DUO Tide Minnow Sprat 140SF Floating Lure - 14 cm

Product Highlights

The DUO Tide Minnow Sprat 140SF is a reference minnow lure for sea bass fishing. Built to satisfy both technical anglers and regular enthusiasts, this slow floating jerkbait stands out for an extremely natural swimming action and high versatility for saltwater use.

Its signature lies in a combined rolling (longitudinal oscillation) and wobbling (pronounced lateral sway) action. This swimming profile triggers predator strikes even when fish are cautious or inactive. The lure slowly rises during pauses, imitating a distressed baitfish trying to regain the surface.

Thanks to its magnetic mass transfer system, the Tide Minnow Sprat 140SF casts very far and with precision. This feature makes it ideal for shore fishing where you need to clear the breakers, reach distant rockheads, or sweep large flats and estuary areas.

The lure’s overall design, inherited from the renowned Tide Minnow series, provides an excellent balance of stability, attraction and hook-protection. It’s a reliable saltwater minnow lure for targeting sea bass and other marine predators, both from the shore and from a boat.

Technical Specifications

• Range: DUO Tide Minnow Sprat 140SF, from the iconic Tide Minnow series.


• Type: slow floating jerkbait minnow for saltwater fishing.


• Action: combination of rolling and wobbling for strong visual attractivity.


• Buoyancy: slow rise during pauses, enabling varied depth presentations.


• Running depth: approximately 0.50 m to 1.80 m depending on retrieve speed and conditions.


• Casting system: magnetic mass transfer for long, accurate casts even into the wind.


• Use: sea bass and other marine predators from shore (beaches, cliffs, seawalls, estuaries) or from boat.


• Possible animations: steady retrieve, jerks, twitching, marked pauses, sawtooth working.


• Finishes: available in multiple color options to match water clarity, light conditions and fishing pressure.


• Construction: robust build suited to saltwater constraints and fights with large fish.

Advantages and Strengths

The primary advantage of the Tide Minnow Sprat 140SF is its ability to cover ground quickly while remaining highly controllable. Its stable trajectory limits unwanted side-slip, allowing effective fishing in swell, current or wind without losing the targeted water layer.

Its slow floating action is a major asset to fool educated fish. During pauses the lure gently rises like a weakened baitfish, offering an easy target. This slow ascent frequently triggers strikes, especially from sea bass which often attack during these moments.

The magnetic mass transfer system significantly improves casting performance: the weight shifts to the rear during the cast, stabilizing the lure in flight. On impact, the masses return to the swimming position, ensuring immediate start and optimal presentation. This behavior makes it an excellent shore casting lure for sea bass where every extra meter counts.

Finally, its vivid and realistic action can imitate various marine prey. By varying retrieve speed and jerk intensity, it adapts to many situations: fish feeding near the surface, sea bass on ledges, predators lying in wait in currents or distinct water channels.

Usage Tips

To get the best from the DUO Tide Minnow Sprat 140SF, use a spinning or casting rod suited for minnow lures in saltwater, with good power reserve and a responsive tip. Fine braid paired with a fluorocarbon leader will optimize casting distance and sensitivity.

On a steady retrieve, run the lure at a moderate speed punctuated by short pauses. The rolling + wobbling combination is fully exploited and the pauses take advantage of its slow floating, highly triggering behavior.

To provoke strikes, add sharp jerks or rod twitches. These lateral actions mimic a panicked baitfish and are particularly effective on active fish or in competitive feeding situations. Alternate fast sequences and slowdowns to find the rhythm that works best on the day.

The Tide Minnow Sprat 140SF is also very effective for prospecting large areas: rocky flats, isolated rockheads, beach edges, current entries and estuaries. Cast in a fan pattern to sweep the zone and adjust running depth by changing retrieve speed and rod position.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this minnow lure reserved for sea bass or can it target other species?

Answer: Although the DUO Tide Minnow Sprat 140SF is particularly renowned for sea bass lure fishing, it can also attract other opportunistic marine predators depending on area and conditions. Its natural action and ability to cover multiple depths make it a versatile saltwater lure.

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