Although these are unused items, there may be scratches, dents, uneven paint, stains, etc.! Please be aware of this beforehand! Ships via Yu-Packet Post! Other 40g lures are here: #40gLuaTaro Other products are here: #LuaTaroProductList A jig minnow is a lure that flies like a metal jig and swims like a minnow. It was created to give a minnow the long-distance casting performance of a jig, driven by the desire to "cast a minnow to a more distant point and conquer it." Differences from Metal Jigs Metal jigs and jig minnows look similar, but jig minnows have a shape that is closer to a fish. The action of a metal jig generally attracts fish with an action that involves falling, whereas a jig minnow attracts fish with an action generated by retrieving. This difference in characteristics is one point to consider when deciding which to use, and it is best to choose based on the depth of the field and the target fish. Differences from Sinking Pencils Jig minnows and sinking pencils look very similar, and there are many different actions, so it is difficult to make a clear distinction based on these items. However, the biggest differences are long-distance casting ability, fall speed, and range-keeping ability. The internal structure of sinking pencils and jig minnows is very different, and jig minnows often have a faster fall speed and are less likely to float up during retrieval. The jig minnow is a lure that seems to take the best aspects of minnows, metal jigs, and sinking pencils. It is a lure that many people find difficult because of its ambiguous impression, but if you understand its characteristics, it is very easy to use and is a lure you'll want to have in your tackle box.