Daiwa · Stickbaits & Minnows
Daiwa Salt Pro Minnow, 1 1/4 oz, Bone
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- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
The 6-inch Salt Pro Minnow in Bone weighs 1 1/4 ounces and sinks, so it can be worked down to the depth where fish are holding. Its slow-sink feature keeps it below the surface during a pause in the retrieve. A #1 hook and a fast, ripping retrieve suit anglers targeting bass and other predators.
Best for
- Fast-casting saltwater applications
- Trolling for game fish
- Ripping over shallow structure
Skip if
- You need a slow-sinking lure
- You fish in fresh water
Strengths
- Weight transfer system aids longer casts
- Realistic scale pattern and 3D eyes add lifelike appearance
- Heavy duty saltwater hooks resist corrosion and bending
Trade-offs
- Floating design limits depth control
- Requires an erratic retrieve to trigger strikes
- Not ideal for gentle presentations
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Pearl | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome, Laser Green Shiner, Laser Shiner | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone, Mother Of PearlThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Black Purple | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 5 1/8" (7/8 oz) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 6" (1 1/9 oz), 6" (1 1/4 oz), 6" (2 1/8 oz)This one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Salt Pro Minnow 5.125 in 7/8 oz Floating | Lure weight:7/8 oz | Length:5.125 in | Hook size:#1 | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water |
| Daiwa Salt Pro Minnow, 1 1/4 oz, Bone | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:6 in | Hook size:#1 | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear and stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | #1 |
| Color | Bone |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Bone.
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