Slider SMF45 Double Action Minnow – Soft Plastic Grub for Panfish & Bass

Meet the Slider SMF45 Double Action Minnow, a compact soft plastic grub designed to mimic a live minnow in the water. Its jointed body and vibra/paddle tail combine to create double-action motion that draws attention as it cuts through current and still water alike.

At 2 1/8 inches long and weighing about 1/16 ounce, this minnow-style grub lands softly on light tackle and small setups. The 10 minnows per bag provide consistent options for back-to-back casts across a day of fishing. This is a smaller version of Slider’s 3 inch double action bass grub, offering the same proven action in a more compact form factor.

The head treatment and soft plastic material allow the body to flex with each retrieve, while the tail wiggles in a lifelike way. The result is a subtle wave along the body paired with a lively tail kick that stays true even at slow retrieves, helping you cover water more efficiently.

Key benefits at a glance

• Looks and swims like a real minnow in water, increasing visual appeal in clear or stained water
• Jointed body plus paddle tail deliver double-action motion for enticing movement
• Lightweight profile suits shallow-water fishing and finesse setups
• 10 minnows per pack ensure multiple setups or days on the water
• Multiple rigging options: Slider crappie head, Slider spider head, 1/16 original Slider head, and more
• Smaller version of the 3 inch double action minnow with the same design DNA

How you fish it matters as much as what you rig it with. For a natural glide, try a slow roll near cover or along weed edges, then speed up slightly to trigger an audible or visible response in the tail. A light jig or drop shot rig can keep the minnow hovering in the strike zone, while a Slider crappie head or spider head offers additional lift and tracking when casting into current or wind.

Suggested setups and tactics

• Rigging options: Slider crappie head, Slider spider head, 1/16 original Slider head, plus more
• Retrieval style ideas: slow-twitch, steady retrieve, or occasional pauses to provoke reaction bites
• Target species and environments: crappie, perch, smallmouth bass; shallow lakes and rivers

In real-use terms, the SMF45 doubles as a versatile attractor in mixed-species angling. Anglers report productive days near structure, over weed beds, and along drop-offs, with the minnow-like silhouette providing a familiar profile to wary fish. Like any lure, success varies with conditions, technique, and timing, so consider the SMF45 as a capable option to add flexible reach to your tackle box.