Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure – real talk
Some lures just feel “right” the minute you tie them on. The Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure is one of those. Ten centimetres long, 15 g in weight, SP minnow action and built to run around 0.8–1.5 m – basically the perfect bite-sized hardbait for bass and other predators cruising that mid column.
On the listing you have got the usual Bearking details: SP minnow type, fixed weight, 10 cm length, 15 g weight, 3D fish eyes, laser-style simulation fish skin, strong flat rings and two Bearking treble hooks. One lure per pack, boxed properly, plus a Bearking tackle sticker chucked in for good measure. It is a simple recipe, but everything in it screams “go chuck me near something expensive looking and see what happens”.
If you are already a jerkbait addict, the Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure sits nicely alongside the bigger Bearking 115 mm and your deeper divers. If you are new to minnow hardbaits, this one is a great size to learn on – big enough to tempt proper fish, small enough that you do not feel like you are lobbing a brick all day.
Why you will love this Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure
- Perfect “meal size” profile: At 10 cm it looks like a proper baitfish, not a tiny snack.
- 15 g weight: Easy to cast on normal spinning or baitcasting gear without needing specialist tackle.
- SP minnow action: Designed to work as a suspending or slow-sinking minnow in that 0.8–1.5 m range, great for mid-depth fish.
- 3D fish eyes: Big, bright eyes add to the realism, especially in clear water.
- Laser simulation fish skin: That reflective, scaled look sells the illusion when light hits it.
- Stronger flat rings and double rings: Bicyclic rings are there to resist being straightened when something angry eats it.
- Bearking 2x strong treble hooks: Hooks are listed as Bearking’s own strong trebles, ready for freshwater and salt sessions.
- Colour choice: Eleven colour codes (A through K) so you can pick a pattern for clear, stained or low light conditions.
- Ready to fish out of the box: Each lure comes in its own retail PVC box with a bonus Bearking sticker in the pack.
How to fish the Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure
Minnow hardbaits and jerkbaits are all about cadence. The Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure is made to work in that classic twitch–twitch–pause routine, living in front of the fish rather than racing past them.
1. Basic jerkbait retrieve (twitch–pause)
- Cast past your target – points, weed edges, rock seams, brush piles, jetty edges, bridge pilings.
- Wind it down a couple of turns to get it into that 0.8–1.5 m zone.
- Drop the rod tip and work a “twitch–twitch–pause” cadence with a bit of slack in the line.
- Pause long enough that the lure hangs or slowly settles, then repeat.
Jerkbait and minnow fishing guides from places like
Wired2Fish’s jerkbait how-to and
Outdoor Life’s jerkbait primer all hammer the same point – those pauses are often when the bite happens. This Bearking SP minnow is built exactly for that kind of work.
2. Wind and stall over structure
- Use a steady medium retrieve to get the minnow wobbling and flashing.
- When you feel it start to tick weed tops, rock or timber, ease off the handle.
- Let the lure hover or slowly fall, then give it a couple of sharp twitches to kick it free.
That little “stall and kick” move is a big deal on pressured fish. Bassmaster’s article on
jerkbaits across the seasons talks about how a minnow bait worked over cover like this can clean up when everyone else is dragging bottom baits or burning spinnerbaits.
3. Slow-play it in cold or clear water
When the water is cold or gin clear, slow right down. Field & Stream’s guide on
suspending jerkbaits points out that letting a suspending minnow just hang in their face is often the magic trick. With the Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure, that means:
- Longer pauses between twitches (five to ten seconds is not crazy).
- Lighter line so it can stay in that intended depth band.
- Working it along contour lines, points and deep weed edges instead of right up on the bank.
When to use this minnow hardbait
You can throw the Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure most of the year, but it really comes into its own when fish are up in the water column and tracking bait.
- Late winter and early spring: Classic jerkbait time – fish are suspended and sulking, so a minnow that hangs in their face is perfect.
- Windy banks and points: Let the waves break up the surface and run this along wind-blown points and pockets where bait is getting pinned.
- Over grass and brush: That 0.8–1.5 m running depth is tailor-made for fishing just above grass and brush tops.
- Autumn bait runs: When they are chasing shad or other baitfish in coves and along channels, a minnow plug like this is a brilliant “match the hatch” play.
If you want more ideas, Wired2Fish’s coverage on
jerkbait tips and tackle and Bassmaster’s seasonal jerkbait breakdowns are worth a read when you are having a brew and plotting your next session.
Does the Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure really catch bass?
Short answer: if you put it where fish live and work it properly, yes. Minnow hardbaits and jerkbaits are a staple for serious anglers for a reason. Articles like
Outdoor Life’s jerkbait how-to and
Bassmaster’s jerkbait features are full of pros talking about minnow plugs winning money when nothing else is getting bit.
This Bearking model adds a few nice touches without going silly: SP minnow design with a fixed weight system, a depth range that covers that sweet mid-column, and proper hardware that is not made of cheese. Combine that with the laser fish skin finish and 3D eyes and you have a lure that looks like food and behaves like food – exactly what you want.
Gear pairing and real internal links
The Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure is not fussy about tackle, but a sensible setup makes it shine:
- Rod: Around 6’6”–7’ medium or medium–heavy rod with a fairly soft tip so it can work the bait without ripping hooks out.
- Reel: Mid-speed baitcaster or a 2500–3000 size spinning reel – whatever you are comfortable twitching all day.
- Line: 10–12 lb fluorocarbon is a classic jerkbait choice; braid with a fluorocarbon leader also works nicely if that is your usual setup.
If you want to build a small “minnow and crank” box around it, there are some obvious partners already on site:
- Use this Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure as your mid-depth suspending option, then step up to the longer Bearking 115 mm minnow wobbler when you want more profile.
- For banging cover in shallower water, back it up with the Plastic Float Crank Bait – 10 cm 14 g crank.
- When you want to browse more similar options, the Crankbaits category is packed with other minnows, cranks and wobblers that fit the same style of fishing.
Specs at a glance
- Brand: Bearking
- Lure model: O-BK-Mrelis
- Lure type: SP minnow hardbait
- Length: 10 cm / 3.94 in
- Weight: 15 g / 0.53 oz
- Running depth: 0.8–1.5 m (listed)
- Hooks: Equipped with 2 Bearking strong treble hooks
- Rings: Bearking flat rings with stronger double (bicyclic) rings
- Eyes: 3D fish eyes
- Finish: Laser simulation fish skin
- Buoyancy/action: SP minnow with fixed weight design
- Colours: Eleven colour options listed as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
- Package: 1 piece fishing lure in PVC retail box, plus one Bearking fishing tackle sticker
FAQ – Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure questions answered
Do I need special tackle for this lure?
No. The Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure is designed for normal bass gear. If your rod can comfortably cast medium crankbaits or topwaters, it will handle this just fine. A medium or medium–heavy rod with 10–12 lb fluorocarbon is a great starting point.
How deep does it actually run?
The item specifics list a depth range of 0.8–1.5 m. In practice that depends on line diameter, cast length and retrieve speed. Thinner line and a longer cast will let it get closer to the max depth; thicker line and a slower retrieve will keep it a bit higher.
Is this just for bass?
No. The Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure is a generic baitfish profile. It will happily catch pike, perch, walleye, trout and any other predator that is snacking on similar sized fish. Just match your leader and drag to whatever has teeth where you fish.
When is a minnow lure better than a crankbait?
When fish are suspended and following bait rather than hugging the bottom, a minnow hardbait that pauses and hangs can out-fish cranks. Articles from places like Wired2Fish and Bassmaster show jerkbaits and minnows shining in clear water, over grass and when fish are following but not committing to bottom baits.
Is this a good first jerkbait-style lure?
Yes. The size and weight are friendly, it runs in a very useful depth band, and the hardware is already sorted. If you want to learn classic twitch–pause fishing without a steep learning curve, the Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure is a very forgiving place to start.
Final word – tie it on and see who lives there
If you want a no-nonsense minnow hardbait that looks like food, behaves like food and runs in the exact zone most predators use, this Bearking 10cm 15g minnow lure is a cracking choice. It is not some fragile collector’s piece; it is a proper workhorse you can sling round points, grass, rock and open water, and trust it to get looked at.
Fish it with a bit of thought, mix up your cadence and keep it around bait and structure. When the rod loads up halfway through a pause, you will know it is doing exactly what it is meant to.
Clip on this Bearking minnow, give it a twitch–twitch–pause past that juicy cover and be ready – the “rock” you hook next might suddenly start running.
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