Suspending Lure DUO Spearhead Ryuki 50 MDSP - 5 cm

Product highlights

The DUO Spearhead Ryuki is a trout minnow engineered to meet the demands of anglers fishing in fast, technical rivers. Designed for small and medium rivers, it presents a realistic prey profile close to trout holding positions, even when the current is strong.

Its specific design ensures a stable swim in strong currents. Where other lures lose track, roll or exit the main current, the Spearhead Ryuki stays straight, guaranteeing a natural, consistent presentation that often triggers strikes.

Another major advantage of this hard lure for river trout is its ability to work close to the bottom while limiting snags. It withstands repeated contacts with the substrate (stones, pebbles, breaks) and keeps its trajectory without going off-axis. This ability allows methodical sweeping of pools, ledges, hollow edges and other hiding spots where trout ambush.

The Spearhead Ryuki is suitable for both experienced anglers and those wishing to improve. Easy to handle, it responds immediately to rod input and faithfully reproduces animations, making it an excellent choice to discover or refine trout fishing with minnow lures.

Technical characteristics

• Realistic-profile minnow, imitating a small river prey.


• Design optimized for trout fishing in small and medium rivers.


• Consistent and controlled swimming, even in powerful currents.


• Remains in the current lane without losing track or rolling.


• Effective working near the bottom, with good resistance to contact with obstacles.


• Design intended to reduce the risk of snagging in cluttered areas.


• Responsive animation: reacts immediately to rod twitches and retrieval variations.


• Available in several variations to suit situations (size, depth and color options depending on the model).


• Suitable for use with small-diameter monofilament or braided line.


• Developed by DUO, specialist in technical river lures.

Advantages and strengths

The main strength of the Spearhead Ryuki is that it allows fishing exactly where the fish are: in strong current lanes, marked breaks and the deeper parts of runs and pools. Its flawless holding in these conditions lets you keep the lure longer in the strike zone, significantly increasing strike chances.

Thanks to its stability in current, the angler can focus on positioning and drift speed without constantly correcting a lure that loses track. This control promotes precise, spot-by-spot fishing to target both active fish and trout holding close to the bottom.

The Spearhead Ryuki also excels at prospecting deeper areas where trout rest or wait. Its ability to withstand bottom contacts while maintaining an attractive swim lets you cover every square meter without multiplying snags.

Finally, its versatility in animation — steady retrieve, short twitches, more pronounced pulls or controlled pauses depending on the variant chosen — makes it a river trout lure able to adapt to varied conditions: clear or stained water, changing levels, wary or heavily pressured fish.

Usage tips

To get the most from the DUO Spearhead Ryuki, use it with a light or ultralight setup, composed of a sensitive rod and a smooth reel. A thin line optimizes the lure’s swim and improves detection of sometimes very subtle trout bites.

In rivers, an upstream or three-quarter upstream approach works particularly well. Cast upstream of the targeted spot, let the lure reach its swimming depth, then accompany its drift by managing the line. Light rod twitches can be applied to add deviations and make the swim more irregular, which often triggers strikes.

In powerful current lanes, don’t hesitate to exploit the lure’s ability to hold the current. Run it close to boulders, in eddies and along hollow edges: these are prime ambush spots for trout. A gradual, controlled retrieve is often more effective than overly fast animation.

When fish are sluggish, vary retrieve speed and add short pauses, letting the lure work close to the bottom or obstacles. Also adapt the chosen Spearhead Ryuki variant to the depth and current strength to stay in the right water layer.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is this lure reserved for trout fishing?

Answer: The Spearhead Ryuki was primarily developed as a minnow for river trout, but its realistic profile and stable swim can also interest other salmonids or similarly sized predators found in flowing water.

Question 2: Can it be used in larger rivers?

Answer: Yes, it can be used in larger rivers by targeting edges, marked current zones and structured sectors. It is particularly effective for fishing precise spots such as boulders, current heads and breaks.

Question 3: Is a specific animation required to make it effective?

Answer: A simple controlled steady retrieve is already attractive. You can however enrich the action with small rod twitches and speed variations to fully exploit the lure’s reactivity and trigger the wariest trout.

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