Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow 2.75" 8pk Smelt

The Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow 2.75" soft bait brings a whole new dimension to forward-facing sonar and live-well fishing techniques. Available in an 8-pack in natural Smelt finish, these minnows are built for anglers who've noticed their target fish getting wise to standard presentations. The key is that concave belly design—it's engineered to produce two distinct actions depending on how you work it, keeping fish guessing when traditional patterns fall flat.

When you fish these vertically (think Cindy Rigs, moping, mid-strolling, or hover strolling), the Hover Minnow glides with a natural spiraling fall that looks nothing like your standard jigging bait. On pause, it darts randomly before returning to center—exactly the erratic behavior pressured fish respond to. The same bait fished horizontally through the water column transforms with each rod twitch, rolling and darting in unpredictable directions that trigger strikes from bass that have seen it all.

The 2.75" size is a sweet spot for finesse fishing—small enough to match the forage bass are actually feeding on, substantial enough to cast and fish with real control. Whether you're sight-fishing with forward-facing sonar or blind-jigging structure, the Hover Minnow's action profile covers water efficiently and keeps your presentation honest. Eight baits per pack means you'll have enough to experiment with rigging options and fine-tune your technique without constantly restocking.

Key Features

• Concave belly design produces dual actions—spiraling glide on the fall and random darting on the pause
• 2.75" size ideal for finesse jigging and forward-facing sonar applications
• Smelt finish matches natural forage in freshwater systems
• Effective on both vertical and horizontal presentations
• Eight baits per pack for extended fishing and experimentation

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to rig the Hover Minnow for forward-facing sonar?

The Hover Minnow is designed to work with finesse jigging techniques including Cindy Rigs, moping, mid-strolling, and hover strolling presentations. The exact rigging method will depend on your preferred technique and target depth, but the bait's concave belly is engineered to produce the right actions for these vertical and near-vertical approaches.

Does this bait work for horizontal presentations too?

Yes. While it excels on vertical jigging, the Hover Minnow's design also works when fished horizontally through the water column. Rod tip twitches trigger rolling, darting, and gliding motions that cover a lot of water and attract strikes.

What size fish is the 2.75" Hover Minnow designed for?

The 2.75" size is built for bass fishing with finesse presentations. It's sized to match natural forage and work effectively with modern forward-facing sonar and jigging techniques.

How many baits are in the pack?

Each pack contains eight baits, giving you plenty to fish with while learning different rigging and presentation methods.