This article is based on a Japanese article and has been machine translated.
Sea bass fishing is fishing for sea bass (Japanese sea bass) using a variety of lures.
The most basic of these lures are called minnows, which resemble small fish.
Since minnows are the most basic lure, there are so many types that it is difficult to choose the right one.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at minnows and introduce six recommended products!
If you’re not sure which minnow to choose, please try one of these.
Introduction to the characteristics and usage of minnows
First, let’s take a look at the characteristics of minnows and how to use them.
Before choosing a minnow, it is a good idea to first learn more about minnows.
A minnow is a lure that resembles a small fish.
Minnows are one of the many types of lures, and their main characteristic is that they resemble small fish.
Not only does it look like a real fish, but it also swims just like a real fish.
Therefore, it has the ability to catch sea bass in areas where there are many small fish that serve as bait for sea bass, as well as in areas where there are not so many.
It is also easy to use, and the basic operation is just to reel it in.
Sometimes you need to give it a little action, but basically just reeling it in is enough to catch fish, so it is easy to use even for beginners.
As you can see, the minnow is one of the most basic of lures, yet easy to handle, and is quite suitable for beginners.
Minnows are great for any situation.
I mentioned above that minnows work well both in areas with and without small fish as bait.
In fact, minnows have the power to catch sea bass anytime and anywhere, regardless of where, when or when they are used.
Therefore, it is best to use it for the first cast at the point where you are going for the first time or when you are not sure if you can catch fish.
You can also determine whether to use more intense or natural lures based on the reaction of the sea bass to the minnow.
In other words, minnows are the standard for all lures and are essential for sea bass fishing.
This is the first lure you should buy if you are a beginner in sea bass fishing.
Keep a few different types of minnows on hand.
And there are three types of minnows: the floating type that floats when stopped, the sinking type that sinks, and the suspending type that stops on the spot.
Each of these three types of minnows has its own strengths in certain situations and times of the year, and it is recommended to have more than one type available if possible.
However, if you can only afford one of them, we recommend the floating type.
The floating type is a type of minnow that dives deep when reeling in and rises to the surface when stopped.
The floating type is the easiest type to catch for beginners because the action of stopping and floating often attracts sea bass.
For this reason, we have picked up recommended minnows, focusing on the floating type.
Choose one of these minnows and you’re good to go! 6 Recommended Minnows
Here are six types of minnows for seabass fishing that we actually recommend.
Recommendation 1: Shimano Exsence Silent Assassin 140F AR-C
The X-Sense Silent Assassin 140FAR-C is a minnow from the sea bass fishing lure series sold by Shimano.
The action and size of the lure are easy to handle, making it suitable for beginners who are new to lures.
It features Shimano’s original center of gravity shifting system called AR-C, which gives it more flying distance than other minnows of the same size.
It will definitely be very useful when sea bass are bouncing in the distance.
The color lineup includes models that glow like actual fish scales.
Recommendation 2: Daiwa Seabass Hunter Z
The Seabass Hunter Z is a great minnow for those who are just starting out in fishing and have never handled a lure before.
The lineup includes two of the most frequently used and easy to handle sizes, 9cm and 12cm.
Its swimming action is that of an orthodox minnow, so just reeling it in is enough to appeal to sea bass.
Another major attraction of this minnow is its price, which is less than 1000 yen.
Most other minnows cost around 1500 yen, so this price is quite reasonable.
You may want to buy more than one of several colors.
Recommendation 3: Daiwa Shoreline Shiner Z Set Upper 125S-DR
The Shoreline Shiner Z Set Upper is one of the most popular minnows among the many sea bass fishing minnows.
Of course, they are popular because they can be fished, and even beginners can significantly improve their chances of catching fish.
And these minnows sink slowly when stopped, a type called slow sinking.
It is recommended to use it when you cannot catch fish easily with floating type minnows or when you are targeting deep water.
It can be used in quite a wide range of situations because it can also provide enough distance.
Be sure to purchase these along with the floating minnows.
Recommendation 4: Megabass ONETEN Jr.
SW is a lure that was originally popular as a minnow for bass fishing, but was developed for the salt lure game.
It has enough flying distance as a lure for sea bass fishing, so it can be used to attack a wide range of distant points.
It is a minnow that is good at exploring efficiently when you don’t know the conditions of the day at the fishing spot.
It is also attractive because it has a quick darting action when the rod is lightly agitated.
The darting action stimulates the predatory instinct of sea bass lured by the natural action.
Recommendation 5: Megabass X-80SW
The X-80SW is a recommended lure for those who are looking for a minnow with power that moves greatly and appeals to a wide range of people.
The body is larger than the minnows we have introduced so far, allowing it to fly a considerable distance.
When you just reel it in, it swims in a big left-right motion called wobbling.
There are very few minnows that can make this wobbling motion as large as this minnow, so it will be able to make sea bass that do not respond to other minnows respond.
And the type is slow sinking, which enables you to keep attacking the same depth steadily.
Recommendation 6: Jackall Big Backer Gulf Minnow
The Big Bucker Gulf Minnow is a minnow from the Big Bucker salt game lure series sold by Jackal.
This product was originally developed to target bluefish such as yellowtails, but it is also very useful when targeting sea bass.
It has a solid weight of 27g, so it can be used for long-distance casting in large rivers and offshore embankments.
Of course, when you are targeting sea bass, you may also catch bluefish such as yellowtails, and the durability of the lure is such that it can handle such situations without problems.
If you want to fish for sea bass and other big fish that can be caught in the ocean, please consider purchasing this product.
If you want to go sea bass fishing, buy a minnow first!
Minnows are an essential lure for sea bass fishing and should be the first lure you purchase if you are a beginner.
Since these lures can actually catch sea bass, many types are sold by various manufacturers.
Among them, the six minnows introduced here are easy to handle and are recommended for beginners, so please refer to them.
