Zipbaits Slide Swim Minnow 120

Τhere is a sinking Minnow, so polymorphic at its core, that it can excel even as a surface lure. Meet the Slide Swim Minnow 120 by the famous Japanese company Zipbaits, a lure that takes Spinning on a totally new level.

At 120mm in length and 26 grams in weight, equipped with the Mag Drive technology and oval in shape, this lure is an absolute missile when casting, covering truly a lot of distance. The exceptional flight distance is unique to the lipless structure; minnows with lips may not reach the distance. The retrieval speed is too fast, similar to that of a metal jig. Colors, production standards and materials are of the highest quality, as one might expect from a leading Japanese manufacturer. This, double treble hooked pencil, stops at nothing, during finesse fishing, or heavier duty sessions. It opens up retrieval strategies that we would not imagine possible, with pencil lures a few years ago.

Simply cast the Slide Swim Minnow and start exploring its full potential. We can work the Slide Swim Minnow 120 like a classic pencil; let it sink, until it reaches the depth we want and then retrieve it, with slow, or faster twitches. We can repeat the process several times before it reaches the shore. The Slide Swim, is a minnow that invites you to cast it just below the water surface, a zone which has been a blind spot until now.

A second approach it to work it with fast retrieves and jerks, just like a jerkbait under the surface, or in mid waters. This Zipbaits lure responds nicely with a vivid side to side movement.

The third approach (and our favorite) is to use it like a top water lure. This approach has given fish like Bonitoes, Amberjacks, Barracudas and Seabass. Reel it in, until you have visual contact and with a slow, steady retrieve you will see that it produces an “S” movement right on the surface, leaving a distinctive trail behind. Even in clear waters, or during midday, this approach has lured unbelievable fishes. It is a movement that has made it famous in the Upper East, one that works perfectly in the Mediterranean as well.

The Zipbaits Slide Swim Minnow 120 is a lure that will easily swim the way we imagine it to and address the needs of the true spinning enthusiasts, who want to unlock secrets way beyond the reach of common pencils.

Technical Characteristics

• Model: Zabra Slide Swim Minnow 120
• Length: 12 cm
• Weight: 26 gr
• Hook: Cartiva ST46TN # 4
• Split Ring: # 3
• Type: Sinking