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Hot Shot Minnow 3.25" (8 Pack)

$6.49

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Description

Designed in collaboration with Elite Series Pro Brandon Palaniuk , the X Zone Lures Hot Shot Minnows are perfect for drop shot, neko rig, damiki rig and ball head presentations for bass, walleye, and many other species. Poured with a proprietary blend of high buoyancy plastic, the Hot Shot minnows stand completely upright underwater, making them a deadly option for ned rigs and other bottom presentation techniques proving them to be one of the best baits for bass. Featuring a unique hook slot located beneath the nose, anglers can easily rig this lure straight on a drop shot every time and will benefit from improved hook-up ratios. Most Popular Techniques Drop Shotting Moping Ned Rigging Bottom Bouncing Most Popular Rigging Drop Shot Ned Rig Damiki Rig Scrounger Head

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass, Walleye
Presentation
Bottom, Upright/ned Style Bottom Presentation
Techniques
Finesse, Bottom Fishing, Jigging
Size3.25 in (83 mm)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use for drop shot, neko rig, damiki rig, and ball head presentations where you want a minnow-style profile that stays upright. Rig via the nose hook slot for consistent hook placement and improved hook-up ratios, especially on bottom-bouncing or ned rig setups.

Pros

  • High buoyancy plastic helps the bait stand upright underwater
  • Nose hook slot supports consistent drop-shot rigging
  • Works across multiple finesse presentations (drop shot, neko, damiki, ned)

Cons

  • Best results depend on finesse/bottom presentations rather than active casting retrieves

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