DUO Tide Minnow Slim 120 Floating120mm - 13g

Overview

Overview

The DUO Tide Minnow Slim 120 is a Japanese floating diving lure developed for sea bass fishing in demanding coastal conditions. Measuring 120mm and weighing just 13g, this slim-bodied minnow combines an internal moving-weight casting system with a tight rolling swimming action.

The lure has become a recognised design in the development of modern slim-profile bass lures, offering a balance of casting performance, stability and natural swimming movement. Its slim, flattened body and thin diving lip work together to produce a controlled, baitfish-style presentation rather than a wide, exaggerated wobble.

As a floating design, the Tide Minnow Slim 120 dives during the retrieve and rises back towards the surface whenever the retrieve is paused, giving anglers plenty of scope to vary their presentation.

Perfect For

This lure was developed with strong currents and surf in mind, making it a useful option for beaches, rocky headlands, estuary mouths and other marks where moving water can disrupt a lure's action. Its slim, flattened body and balanced swimming action are designed to hold their presentation in tidal currents and breaking waves.

The long, narrow 120mm profile gives a slim baitfish silhouette that can be particularly effective when sea bass are feeding on slender prey fish and a restrained swimming action is needed. Its 0.6–1.0m diving depth means it searches the upper water column without the need for a deep-diving plug, suiting anglers working shallow coastal structure.

Technical Insight

Despite its light 13g weight, the Tide Minnow Slim 120 is designed to cast efficiently thanks to an internal moving-weight system that improves weight distribution during the cast, while its slim, streamlined body reduces air resistance. This combination helps anglers cover more water without needing a heavier lure.

Internally, two moving tungsten spheres plus a fixed weight contribute to both the casting performance and the lure's tight rolling action, while an internal rattle adds extra acoustic attraction. The ABS body, thin diving lip and three size #6 saltwater treble hooks are built to handle the rigours of coastal sea bass fishing, and as with all saltwater lures, hooks and split rings should be inspected regularly and rinsed after use.