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Daiwa SP Minnow
A surf-casting favorite: a floating minnow built to cast far into the wind with strong hooks and a lively swim, so it reaches fish others cannot.
★ Hall of Fame · Lure type: Floating Minnow
DepthJust under the surface
ActionWide wobble, darts on twitch
WhereBeaches, rocks, jetties, reef edges
LevelBeginner
How to fish it
- 1
Make a long cast past the break, across the current or over a rocky point.
- 2
Retrieve slowly and steadily so it swims just under the surface.
- 3
Speed up or twitch it as it passes white water, a rip or a rock where fish wait.
- 4
Keep the rod tip low and steady; let the fish load the rod before you set.
BigJoe Tips
- Its casting weight is the reason it is a legend; use a longer rod to take full advantage.
- Slow down more than you think; it swims well at a crawl.
- Rinse it in fresh water after each trip so hooks and split rings last.
Mistakes to avoid
- Using a short, light rod that cannot load it for a long cast.
- Burning it back; it works best slow and steady.
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