Duo - Tide Minnow Lance 140S
Specifications
About this lure
The Tide Minnow Lance 140S is a long-casting sinking minnow built for tough New Zealand coastal conditions. Engineered to punch into strong onshore winds, it delivers consistent distance, controlled flight, and a stable swimming action that stays effective when fish are keyed in on mid-sized baitfish.
- Tungsten moving weight system – promotes stable flight posture and reliable distance casting in all conditions
- Sinking minnow design – works confidently through current, wash, and rough water
- Wobble-and-roll action – natural baitfish swim on a steady retrieve
- Sharp dart response – reacts instantly to rod twitches, pauses, and jerks
- Shallow working depth – tracks cleanly in the 0.5–1m zone over sandbanks and reef edges
- NZ inshore proven – ideal for kahawai, kingfish, and trevally feeding in surf zones, harbours, and current lines
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 140mm |
| Weight | 25.5g |
| Type | Sinking (Moving Weight) |
| Running Depth | 0.5–1m |
| Hooks | #4 |
| Rings | #3 |
How to fish the Duo - Tide Minnow Lance 140S
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Cast the Tide Minnow Lance 140S uptide or across current and retrieve on a steady, medium pace to trigger its natural wobble-and-roll action.
The lure tracks cleanly in the 0.5-1m zone, making it ideal for working sandbanks, reef edges, and shallow current lines where baitfish congregate.
Its 25.5g tungsten weight system cuts through onshore wind and rough water, delivering reliable distance even in tough coastal conditions.
For aggressive takes, work the lure with sharp rod twitches and pauses-the Lance responds instantly to directional changes and will dart erratically on the drop. This sharp response mimics wounded baitfish and often triggers strikes from fish holding in wash and surge.
Fish it over kahawai, kingfish, and trevally feeding in surf zones and harbours, adjusting your retrieve speed to match the activity level of the school.
Which colour, and when
KatakuchiHolographic silver-green flash matches baitfish perfectly in clear water and bright sun.
Sardine NoirDark baitfish silhouette that holds contrast in low light or stained water.
Green YellowHigh-vis chartreuse-yellow stands out when the water is murky or the light is flat.
Lance QueenSilver-pink foil with green back - a natural baitfish match with a pink lift for overcast or low-light conditions.
Real Sand LanceBlack-silver holographic finish reads as a sharp baitfish silhouette in clear, bright conditions.
Real AnchovyNatural anchovy tone - the close match-the-hatch pick for clear water and full daylight.