TSUYOKI Slow Sinking Jointed Swimbait 135mm
TSUYOKI Slow Sinking Jointed Swimbait 135mm
This 135mm jointed swimbait is built to mimic a wounded baitfish with a slow, wide wobble that holds in the strike zone. The segmented body flexes through the midsection on the retrieve, giving off flash and vibration that draws reaction strikes from bass sitting near cover or suspended over structure.
The slow sinking design lets you fish it at multiple depths, from a steady swim just under the surface to a paused fall through the water column. It works well for largemouth around docks, laydowns, and grass edges, and for smallmouth over rocky flats and drop-offs where a slower, more deliberate presentation gets more bites.
Specifications
| Type | Jointed swimbait, hard body |
| Length | 135mm |
| Weight | 28g |
| Depth | Slow sinking, adjustable with retrieve and pause |
| Action | Wide wobble with jointed tail kick |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, also pike and other predator species |
How to fish it
- Cast past cover such as docks, laydowns, or grass edges and let the bait settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use a slow, steady retrieve to let the jointed body do the work, adding occasional pauses to let it sink and hover.
- Work it along rocky flats or drop-offs for smallmouth, keeping contact with structure through the retrieve.
- On follows without a strike, slow down further or twitch the rod tip to trigger a reaction bite.
Frequently asked
The 135mm size is a good match for average to larger largemouth and smallmouth, and it also draws attention from pike where they are present.
Pick natural, translucent patterns for clear water and go with brighter or higher-contrast colors when the water has some color to it.
A medium to medium-heavy rod paired with 12 to 17 pound fluorocarbon or braid to fluorocarbon leader gives good control over the bait's action.
Slow sinking swimbaits like this one are especially effective in cooler water periods such as early spring and fall when bass want a slower presentation.