TSUYOKI Sinking Minnow 140S Jerkbait - Silent Assassin
TSUYOKI Sinking Minnow 140S Jerkbait - Silent Assassin
The TSUYOKI Silent Assassin 140S is a slow-sinking jerkbait built for bass that want a subtle, realistic profile. The slim minnow body and internal weighting give it a tight wobble on the retrieve and a horizontal glide on pause, mimicking a dying baitfish without the rattle of noisier hardbaits.
Its sinking design lets you count it down to suspended fish or work it just above cover on a twitch-pause retrieve. It shines in clear to moderately stained water where largemouth and smallmouth key on natural forage, especially during cooler months when a slower, more deliberate presentation outproduces reaction baits.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking jerkbait / minnow |
| Length | 140mm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 26g (0.92 oz) |
| Depth | Shallow to mid depth, adjustable by pause and countdown |
| Action | Tight wobble with horizontal glide on pause |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front, mid, 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 for a second or two before starting your retrieve.
- Use a twitch-twitch-pause cadence, letting the bait glide and hang during each pause where bass often strike.
- Count the lure down on the sink to control depth when targeting suspended fish over deeper structure.
- Slow your retrieve and lengthen pauses in cold water or when fish appear sluggish or reluctant to chase.
Frequently asked
The 140mm size works well for average to larger largemouth and smallmouth, and it also draws strikes from big fish keying on bigger forage.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter or more contrasted finishes in stained or off-color water so bass can locate the bait more easily.
A medium to medium-heavy rod with a fast tip, paired with 10 to 15 pound fluorocarbon or 20 to 30 pound braid with a fluorocarbon leader, gives good control and hook-up rates.
It performs well from late fall through spring when bass suspend and respond to a slower, more subtle presentation, though it can also produce in summer around deeper structure.