AXIA Weedless Minnow 115mm 25g (1 Head, 2 Bodies)

The AXIA Weedless Minnow 115mm is a technical, soft-plastic paddle tail system engineered explicitly for navigating structural snags, heavy kelp forests, and jagged rock marks. Weighing in at 25g, this aerodynamic lure is designed to cut through coastal winds, providing offshore casting distance for shoreline anglers tracking hard-fighting marine predators like European sea bass and pollack.

Supplied as a complete, ready-to-fish system featuring one precision jig head and two soft polymer bodies, it allows you to hunt deep in the weed beds where predatory fish wait to ambush baitfish.

Articulating Mechanical Hook & Curved Jaw Design

The major design breakthrough of the AXIA Weedless Minnow lies in its multi-jointed, anti-snag architecture:

• Curved Jaw Profile: The specialized jig head is sculpted with a distinct upward-curving jawline. When retrieved across rough ground, this rounded chin acts as a bumper, causing the lure to deflect and bounce upward off boulders and reef shelves rather than wedging into crevices.

• Articulated Hook Mounting: Unlike rigid, fixed-hook jig heads that restrict a lure’s secondary movement, the heavy-duty weedless hook swings freely on an internal loop mount. This decoupling allows the minnow’s body to twist and roll independently of the lead head, producing an incredibly fluid, lifelike swimming axis.

• Recessed Hook Point: The needle-sharp hook point sits neatly inside a molded dorsal channel along the minnow’s back, shielding it completely from snagging weed or kelp fronds. The ultra-supple nature of the polymer ensures that the moment a fish clamps down on the body, the hook ejects instantly to drive deeply into the jaw.

High-Impact Thumping Paddle Tail & Material Matrix

The 115mm body is molded from a highly specialized, durable soft plastic compound that strikes the perfect balance between flexibility and structural integrity:

• Acoustic Paddle Tail: The rear section terminates in an oversized, heavy-angled paddle tail. Even on a slow, rhythmic retrieve, the tail thumps aggressively through the water layers, sending out low-frequency acoustic vibrations that predatory fish can detect via their lateral lines in murky or white-water swell conditions.

• Pre-Glued Setup: To ensure maximum durability straight out of the box, the primary body comes factory-glued securely to the 25g jig head, preventing the plastic from sliding down the hook shank when casting at high velocities or ripping through thick bladderwrack.

Specifications

• Total Length: 115mm (11.5cm)

• Total Casting Weight: 25g

• System Configuration: 1x Weighted Jig Head (Pre-Glued) + 2x Supple Soft Plastic Bodies

• Hook System: Free-swinging, articulated weedless custom hook

• Jig Head Engineering: Deflecting curved-jaw lead alloy

• Primary Target Species (Saltwater): European Sea Bass, Pollack, Ballan Wrasse, and Coalfish

• Primary Target Species (Freshwater): Specimen Pike and Large Perch

Pro Tip

When targeting big pollack over deep coastal reefs or bass in sweeping tidal runs, the 25g weight allows you to utilize a devastating tactic known as “sink and draw” or vertical jigging. Cast the minnow out and let it sink completely to the seabed on a tight line—the curved jaw will protect it as it hits the stones. Once on the bottom, retrieve at a steady, medium pace for 10 to 15 turns, then simply open the bail arm and let it flutter back down. Pollack will almost always shadow the lure on its upward journey and smash it the exact millisecond it stalls and begins to drop back into the kelp line.

Ideal Applications

• Rough-Ground Shore Spinning: The definitive lure option for rock-hopping anglers casting directly into shallow, weed-choked gullies, boiling white-water reefs, and kelp beds.

• Estuary & Estuarine Current Hunting: The heavy 25g profile holds its depth beautifully when cast into fast-flowing river mouths and estuary channels where bass congregate to feed on sandeels.

• Deep Offshore Boat Work: Highly effective when dropped vertically from a boat over shallow wrecks, reefs, and pinnacle structures for schooling pollack and cod.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I rig the spare body onto the jig head when the first one wears out?

To rig the spare body, simply unhook the articulating hook from the worn body. Push the point of the hook vertically through the nose center of the fresh body, bringing it out about 5mm down the belly. Slide the body up to the lead head, then align the hook shank with the dorsal slot along the back, pushing the hook point through the belly and resting it neatly inside the top recessed groove. For maximum lifespan, add a single drop of premium superglue between the plastic nose and the flat base of the jig head.

Can this lure be fished effectively at slow speeds?

Yes, absolutely. Because the hook is fully articulated and separate from the lead head, the soft plastic body is free to flex under very little water pressure. The paddle tail is highly responsive and will begin kicking frantically even on an ultra-slow, crawling retrieve across the bottom.

Is the hook strong enough to handle large, powerful saltwater bass?

Yes. AXIA uses an extra-strong, heavy-gauge forged carbon steel hook specifically chosen to handle the immense pressure of big, wild sea bass and deep-diving pollack. It features excellent saltwater corrosion resistance, though we always recommend a quick freshwater rinse after every coastal session to keep the point pristine.