TSUYOKI 45F Mini Floating Minnow Lure for Bass & Panfish
TSUYOKI 45F Mini Floating Minnow Lure for Bass & Panfish
The TSUYOKI 45F is a compact floating minnow built for finesse presentations around bass and panfish. Its slim 45mm body and subtle wobble mimic small baitfish, making it a natural fit for finicky fish keying in on smaller forage. The tight wobbling action and glitter-flake finish throw just enough flash to draw strikes without spooking wary fish in clear water.
At rest it floats, letting you work it with a slow twitch-pause retrieve over shallow flats, laydowns, and grass edges. It excels for smallmouth in clear lakes and largemouth around docks or skinny cover where a bigger bait would be overkill. The dual treble hooks provide solid hookups on a lure this size, and the floating design lets you pause it right over structure without hanging up.
Specifications
| Type | Floating mini minnow |
| Length | 45mm |
| Weight | 4g |
| Depth | Shallow, 0-3 ft |
| Action | Tight wobble, twitch-pause |
| Hooks | 2 treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish |
How to fish it
- Cast past your target area and let the lure sit still to settle on the surface
- Work it with short twitches followed by pauses to imitate an injured baitfish
- Slow down the retrieve around docks, laydowns, and grass edges where bass hold tight to cover
- Use light spinning tackle and fluorocarbon leader to keep the action natural in clear water
Frequently asked
The compact 45mm size is aimed at finesse bites, working well for both keeper bass and panfish, especially when fish are feeding on smaller baitfish.
The pink and glitter finish shown here shines in clear to lightly stained water where flash and subtle color draw strikes without overwhelming wary fish.
A light to medium spinning rod with 6-8 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader lets this small bait move naturally and cast accurately.
It performs well in spring and fall when bass and panfish key in on smaller baitfish, and any time finicky fish need a subtle, natural presentation.