TSUYOKI Flirt Minnow 160SP Suspending Jerkbait
TSUYOKI Flirt Minnow 160SP Suspending Jerkbait
The TSUYOKI Flirt Minnow 160SP is a 16cm suspending jerkbait built for anglers who want a bigger profile without losing the subtle roll bass key in on. The slim minnow body and internal weight system produce a tight wobble on the twitch and a true neutral suspend on the pause, holding in the strike zone instead of rising or sinking away.
This size and action combo shines when largemouth and smallmouth are keyed on shad or larger baitfish, especially in clear to moderately stained water. Work it over points, along drop-offs, or suspended near baitfish schools. The slow-rise pause makes it especially effective during cold front conditions when bass want a bait that sits still longer.
Specifications
| Type | Suspending jerkbait |
| Length | 16 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 33.5 g (1.18 oz) |
| Depth | 3-5 ft, shallow to mid-depth |
| Action | Tight wobble with slash-and-pause, neutral suspend |
| Hooks | Three treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, cold front and clear water |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use sharp twitches of the rod tip to make the bait dart and roll, then pause to let it suspend in place.
- Vary pause length based on water temperature, longer pauses in cold water, shorter in warmer conditions.
- Work it along drop-offs, points, and suspended baitfish schools where bass are keyed on larger forage.
Frequently asked
The 16cm size targets quality largemouth and smallmouth keyed on bigger baitfish, not just numbers of small fish.
Lighter, more translucent patterns work well in clear water while brighter or higher contrast finishes show up better in stained water.
A medium-power spinning or casting rod with fluorocarbon in the 10-14 lb range gives good control and keeps the bait running true.
It performs especially well in cooler water during pre-spawn and fall when bass are chasing larger baitfish and respond to a slower suspending presentation.