DUO Spearhead Ryuki 70 SP Suspending Lure - 7 cm

Product highlights

The DUO Spearhead Ryuki 70 SP is a suspending minnow specially engineered to make the most of medium to wide waters, whether rivers, canals or calm areas in lakes and ponds. Thanks to its very precise internal weighting, this hard bait holds its swimming depth during pauses, keeping the lure longer in the predators' strike zone.

Its tight, responsive swimming action faithfully imitates a struggling forage fish. Even in strong currents or counter-flow areas, the Spearhead Ryuki remains stable and retains an attractive action. This ability to perform equally well with slow retrieves early in the season or with faster presentations when the water warms makes it a particularly effective versatile lure.

Designed by the Japanese brand DUO, the Spearhead Ryuki features refined finishing and reliable components suited to regular use. It is an excellent choice for anglers seeking a technical minnow lure capable of triggering bites from both wary fish and active predators.

Technical specifications

• Lure type : minnow suspending.


• Action : holds depth during pauses, ideal for presentations with marked stops.


• Usage : predator fishing in rivers, canals and shallow to moderately deep waters.


• Swimming : tight and responsive action, effective on both steady retrieves and twitchy retrieves.


• Equipment : sturdy rigging and quality treble hooks designed to withstand repeated fights.


• Target audience : anglers looking for a technical lure to refine their freshwater approaches.

Benefits and key strengths

The primary strength of the Spearhead Ryuki 70 SP lies in its suspending behavior. During pauses, the lure remains suspended at the achieved depth instead of quickly rising or sinking. This feature is crucial when fish are inactive and follow the lure without striking immediately: often a slightly extended pause is enough to trigger bites from the wariest predators.

Its capacity to perform well in both slow fishing and fast presentations makes it an excellent tool to cover different situations throughout the season. Early in the season, it allows methodical searches of shallows, edges and slow-current pockets, while in warmer conditions it easily supports dynamic retrieves interspersed with stops to provoke reflex strikes.

The Spearhead Ryuki also stands out for its stability in current. Where some lures lose action or start to roll, this model maintains a clean, controllable trajectory. The angler can thus focus precisely on productive water lanes, breaks or current heads, keeping excellent feedback on the lure's behavior beneath the surface.

Finally, DUO's build quality ensures excellent durability: neat finishes, resistant coatings and solid fittings. For anyone seeking a reference lure for predator fishing in freshwater, the Spearhead Ryuki 70 SP is a reliable addition to the tackle box.

Usage tips

The DUO Spearhead Ryuki 70 SP performs best with light to medium spinning or casting setups, paired with fine or moderate-diameter lines. This configuration allows precise feeling of the lure's action and effortless execution of the desired presentations.

To exploit its suspending character, start with a slow retrieve punctuated by longer or shorter pauses. After a few turns of the reel, stop the action completely and let the lure hold its position: bites often occur at that moment. Then vary pause durations to find the rhythm that triggers the most strikes.

In warmer conditions or when fish are active, adopt a more aggressive approach. Alternate fast retrieves, rod twitches to make the lure flicker (twitching, light jerks) and sharp stops. This mix of simulated escape and brief immobilizations perfectly mimics an injured fish trying to flee a predator.

Cast so that the Spearhead Ryuki minnow passes as close as possible to marked spots: edges, submerged obstacles, depth changes or current heads. The goal is to keep the lure as long as possible in zones where predators lie in wait.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Which species is the DUO Spearhead Ryuki 70 SP suited for?

Answer: This suspending lure is designed for freshwater predator fishing, whether for fish holding in current or hunting along edges, in both rivers and still waters.

Question 2 : In which conditions should I use this lure?

Answer: The Spearhead Ryuki 70 SP excels in slow presentations in shallow areas early in the season, but remains highly effective for faster animations as the water warms, making it a versatile lure year-round.

Question 3 : Should I favor a steady or twitchy presentation?

Answer: Both approaches work. A slow steady retrieve with pauses highlights its suspending behavior, while twitchy animations (twitching, short pulls) can trigger reflex strikes from active or following fish.

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