TSUYOKI Spearhead Ryuki Sinking Minnow Jerkbait
Specifications
| Type | Sinking hard bait minnow / jerkbait |
| Length | 95mm or 110mm |
| Weight | Moderate, matched to length for long casts |
| Depth | Mid-depth, sinking presentation |
| Action | Tight wobble with erratic roll on pause |
| Hooks | Treble hooks front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth around points, ledges, and current |
Product description
The Spearhead Ryuki is a slim sinking minnow built for anglers who want a jerkbait that gets down fast and holds a tight, erratic wobble on the pause. The tapered body and internal weighting give it a fast sink rate and a subtle side-to-side roll that mimics a wounded baitfish, making it effective on largemouth and smallmouth holding in deeper water or along drop-offs.
Twitch it through staging bass on points and ledges, or work it steadily past current breaks for river smallmouth. The realistic finish and through-wire hook hangers hold up to repeated strikes, and the long-casting profile lets you cover water quickly when bass are scattered.
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use a twitch-twitch-pause cadence to trigger reaction strikes from bass suspended near structure.
- Slow the retrieve in cold water so the bait sinks and pauses longer between twitches.
- Switch to a steady swim on slightly slack line when working current seams for river smallmouth.
Frequently asked
The 95mm is a good all-around choice for finesse jerkbait work, while the 110mm casts farther and suits larger baitfish forage or bigger bass.
Natural shad and baitfish patterns shine in clear to lightly stained water where bass key in on flash and profile.
A medium-power spinning or casting rod with fluorocarbon line in the 8 to 12 pound range gives good control and lets the bait sink properly.
It performs well in cooler months and transition seasons when bass suspend near structure and respond to a slow, twitch-pause retrieve.