Tsurinoya 71S Sinking Minnow Lure 71mm 10g Bass Jerkbait
Tsurinoya 71S Sinking Minnow Lure 71mm 10g Bass Jerkbait
The Tsurinoya 71S is a slim sinking minnow built for bass anglers who want a natural baitfish profile with a controlled fall. At 71mm and 10g it casts easily on light to medium spinning gear and sinks at a steady rate, letting you count it down to suspended fish or work it just above cover.
Its slender body gives a tight wobble with a subtle roll on the retrieve, mimicking shad or small trout. The sinking design keeps it in the strike zone longer during pauses, making it effective for largemouth and smallmouth holding near drop-offs, points, and current seams in cooler water.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking minnow / jerkbait |
| Length | 71mm (2.8 in) |
| Weight | 10g (0.35 oz) |
| Depth | Slow, controlled sink, adjustable by retrieve speed and pause |
| Action | Tight wobble with subtle side-to-side roll |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to stained water |
How to fish it
- Cast beyond the target area and let the lure sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use a slow, steady retrieve with occasional twitches to trigger reaction strikes from following bass.
- Work it along drop-offs, points, and current seams where bass hold in cooler water.
- Pause after each series of twitches to let the lure hang and fall, which often draws the strike.
Frequently asked
At 71mm and 10g it suits average largemouth and smallmouth bass, and works well for trout and light pike fishing too.
Brighter patterns with contrast, like the chartreuse and red shown here, show up better in stained or low-light water, while more natural patterns work best in clear conditions.
A medium-light to medium spinning rod with 6 to 10 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good casting distance and feel for the bait's action.
It performs well in cooler water during spring and fall when bass are keying on baitfish, and it also works as a searching bait in clear summer conditions.