Bite Science H2 Minnow 80SP Suspending Jerkbaits

The H2 Minnow 80SP is ideal for lure anglers targeting freshwater, estuary and inshore predators around structure, drop-offs and deeper edges. Its compact 80mm profile and 2.5m–3m diving depth make it especially useful for barramundi, Australian bass, mangrove jack, flathead, tailor and other predatory fish.

It is well suited to anglers who like to twitch and pause jerkbaits around structure, but is equally effective when straight retrieved or trolled, with trolling being a particularly strong application for barramundi in rivers, impoundments and other structured environments.

Suspending Jerkbait Action    

The H2 Minnow 80SP is designed to suspend naturally in the strike zone when the retrieve is paused. Rather than immediately floating back towards the surface or sinking away from the fish, the lure can remain at depth during the pause, creating an opportunity for following predators to strike when the lure suddenly stops.

2.5m–3m Diving Depth    

The H2 Minnow 80SP is designed to reach approximately 2.5–3m, allowing anglers to effectively work deeper edges, drop-offs, rock walls, timber, pylons and other structure where predatory fish may be holding below the surface.

Tight and Fast Swimming Action   

The H2 Minnow 80SP produces a tight, fast swimming action designed to imitate a small baitfish and trigger predatory responses from Australian freshwater, estuary and inshore species. The action can be worked aggressively with rod twitches or allowed to swim naturally during a steady retrieve.

Versatile Retrieve and Trolling Options    

The H2 Minnow 80SP can be fished using slow twitches, sharp jerks, stop-and-go retrieves or a straight retrieve, allowing anglers to change the presentation depending on the target species and how actively the fish are feeding. It can also be trolled very effectively, making it a versatile option for covering water along river edges, drop-offs, timber lines and impoundment structure. The 2.5–3m diving depth and strong swimming action make it particularly effective for trolling for barramundi.

Through-Wire Harness    

The H2 Minnow 80SP features a through-wire internal harness that provides a strong connection through the lure between the line attachment and hook points. This adds strength to the lure structure and provides additional confidence when targeting powerful fish around structure.

4X Strong Treble Hooks    

Each H2 Minnow 80SP is rigged with heavy-duty #4 4X strong treble hooks, providing significantly stronger hook hardware than a light-duty jerkbait setup. This allows anglers to confidently target larger and more powerful fish while still using a compact 80mm lure presentation.

Heavy-Duty Split Rings    

The H2 Minnow 80SP is fitted with heavy-duty #5 split rings to complement its 4X strong treble hooks and through-wire construction. The stronger terminal hardware makes the lure suitable for demanding applications where fish may immediately head for timber, rocks, pylons or other structure.

Compact 80mm Profile    

At 80mm and 14g, the H2 Minnow provides a compact baitfish presentation that is suited to a broad range of freshwater, estuary and inshore predators. Its compact size is particularly useful when fish are feeding on smaller bait or when a subtle lure presentation is required.

Rigged and Ready to Fish    

The H2 Minnow 80SP comes fully rigged with heavy-duty 4X treble hooks and split rings, making it ready to fish straight from the packet without requiring anglers to upgrade the standard hardware before targeting larger fish.

What does SP mean on the H2 Minnow 80SP?        

SP refers to the lure's suspending action. Once the H2 Minnow reaches its working depth, pausing the retrieve allows the lure to suspend naturally in the strike zone rather than immediately floating towards the surface, giving following fish additional time to attack.

How deep does the H2 Minnow 80SP dive?        

The H2 Minnow 80SP is designed to reach approximately 2.5m–3m, making it suitable for fishing deeper edges, drop-offs, rock walls, timber, pylons and other structure where predatory fish may be holding below the surface.

How should I fish the H2 Minnow 80SP?        

The H2 Minnow 80SP can be worked with slow twitches, sharp jerks, stop-and-go retrieves or a steady straight retrieve. Pausing the lure allows its suspending action to keep it in the strike zone, while trolling is also a very effective technique, particularly for barramundi. Its 2.5–3m diving depth makes it well suited to trolling along river edges, timber lines, drop-offs and impoundment structure where barra are holding below the surfa