TSUYOKI Sinking Minnow 46mm Jerkbait for Bass and Trout
TSUYOKI Sinking Minnow 46mm Jerkbait for Bass and Trout
The TSUYOKI Sinking Minnow is a compact 46mm, 5g jerkbait built for finesse work on bass and trout in streams, clear lakes, and pressured ponds. Its slim minnow profile and slow sink rate let it hang in the strike zone through a pause, which is exactly when reaction bites happen. The tight wobble on the retrieve mimics an injured baitfish without looking overdone.
This is a natural fit for smallmouth around rock and current seams, and for largemouth working clear-water flats, docks, or points. Use it on light spinning gear for twitch-pause retrieves, or a steady slow roll when fish want less erratic movement. The small size and subtle action make it a solid clear-water and cold-front option when bigger baits get refused.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 46mm (about 1.8 in) |
| Weight | 5g (about 3/16 oz) |
| Depth | Shallow to mid-depth, subsurface |
| Action | Tight wobble with slow sink and erratic dart on twitch |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Smallmouth and largemouth bass in clear water, finesse jerkbait fishing |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Work it with short twitches of the rod tip followed by a pause, letting the bait hang and slowly sink.
- Vary pause length based on water temperature, longer pauses in cold water, shorter in warm water.
- Watch your line for a subtle tick or twitch during the pause, which usually signals a strike.
Frequently asked
The compact 46mm, 5g size is built for finesse presentations to smallmouth and largemouth bass, as well as trout, rather than for targeting trophy-class fish.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter or higher-contrast finishes in stained water so fish can spot the bait more easily.
A light to medium spinning rod paired with 4 to 8 lb fluorocarbon or light braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives the best action and sensitivity for a bait this size.
It performs well in cooler water and clear conditions, making it a strong choice during spring, fall, and cold-front periods when bass want a slower, subtler presentation.