Daiwa Trout Dr. Minnow Joint 5F, 2 in, 0.08 oz, Topping Hood

Name: Daiwa Trout Dr. Minnow Joint 5F, 2 in, 0.08 oz, Topping Hood
Brand: ダイワ(DAIWA)
SKU: B07X37VDF5

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Style: 5f

Color: Topping food

Item weight: 2.3 Grams

Quick take

A 2 inch jointed minnow that creates unique ripples through slow retrieves and joint movement.

A 2-inch jointed minnow built for trout, with a soft joint that gives a rippling action when it is worked slowly. It weighs about 0.08 oz and carries a #8 hook, and its topping hood color suits trout in a range of water.

Best for

Trout in small streams and spring creeks
Slow presentations where natural action triggers bites
Clear water where realistic size and detail matter

Skip if

You want a lure for large bass or pike
You need a heavy-casting lure

Strengths

Joint allows natural side-to-side movement mimicking wounded minnow
Small 2 inch size matches local trout forage
Slow presentation style suits cautious trout in clear water

Trade-offs

Very light at 0.08 oz limits casting distance
Jointed construction can twist line if not rigged with a swivel
Small size offers little visibility in large rivers

Fishing fit

Water: Freshwater
Techniques: Casting
Skill level: Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Type	jointed minnow
Length	2 in
Weight	0.08 oz
Hook	Saxus short multi #8
Color	Topping Hood

What can I catch with this?

Trout

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

This version's specifications
Lure weight	0.08 oz
Length	2 in
Hook size	#8
Target species	Trout

Common questions

How much does it weigh?

It weighs 0.08 oz.

How long is it?

It is 2 in long.

Updated 22 October 2026