TSUYOKI Countdown Elite Sinking Minnow Jerkbait 50mm
TSUYOKI Countdown Elite Sinking Minnow Jerkbait 50mm
The TSUYOKI Countdown Elite is a compact sinking minnow built for anglers who want precise depth control on a small jerkbait. At 50mm and 5 grams, it sinks on a countdown so you can dial in the strike zone before the retrieve even starts, then work it with sharp twitches and pauses that trigger reaction bites from bass holding tight to cover.
The tight wobble and subtle roll mimic a fleeing baitfish, making this a strong choice for clear water finesse situations where bass are keyed in on small forage. It handles well around docks, laydowns, and grass edges, and the sinking profile lets it stay in the zone longer during the pause, which is often when largemouth and smallmouth commit.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking jerkbait / minnow |
| Length | 50mm |
| Weight | 5g |
| Depth | Countdown to shallow-to-mid depths |
| Action | Tight wobble with subtle roll |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Clear water finesse presentations, docks, grass edges, cold-front bass |
How to fish it
- Cast past your target area and let the bait countdown to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Work it with sharp twitch-twitch-pause cadences, letting it sink slightly on each pause.
- Slow the retrieve in cold water or when bass are sluggish, since the sinking action keeps the lure in the zone longer.
- Fish it parallel to laydowns, dock pilings, and grass lines where bass ambush baitfish.
Frequently asked
Its compact 50mm profile is ideal for finesse presentations to largemouth and smallmouth in clear or pressured water, not just big fish but consistent bites overall.
Brighter, high-contrast patterns like the tiger stripe shown work well in stained water, while more natural baitfish tones are better for clear water conditions.
A light to medium spinning rod with 6 to 8 pound fluorocarbon or braid to fluoro leader gives the best action and sensitivity for a bait this size.
It performs especially well in cooler water during pre-spawn and fall when bass want a slower, subtler presentation with extended pauses.