Lifelike finishUnique belly slotRigging friendlyRealistic actionWhen money fish are all that matters, you can count on Yum's Money Minnow soft swimbaits to start a big-time feeding frenzy. In addition to the Yum Money Minnow's lifelike finish and proven swimming action, these effective swimbaits feature a unique belly slot allows the hook fit inside making the Money Minnow one of the more rigging-friendly swimbaits. The belly slot also means there is less material to pull the hook through on hook sets. A slow retrieve produces the realistic action required to draw strikes from bass, walleye and other predator fish.

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Question

any body try the 3.5inch version?

asked 3 years, 9 months ago

bwallz

- houston tx

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

10 answers

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answer 1

I like it better than the 5" bait since it matches the hatch better where I fish--St. John's River, Orange Park, Fla

answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

flabill

- Orange Park, Fla

answer 2

Yes Its awesome caught 8 largemouths today alone with 3.5

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Palm Beach County

answer 3

Great lure to build confidence in swimbaits. Very easy to hook up. Bass hit it hard and it slides right onto hook. Gamakatsu bottom-weighted swimbait hooks.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kughndog

answer 4

yes i have and it has great action

answered 3 years ago

rampage

answer 5

I fish the 3.5 inch version alot, in small waters, in my area. Rig the bait on a 1/8 ounce swim bait hook, and you should have a great setup

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answered 3 years, 2 months ago

bassman20042

- Bullhead City, Arizona

answer 6

Yeah that is what I use try to get a smaller hook for it a big hook will give it less action.

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

Bassman55125

- Missouri, MO

answer 7

I think it swims best when on a 3/32 ounce weighted hook with a spring keeper. The keeper helps the durability alot.

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answered 3 years, 3 months ago

Duke24

- WI

answer 8

Great early in spring for prespawn bass. Just remember to go to a smaller hook or it will kill the action!

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answered 3 years, 3 months ago

Pungoturp

- VA Beach, VA

answer 9

Yes and it is AWSOME...PERIOD!

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

skeetersteve

- North Carolina

answer 10

I just tried the 3.5" a few days ago, in the Blueback color. They work well on a belly weighted swimbait hook, I'm not sure what brand my hooks are though. In just a few casts I had two decent keepers pulled out, but those two guys destroyed that bait.

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answered 3 years, 9 months ago

TMinor

- VA

Question

What line do you use when fishing these swimbaits?

asked 4 years, 3 months ago

vabassin

- Manassas, VA

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

8 answers

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answer 1

Power Pro braid--15lb test with 2' floracarbon leader. I use a loop knot when tying jig head to floracarbon leader.

answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

flabill

- Orange Park, Fla

answer 2

8-12 mono clear or lo-vis green based on water clarity

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kughndog

answer 3

i used 15 pound test mono but im pretty sure other lines wont affect the action too much as long as it isn't some super heavy line

answered 3 years ago

rampage

answer 4

The first time I tried the 5" Money Minnow, I was using 30lb braid. I could only find 1/8oz weighted hooks at the time, even though 1/4oz is reccomended. The braided line and the lighter hook made the minnow float awkwardly and it had terrible action. A properly weighted hook fixed that problem, and I was amazed at the difference. I would imagine that fluorocarbon line would help compensate for a lighter hook.

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

CrappieFisherman

- Illinois

answer 5

I fish mine on braid so I can keep it up close to the top. I try to keep it as light as possible.

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answered 3 years, 3 months ago

Pungoturp

- VA Beach, VA

answer 6

I have used braid around grass and mono in deep clear lakes.Either will work.

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

skeetersteve

- North Carolina

answer 7

I have been using 14# flourcarbon because of the non-visability and no stretch hook sets . I have just recently switched to the new Sonic Braid from Stren in the 14# test . It has the line diameter of 3# test and cast much better if you choose to fish them weighted or non weighted .

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answered 4 years, 2 months ago

Riverking

- Manteca Ca.

answer 8

You would want to use a minimum of 15 up to 20lb test mono. If you don't like the stretch of mono then you can use the 6/20 lb test Braid minimum. It also depends on the thickness of the cover. If you are going to be working this over weedbeds you might want to upgrade to the 12/50 lb test diameter braid. That is the diameter of 12lb test but the breaking strength of 50lb test.

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answered 4 years, 3 months ago

FIGJAM

- Middle TN

Question

Money Minnow vs. Berkley Powerbait Swimbait

I say Al Linder catching some big smallies on swimbaits. I want to try it to see if it works which swimbait is best?

asked 2 years, 6 months ago

Bassman94

- Harrisburg PA

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

8 answers

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answer 1

Money minnow works for me as it is more natural looking with better swimming action--3.5" length.

answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

flabill

- Orange Park, Fla

answer 2

the money minnow for sure! Ive caught 8 bass just today alone with it. The hits you get are incredible. Start a feeding frenzy. Good luck

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Palm Beach County

answer 3

try a smaller yum money minnow or a 3 in. storm wildeye crappie. ive caught a 4 lb smalllmouth on the storm lure

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

josh0998

- New york

answer 4

I would recommend Money Minnows because they are better quality baits. They have great durability and presentation. Powerbait swimbaits rip too easily. If you want to catch more fish using one bait the money minnow will last longer.

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answered 2 years, 3 months ago

blufftonbassman

- bluffton, sc

answer 5

Berkley Swimbait definitely. I have tried the money minnow and the swimbait on Largemouth and the swimbait performed and the money minnow didn't.

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answered 2 years, 5 months ago

bigfisher94

- Carthage, NC

answer 6

In Michigan we produces numbers on swimbaits of 6" or less the tops were, Spro BBZ, 3.5 money minnow but the best producer was the Aaron Martens Scrounger tipped with a 3.5 in jerk shad

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answered 2 years, 5 months ago

anythingbryan

- Wilmington, NC

answer 7

Personally I like the money minnow. It's easy to rig, and the fish practically cant turn this thing down. caught my first 5 pound largemouth with it, however it is a little pricey and they dont last very long

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answered 2 years, 5 months ago

madfisherman2

- Middleton, MA

answer 8

I'd go with the money minnow just because of the price. I like the split body in the MM compared to the hollow belly better too. Also see which colors match your local forage better. Both have great action so which ever one you can find cheaper. Use the smaller size for SM

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answered 2 years, 5 months ago

Duke24

- WI

Question

What are some good colors for largemouth?

asked 4 years, 2 months ago

Basskilla

- Plano TX

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

7 answers

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answer 1

Pearl white

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Palm Beach County

answer 2

The best luck I've had with this lure is pumpkin seed and watermelon seed on slightly murky to pretty clear lakes.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kughndog

answer 3

i have cought largemouth on pearl, other colors i don't know

answered 3 years ago

rampage

answer 4

I use Foxy Shad and White. Seems to work reaL well. I am sure that any shad colors or similiar pattern would be good.

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answered 3 years, 3 months ago

Pungoturp

- VA Beach, VA

answer 5

Shad and solid white will get hammered!

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

skeetersteve

- North Carolina

answer 6

well i like to use some of the lighter colors for largemouths. i like to use colors like gold and white when fishing for largemouths

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answered 4 years, 2 months ago

bassboy09

answer 7

All of them....seriously this is a bass bait and all the colors will work.

answered 4 years, 2 months ago

NEPABasser

- NEPA

Question

What kind of hook do you use and what size?

asked 4 years, 2 months ago

Bassman08

- Indiana

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

7 answers

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answer 1

Gamakatsu bottom-weighted swimbait hooks.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kughndog

answer 2

i use swimbait hooks made by Gamakatsu size 3/0 1/16 oz because i use them in ponds and not lakes, if i were to use them in lakes i would get a heavier weights on them

answered 3 years ago

rampage

answer 3

I use a 1/8 ounce swim bait hook, for the 3.5 inch, and a 1/4 ounce swim bait hook, on sizes 5 inch or bigger

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answered 3 years, 2 months ago

bassman20042

- Bullhead City, Arizona

answer 4

I use the strike king corkscrew type swim-bait hooks and vary the size depending on which bait I use. Generally you want the hook to come back to just where the belly of the bait turns up towards the tail at the end of the hollow chamber.

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answered 3 years, 3 months ago

Pungoturp

- VA Beach, VA

answer 5

I use the falcon belly 4 weight hook.I believe its 1/8 oz weight for general shallow fishing

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

skeetersteve

- North Carolina

answer 6

Do not use the one made for it. It is a texas rig style hook. Buy one with a screw lock like a gama one. These will hold the bait better and stop it from ripping. #3 for 3 1/2 inch #5 for the 5 1/2 inch.

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answered 4 years ago

OhSeeDee

- Canada

answer 7

for the warmer weather (60 and warmer water temp)i use a 3/4 hook with the weight on the hook.For colder (55 or colder water temp.)weather i use 3/16 hook with the weight on it...And i use the YUM Money Minnow hook it has the weight on the hook.

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answered 4 years, 2 months ago

number1bowhunter

- kathleen, georgia

Question

Is this a good bait for ponds?

asked 4 years, 1 month ago

FutureProFisherman

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

7 answers

Answers

answer 1

Yes

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Palm Beach County

answer 2

YES

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kughndog

answer 3

yes it will work in both lakes and ponds but depending on what fish and size they are in the pond will more determine weather they want the bait or not

answered 3 years ago

rampage

answer 4

I would imagine that this bait would perform just as well in ponds as on lakes and rivers. Try swimming it around cattails and the edge of lilypads.

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answered 3 years, 3 months ago

Pungoturp

- VA Beach, VA

answer 5

Heck Yea! perfect for a pond!

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

skeetersteve

- North Carolina

answer 6

Yes, cast it near the cover in the pond and hold on tight.

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answered 3 years, 8 months ago

fishingboy14

- Bloomington, IN

answer 7

Yes, this is a good bait for just about any water. You'll want to choose the color that most closely resembles the baitfish in your pond.

answered 4 years ago

FLYBPS

Question

Which version is better, the 3.5'' or the 5".

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

mreubanks

- Va Beach, Va

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

6 answers

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answer 1

I've used the 3.5 and ive caught several large sized bass. the 5 i havent used yet

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Palm Beach County

answer 2

Both are excellent, depends on the lake. Try 3.5" to build confidence. Try 5" for spawning bass.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kughndog

answer 3

5" are better,I had more room to secure my hook and it moved better being longer

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

Holloway

- Chesterfield va

answer 4

have used both, used 3 inch early season

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

Chosh

- lake of the woods,Canada

answer 5

5" works best for 3 pounders and larger fish

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

TOORUDE

- Mobile, Al has 5 rivers & bay & lake

answer 6

i got the 3.5 and the action is great but i havn't bought any in 5

answered 3 years ago

rampage

Question

how do you rig up hooks to this bait

asked 2 years, 9 months ago

cougarsk8

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

6 answers

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answer 1

I have found that a 1/4 oz 5/0 weighted swimbait hook with a stinger hook at the bend of the hook works best around docks and open water. You may need to add suspend strips for more weight if you want to go deeper.

answered 2 years ago

gwdbassfishin

- greenwood, s.c.

answer 2

On back of box it explains. go thru mouth and pretty much any way u can hook it is easy

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Palm Beach County

answer 3

Absolutely use the Gamakatsu screw in swimbait with this lure. Nothing better!

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kughndog

answer 4

If you buy Gamakatsu swimbait hooks they are pretty easy to rig. There is a screw on the end of the hook which you screw into the nose of the bait. After you have it screwed in, the hook should be aligned with the belly of the bait( with the point of the hook facing the belly of the swimbait) then you just push the hook through the center of the bait and its ready. If you want it to be weedless, pull the hook point under the top of the bait a little.

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answered 2 years, 3 months ago

blufftonbassman

- bluffton, sc

answer 5

You need the screw lock weighted swimbait hoohs i use gamakatsu screw the nose of the bait on the screw lock lay the hook beside the body of the bait put your fingers were the end of the hook starts to turn back to the nose of the bait then fold the bait and insert the hook through the slit in the belley penetrate were your fingers are and the do like you would on a texas rig worm and put the point of the hook just under the back of the bait but make sure the bait is straight with hook or it wont swim straight and the fish wont hit it if its rigged right hang on.

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answered 2 years, 7 months ago

CountryboyTexas

- Texas

answer 6

i put it on a 3/8oz swimbait head

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

Trufish

- california delta

Question

can these be used for walleye?

i am going on a trip this summer to the saint lawrence river and i have never fished walleye. if they do work for them then what rig should i use?
thank you.

asked 2 years, 4 months ago

Scottmac12

- MA

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

Im sure they would catch some walleye but if you want to swimbait fish walleye buy some berkley powerbait flatback shads they do work

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

Bassaholic16

- Baldwinsville, NY

answer 2

They do not work for walleyes. Bass and Pike.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

Bengler

answer 3

I've heard walleye fishing has been really tough there. I just got back and we produced none, and had no luck at all catching anything w the money minnow. For smallest white spinners mepps #5 is great, wacky rigged worms watermelon, and pumpkin seed plastic crowded weightless all produced a large number of fish

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

brett83

- rochester, ny

answer 4

Yes, but they will tear up much quicker.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

kughndog

answer 5

Sure, these will work for walleye - you wold need to get them pretty deep and slow roll them for walleye - you would need to let out more line and add more weight.

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answered 2 years, 2 months ago

ACsciguy

- Lebanon PA

answer 6

yea they'll work for walleye. I do consider them to be a more of an aggressive bait however so if you've got sluggish or just finicky fish there are better options (jigs, live bait rigs). I rig them texas rigged on a weighted hook.

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answered 2 years, 4 months ago

Duke24

- WI

Question

Does this come with a hook(s)?

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

Anonymous

on Yum® Money Minnow Swimbaits

6 answers

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answer 1

No, you have to buy the hooks separate.

answered 2 years ago

rockpoint

- Marfa, TX

answer 2

No this comes with 5 minnows and thats it

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

pondruler

- Alabama

answer 3

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

tom7861

answer 4

No it does not. but on back of box it shows how to hook it good

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

- Palm Beach County

answer 5

No, they do not include hooks. I would recommend Gamakatsu Swimbait hooks, specifically #5 for the 5in. swimbaits.

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answered 2 years, 3 months ago

blufftonbassman

- bluffton, sc

answer 6

No hooks with this one, sorry . Try the mustad hooks with the black spike to hold the head they work great . I use Berkley glue after the spike stops working .

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answered 2 years, 3 months ago

coolcat

- Inola Okla.

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can these be used for walleye?

Does this come with a hook(s)?

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