{"product_id":"kingdom-4-section-jointed-minnow-75mm-4-3g-slow-sinking-single-hook-bass-bream-estuary-perch","title":"Kingdom 4-Section Jointed Minnow 75mm 4.3g – Slow Sinking | Single Hook | Bass Bream Estuary Perch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKingdom 4-Section Jointed Minnow\u003c\/strong\u003e is a slow-sinking 75mm hard body lure with three joints connecting four body sections and a single high-carbon steel hook. Available in 6 colour variants. Suited to Australian bass, bream, estuary perch and light estuary species on slow to medium retrieves in freshwater and estuary environments. $19.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Four Sections Mean\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost jointed minnows are built in two sections with a single joint. A two-section lure articulates at one point, producing a pronounced tail kick on each side of the centre joint on the retrieve. The Kingdom lure has four body sections connected by three joints. Three joints produce a qualitatively different swimming action:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore articulation points\u003c\/strong\u003e — each joint adds one more flexion point across the lure’s body length; three joints across a 75mm lure means joints at roughly 19mm, 38mm and 57mm from the nose; on the retrieve each section moves semi-independently, producing a continuous S-curve through the body rather than a single tail-kick pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnake-like swimming action\u003c\/strong\u003e — the continuous S-curve through three joints at slow to medium retrieve speeds mimics the lateral undulation of a small eel, gudgeon or goby — species that Australian bass, bream and estuary perch actively hunt in riparian and estuary environments; no two-section lure of the same size produces this undulation pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWider action at slow speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — the three-joint construction allows each section to swing wider at slow retrieve speeds without the lure spinning or losing track; the source notes explicitly that slow reeling produces a large swing — this is the multi-joint construction enabling an action that would cause a rigid or two-section lure to hunt and roll rather than swing cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSlow-Sinking Action — Depth Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lure sinks slowly when the retrieve stops — it does not float (unlike a floating minnow) and does not sink fast (unlike a standard sinking lure). The slow-sink designation gives the angler control over the depth fished on each cast:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount-down depth control\u003c\/strong\u003e — after casting, allow the lure to sink for a counted number of seconds before beginning the retrieve; each second of sink places the lure deeper; repeating the same count on subsequent casts keeps the lure at the same depth; this is the most practical depth control method for targeting fish holding at a specific depth without structure markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePause-and-sink retrieve\u003c\/strong\u003e — during the retrieve, a rod-tip pause allows the lure to slowly sink a short distance before the retrieve resumes; for bass and bream holding on or near the bottom, the slow sink on each pause brings the lure back into the strike zone between retrieve strokes; a floating minnow rises on the pause and moves away from bottom-holding fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll water levels\u003c\/strong\u003e — the count-down control means the same lure can be fished from just below the surface (short count) through mid-water to near the bottom (long count) without changing lures; one lure covers the full water column depending on the count and retrieve speed used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFast vs Slow Retrieve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three-joint construction responds differently across the retrieve speed range:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast retrieve — rapid search\u003c\/strong\u003e: at higher speeds the three joints produce a tight, high-frequency wobble and the lure tracks a straight path; effective for covering water quickly to locate active fish; bass and trevally will strike on a fast-retrieve pass when actively feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow retrieve — wide swing\u003c\/strong\u003e: at slow speeds each joint allows a wider swing, producing the pronounced S-curve undulation; this is the primary action mode for this lure and is most effective for finicky or lethargic fish; bream and estuary perch in pressured or cold-water conditions will follow a fast lure and turn away, then commit to a slow-swinging multi-joint minnow on the next cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSingle Hook\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lure is fitted with a single high-carbon steel hook rather than treble hooks. Single hooks have two advantages for this lure style and size:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess drag, more action\u003c\/strong\u003e — a treble hook on a 75mm 4.3g lure adds measurable weight and drag to the tail section; on a slow-sinking, multi-joint lure where the tail swing is the primary action driver, a lighter single hook allows more freedom of movement in the tail section; the three joints amplify small differences in tail drag into visible action differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeed resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single hook is less prone to fouling on weed and debris during the retrieve than a three-point treble; important for fishing bass and bream habitat that typically involves submerged weed, trailing grass and light debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hook uses a special angle and quenching process — heat treatment that hardens the high-carbon steel after forming — to ensure the point and shank do not deform under fighting load. The quenching process is what distinguishes a performance fishing hook from a standard wire hook of equivalent gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Plating and Coating\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lure body uses an advanced plating technology that the manufacturer specifies will not peel under long-term use. Paint peeling on soft or cheaply finished hard body lures exposes the base material, creates an uneven surface that affects swimming action, and produces a worn visual appearance that reduces the lure’s effectiveness. The Kingdom plating process is intended to maintain both the lure’s visual finish and its swimming characteristics across an extended service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e — the primary freshwater target; bass respond strongly to the slow, wide-swinging multi-joint action on a pause-and-sink retrieve around submerged timber and weed edges in impoundments and coastal rivers; the 75mm size is effective for bass in the 0.3–1kg class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBream\u003c\/strong\u003e — the slow retrieve in estuary environments around rock walls, jetty pylons and weed edges; bream follow and inspect lures closely before committing; the wide-swinging action at slow speed with a slow-sink pause is particularly effective for hesitant bream in clear estuary water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstuary Perch\u003c\/strong\u003e — slow retrieve along river banks, rock ledges and fallen timber in coastal rivers; estuary perch are ambush predators that respond to the undulating action of a multi-joint lure mimicking an eel or gudgeon moving along a bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlathead\u003c\/strong\u003e — the count-down slow-sink retrieve to keep the lure near the bottom over sand and mud flats; the slow-sinking pause brings the lure back into the bottom strike zone between retrieve strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 5517\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction: Slow sinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody sections: 4 (three joints)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook: Single, high-carbon steel, quenched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour variants: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: $19.95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"5517-08 \/ 75mm 4.3g","offer_id":48958615945390,"sku":"14:496#5517-08;200007763:201336100;5:8022#75mm 4.3g","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5517-09 \/ 75mm 4.3g","offer_id":48958615978158,"sku":"14:200006151#5517-09;200007763:201336100;5:8022#75mm 4.3g","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5517-02 \/ 75mm 4.3g","offer_id":48958616010926,"sku":"14:29#5517-02;200007763:201336100;5:8022#75mm 4.3g","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5517-03 \/ 75mm 4.3g","offer_id":48958616043694,"sku":"14:366#5517-03;200007763:201336100;5:8022#75mm 4.3g","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5517-06 \/ 75mm 4.3g","offer_id":48958616076462,"sku":"14:10#5517-06;200007763:201336100;5:8022#75mm 4.3g","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5517-07 \/ 75mm 4.3g","offer_id":48958616109230,"sku":"14:200002984#5517-07;200007763:201336100;5:8022#75mm 4.3g","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/5592\/2350\/files\/Sf2e41573414e4db6872978439b6cf4e6a.webp?v=1789499557","url":"https:\/\/castngo.com.au\/it\/products\/kingdom-4-section-jointed-minnow-75mm-4-3g-slow-sinking-single-hook-bass-bream-estuary-perch","provider":"Cast N Go","version":"1.0","type":"link"}