About this piece
A compact jointed minnow built for selective bass fixated on baitfish. Its easy-to-cast size and subtle vibration make it effortless to repeatedly cast and retrieve, even for beginners. Effective across seasonal patterns from smelt and ayu to Lake Kasumi’s Japanese pond smelt, this lure covers a wide range of finesse situations.
Key features
- Jointed body produces natural wobble and moderate vibration
- Small 70mm, 4.5g profile casts easily and stays in the strike zone
- Slow floating action with a 0–0.5m running depth for shallow presentations
- Equipped with two sharp hooks (front #8, rear #10) for solid hooksets
- Versatile color #108 Ghost Ayu imitates distressed baitfish in clear water
Best for
- Wary bass in pressured waters targeting baitfish schools
- Shallow flats, points, and submerged vegetation
- Clear water finesse techniques requiring subtle action
- Year-round patterns including post-spawn and cold-water transitions
