TSUYOKI Pastor 85SP Suspending Jerkbait Minnow Lure
TSUYOKI Pastor 85SP Suspending Jerkbait Minnow Lure
The TSUYOKI Pastor 85SP is a suspending jerkbait built for anglers who want precise control over depth and pause time. Its slim minnow profile and holographic finish throw natural flash on the twitch, then hang motionless in the strike zone when you stop the retrieve. That suspending action is what triggers bites from bass that are watching but not committed.
This lure shines in clear to lightly stained water where bass key on baitfish. Work it around points, drop-offs, and staging areas in pre-spawn and fall when bass chase shad. The twitch-pause-twitch rhythm mimics a dying or disoriented baitfish, making it a reliable choice when reaction strikes are hard to come by.
Specifications
| Type | Suspending jerkbait / minnow |
| Length | 85 mm (approx. 3.3 in) |
| Weight | Lightweight, balanced for long casts |
| Depth | Shallow to mid depth, approx. 3-5 ft |
| Action | Tight wobble with true suspend on pause |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear to stained water |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle before starting your retrieve.
- Use a twitch-twitch-pause cadence, letting the bait suspend for 2-4 seconds between twitches.
- Slow the retrieve and lengthen pauses in cold water or during post-frontal conditions.
- Work the bait along points, ledges, and current breaks where baitfish schools stage.
Frequently asked
The 85mm size works well for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, matching typical shad and minnow forage sizes.
Use natural, translucent patterns like this holographic finish in clear water, and switch to brighter or more solid colors as water gets stained.
A medium-action spinning or casting rod with 8-10 lb fluorocarbon gives good action and solid hooksets without overpowering the light bait.
Pre-spawn and fall are prime seasons, especially in cooler water when bass are keying on baitfish but not aggressively feeding.