TSUYOKI Pastor 85SP Suspending Jerkbait - 85mm Bass Minnow
TSUYOKI Pastor 85SP Suspending Jerkbait - 85mm Bass Minnow
The Pastor 85SP is a slim-profile suspending jerkbait built for bass anglers who want a lure that hangs in the strike zone. At 85mm and 8 grams, it casts easily on spinning gear and settles into a true neutral suspend on the pause, giving fish extra time to commit. The tight wobbling action mimics a dying or disoriented baitfish, which triggers reaction strikes from bass keying in on shad or shiners.
This jerkbait shines around points, drop-offs, laydowns, and grass edges where suspended bass hold in cooler water. Work it with a jerk-jerk-pause cadence and let it sit motionless during the pause, since that suspended hang is where most strikes happen. It performs well in clear to lightly stained water throughout pre-spawn, fall, and winter when bass are less willing to chase.
Specifications
| Type | Suspending Jerkbait |
| Length | 85mm (3.3 in) |
| Weight | 8g (0.28 oz) |
| Depth | 3-5 ft |
| Action | Tight wobble, neutral suspend on pause |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to lightly stained water |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use a series of sharp twitches followed by a pause, letting the bait suspend motionless for 2 to 4 seconds.
- Work it along points, drop-offs, and grass edges where bass are holding in cooler or transitional water.
- Vary your cadence between twitches and longer pauses until you find what triggers strikes that day.
Frequently asked
The 85mm size is a versatile all-around profile that works well for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, matching common baitfish sizes like shad and shiners.
Use brighter, flashier patterns like this gold and pink combo in stained water for visibility, and switch to more natural, translucent colors in clear water.
A medium action spinning rod with 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good casting distance and keeps the suspending action natural.
It performs best in cooler water during pre-spawn, fall, and winter when bass are suspended and less aggressive, since the pause gives them time to react.