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River2Sea
USA V-Joint Deep Dive Minnow (110SU)
Specifications |
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Class |
Suspending |
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Colors/Patterns |
5
available |
| Sizes |
4 5/16 in |
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Weight |
1 1/8 oz |
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Diving Depth |
0-8 ft |
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Price |
$8.49
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River2Sea's V-Joint Deep Dive
Minnow
Impressions:
Like all River2Sea USA’s
lures, the V-Joint Deep Dive minnow doesn’t come short of the excellent detail
and quality finish. The jointed minnow has impressive fine details along the
body and realistic eyes. The body of the lure is made of up three sections, all
connected via 50 pound-test double joints. The V-Joint DD has an appetizing
chubby profile along with a fairly flat bottom which makes the lure look even
larger when fish are watching it from below. The lure uses a large, wide bill
upfront to help it reach its specified maximum depth of eight feet. All
components on the River2Sea USA minnow appears to be of high quality including
the sharp, Daiichi treble hooks.
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Complete Rig
for V-Joint Deep Dive Minnow Tests |
| Rod |
AiRRUS Ultra XL
(UXLC701M) |
| Reel |
Shimano Curado 200D |
| Line |
12
lb. Sufix Elite |
The minnow features some
impressive details and flashy finish
Field Tests: On
our field tests we tied the River2Sea USA lure onto our seven feet medium AiRRUS
Ultra XL rod paired with the hefty Shimano Curado 200D. The V-Joint DD is a bait
that should attract a lot of attention from many different species of fish, but
we set out to fish it in the midst of some fantastic fall fishing action in the
California Delta.
From the side or bottom the lure's
wide appearance always looks like a tempting meal
Casting:
Though this minnow is only 4 5/16 inches in length, its weight is similar to
some lures that are seven inches or above. The chubby profile of the lure, along
with the Tungsten Force System and rattles, make up the lure’s 1 1/8 ounce
weight. We used the AiRRUS stick to cast the V-Joint DD and it flew through the
air without any issues.
The lure comes with a pair of
realistic eyes
Retrieving:
The V-Joint DD is a deep
diving lure. Cast, retrieve, and you’ll notice the lure immediately dives but
when stopped between retrieves, the lure will suspend in mid-water. With a
distant cast we were able to get the minnow to dive to specified depths even
with 12 pound test line.
A large wide
lip allows the lure to dive to eight feet
The River2Sea USA 100SU’s
tri-body construction provides a lot of body to tail whipping action as you give
it a steady retrieve. As the body creates both visible and audible clicks, the
Tungsten rattle system also creates additional noise to draw fish from afar. Two
samples were tested for action and we found both to produce the same
performance. Out of the box the lure ran straight and no tuning was needed.
V-Joint DD
minnow utilizes River2Sea's Tungsten Force system
Durability:
Constructed out of ABS
plastic the V-Joint DD fairs well in the durability category. First of all the
joints are of real high grade, designed to take on a force of 50 pounds easily.
On one cast, I thought I had a big one on, but the lure just snagged up on a big
log. I pulled and pulled, whipped the rod up and down, all in an effort to try
to get the lure loose. When I did get my River2Sea USA lure back, I noticed it
had a bent hook but no joint damage at all. All other components are also built
very well. The finish isn’t bad either. Where the body sections hit each other,
after a lot of use you’ll start to notice some wear but this does not affect the
lures effectiveness. The overall durability I would say is well above par.
The three
sections are connected via 50-pound rated hefty joints
Price & Application:
Priced at only $8.49 the River2Sea V-Joint Deep Dive isn’t expensive at all. The
lure is attractive, has a solid construction, and produces an enticing action
when retrieved. This minnow lure is great for bass and stripers in our local
waters but it can be used throughout the world for other species such as pike,
musky, snakeheads, and various other freshwater game.
