns for stained water and more natural, translucent patterns for clear water where bass get a longer look at the bait.
It performs well in cooler months and clear conditions when bass slow down and key on smaller forage, and it also works as a finesse option during high-pressure summer days.