How do you rig a Fiiish Black Minnow?

Hold the soft body in one hand and the jig head upside down in the other, then push the rigging wire into the hole at the front of the body. Slip the hook eye over the wire, slide it into place, and bring the hook point up through the pre-cut slot so it sits weedless and ready to fish.

What size Black Minnow is best for bass?

The No.2 (90mm) is the go-to all-rounder for UK bass and suits a light spinning outfit beautifully. Step up to No.3 (120mm) or No.4 (140mm) for bigger fish, deeper water or stronger tide, and drop to a No.1 when bass are picky on small whitebait.

How do you fish the Black Minnow?

A slow, steady retrieve along the bottom is deadly, letting the paddle tail do the work. You can also let it sink and lift the rod in gentle sweeps (sink-and-draw) around structure. Stay in touch with the lure so you feel that tap when a fish takes.

What jig head weight should I choose?

Match the weight to the depth and current. Lighter heads suit shallow, weedy ground close in, while heavier Search, Offshore and Deep heads get you down in deeper water or fast tide. The aim is to feel bottom without snagging constantly.

Can you catch more than bass on a Fiiish lure?

Absolutely. Pollock love them around rocks and kelp, and wrasse, cod and even mackerel will happily have a go. Their realistic action makes them a brilliant all-round soft lure for almost any predatory sea fish around our coast.

Fiiish Lures: Black Minnow Bass Guide

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Fiiish Lures: Black Minnow Bass Guide | Down The Cove

Fiiish Leurres produce incredibly popular lures, especially amongst bass fishermen. Their range of lures include the well known Black Minnow and Crazy Sand Eels and we are delighted to stock lures from both these ranges.

The lures are a paddletail system consisting of jig heads, bodies and hooks. The jig heads come in a variety of designs and weights and the bodies have varying lengths and many different colours. Therefore, by purchasing the components separately you can create your perfect lure!

We choose to mainly stock the pre-rigged lures which are available as a Combo pack including one complete lure and a spare body or a Double Combo pack consisting of two fully rigged lures.

The tables below show the different combinations of jig head and bodies that are available and also indicate which ones we currently have in stock.

Rigging the Black Minnow

How to attach a jig head and hook to a Black Minnow body

Start with the lure body in one hand, and the jig head in the other hand turned upside down

Push the rigging system into the hole in the front of the body.

Gently twist the jig head inside the lure body.

Once the jig head is sitting flush with the body, glue it.

Before attaching the body it is a good idea to practise attaching the hook to the rigging system as it will make it easier to secure it through the body if you know what you are trying to achieve! Start with the hook upside down.

Attach the body and then turn the hook upside down and put the eye of the hook over the wire of the rigging system.

Check along the lure and ensure that the hook is in the correct position.

Bring the point of the hook up through the pre-drilled hole opening up the hole and put the point of the hook through.

Black Minnow Sea Fishing Tips

MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE LURE

It is important to strike hard when a fish hits the lure to ensure a good hook up!

KNOW YOUR FISHING DEPTH

Choose the correct size and weight of lure depending on the depth of water you are fishing to ensure you are reaching the seabed.

PROVOKE AN ATTACK!

For more curious species of fish, use a heavier head to induce a take by creating disturbance on the sea bed.

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WORK THE BLACK MINNOW SLOWLY TO GET THE BEST ACTION

Allow the lure to hit the bottom and then lift the rod to start working the lure. It is better to put a slow to medium sink and draw action on the lure rather than jerk it around too quickly

TIPS FOR USING CRAZY SAND EEL

On the Bottom, Mid Water or up on the Surface

Depending on where the fish are feeding, the Crazy Sand Eel can be fished throughout the water column, from the sea bed to just beneath the surface of the water.

Animation Speed can be Moderate, Fast or Very Fast

An active, fast moving energetic Sand eel is a key target for many predators. To escape, sand eels will often flee from the sand and swim fast into the open water towards the surface.

Better results in Rough Seas

When fish are hunting, they will chase their prey in open water and it is easier for them to identify fast moving baitfish giving off lots of vibration and movement. This intensely high water displacement and vibrating action will attract fish from all around in even the toughest conditions.

The reason the Sand Eel is Crazy!

The slender profile of the Crazy Sand Eel makes it sink to the bottom far quicker than the Black Minnow. It's upturned paddle tail gives it an intense action that can be enjoyed using the lightest of tackle!

Rigging a Crazy Sand Eel lure

Insert the point of the hook into the entrance hole located at the tip of the lure.

Push the hook down through the lure body

Bring out the point of the hook at the correct exit hole for the type of head you are using (see diagram on right)

Make sure that the jig head is sitting flush with the body

Glue it in place with Fiiish The Glue

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