TSURINOYA DW63 Sinking Minnow Jerkbait
The DW63 is a compact sinking minnow built for finesse jerkbait work around bass that are keying on small baitfish. At 50mm and 5 grams it casts easily on light spinning gear and settles with a subtle horizontal fall, giving fish a long look during pauses. The translucent, flake-flecked finish and red throat mimic a wounded shad or shiner without looking overdressed.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking minnow jerkbait |
| Length | 50mm |
| Weight | 5g |
| Depth | Shallow to mid, sink rate dependent |
| Action | Tight dart and glide with slow horizontal fall |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, clear to lightly stained water |
Product description
The DW63 is a compact sinking minnow built for finesse jerkbait work around bass that are keying on small baitfish. At 50mm and 5 grams it casts easily on light spinning gear and settles with a subtle horizontal fall, giving fish a long look during pauses. The translucent, flake-flecked finish and red throat mimic a wounded shad or shiner without looking overdressed.
Worked with a twitch-twitch-pause retrieve, it darts and glides before sinking on slack line, which triggers reaction bites from largemouth holding near cover and smallmouth cruising clear water. Its small profile makes it a solid choice when bass are feeding on shad, minnows or fry and ignoring bigger baits, especially in cooler water or heavy fishing pressure.
How to fish it
- Cast past the target zone and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, sharp twitches of the rod tip followed by a pause to let the bait glide and sink on slack line.
- Work it around drop-offs, points, and clear water grass edges where bass sight-feed on small baitfish.
- Slow the cadence in cold water and speed it up with shorter pauses when bass are actively chasing.
Frequently asked
Its compact 50mm profile is designed for finesse presentations and works well for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, particularly when they are feeding on smaller forage.
It is a sinking minnow, so it will slowly sink on a slack line during pauses rather than float back up, giving a more natural falling action.
A light to medium spinning rod paired with 6-8 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good casting distance and lets you feel the bait's action.
It performs well in clear to lightly stained water year-round, and is especially effective in cooler months or high-pressure situations when bass want a smaller, more subtle bait.
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