{"product_id":"bu-slow-floating-minnow-jerkbait-pike-perch-chub-hard-bait","title":"B\u0026U Slow Floating Minnow Jerkbait – Pike Perch Chub Lure","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eB\u0026amp;U Explorers SHAD Slow Floating Minnow – Long-Cast Hard Bait for Pike, Perch \u0026amp; Chub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your freshwater and saltwater fishing to the next level with the \u003cstrong\u003eB\u0026amp;U Explorers SHAD Slow Floating Minnow\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engineered for long-distance casting and a seductive, lifelike action, this hard jerkbait dives to a maximum depth of \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 m\u003c\/strong\u003e — putting your lure right in the strike zone where pike, perch, chub, and bass are feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Floating Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pauses tantalizingly in the water column on the stop-and-go retrieve, triggering aggressive reaction strikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Casting Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerodynamic SHAD body profile and internal weight transfer system let you cover more water with every cast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Dive Depth 2.0 m:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for targeting predators holding just below the surface down to mid-water structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-detail 3D eyes and premium holographic paint mimic a fleeing baitfish for maximum appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Hard Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough ABS construction withstands toothy strikes from pike and repeated use session after session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Treble Hooks Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to fish straight out of the pack — no additional rigging required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Fishing Positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for lake, river, reservoir, pond, stream, ocean beach, ocean boat, ocean rock, and managed fisheries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u0026amp;U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow Floating Minnow \/ Jerkbait (Hard Bait)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Dive Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pc per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePike, Perch, Chub, Bass, and other predatory fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Venues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLake, River, Ocean Beach, Ocean Boat, Rock Fishing, Reservoir, Pond, Stream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Mainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast out and allow the lure to settle, then work it back with a \u003cem\u003etwitch-twitch-pause\u003c\/em\u003e retrieve. The slow-floating buoyancy causes the bait to rise gently on the pause — imitating a stunned or injured baitfish that predators simply can't resist. Vary your retrieve speed and pause length to find the pattern that triggers bites on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More B\u0026amp;U Lures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your tackle box with other proven B\u0026amp;U hard baits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bu-29mm-sinking-minnow-jerkbait-fishing-lure-bass-trout-pike\"\u003eB\u0026amp;U 29mm Sinking Minnow Jerkbait Lure – Bass Trout Pike\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bu-sinking-minnow-lure-29mm-2-8g-bass-pike-trout-wobbler\"\u003eB\u0026amp;U Sinking Minnow Lure 29mm 2.8g – Bass Pike Trout Wobbler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soft-shad-t-tail-fishing-lures-6-5cm-pike-zander-3d-eyes-6-pack\"\u003eB\u0026amp;U Soft Shad T-Tail Lures 6.5cm Pike Zander 3D Eyes – 6 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMedlinePlus on exercise and physical fitness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What depth does the B\u0026amp;U Slow Floating Minnow reach?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The B\u0026amp;U Explorers SHAD Slow Floating Minnow is designed to dive to a maximum depth of \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it ideal for working the mid-water column in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs where predatory fish like pike and perch typically hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What fish species is this hard bait suitable for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This jerkbait is primarily designed for targeting \u003cstrong\u003epike, perch, and chub\u003c\/strong\u003e, but its realistic minnow profile also works excellently for bass, trout, and other predatory species across both freshwater and saltwater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the best retrieve technique for this slow floating minnow?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The most effective method is a \u003cstrong\u003etwitch-pause\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ejerk-and-stop\u003c\/strong\u003e retrieve. The slow-floating buoyancy causes the lure to rise enticingly on each pause, perfectly imitating a struggling baitfish. 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