Strike king ghost bitsy minnow

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**Strike King Ghost Bitsy Minnow — quick guide and links**

- What it is: The Bitsy Minnow family from Strike King is a compact, minnow-shaped lure designed for finesse presentations. The ghost pattern mimics a small shad and works wonders on wary bass in clear or lightly stained water. 
- When to use: Clear to lightly stained water, pressured fisheries, or when the bite is subtle. It’s great for bass and panfish in shallow to mid depths, especially in early winter when fish are sluggish and lines are finicky. 
- How to fish it:
  - Retrieve: Start with a slow, shallow roll and a deliberate pause. In cold water, a steady, slow cadence wins. Try 2–4 second pauses every few twitches.
  - Depth: Aim for ~2–6 ft with a subtle wobble. Work along weedlines, docks, and creek channels. If you’re near submerged vegetation, keep the lip close to the surface so it deflects and triggers bites.
  - Action: Use a light rod (6'6"–7'0"), 6–12 lb line. A 1/8 oz Bitsy Minnow is perfect for finesse presentations. For deeper water, size up slightly and adjust the cadence.
- Color and conditions: *Ghost Minnow* color patterns shine in clear water or when bass key on small shad forage. In stained or muddy water, pair with a brighter hue (chartreuse or a dark back) to punch through.
- Gear tips: maintain a crisp reel and good line control to keep pauses clean. A light fluorocarbon leader helps in weedy or snaggy areas.
- Weather note (early winter): water temps in the 40s–50s favor patient, slow presentations. Keep the lure in or near the strike zone by working along structure edges and drop-offs during the warmest parts of the day.

Related content:
- Video: [Spring Panfishing with the Strike King Bitsy Minnow Crankbait](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL9o7euzuXE)
- Amazon: [Strike King Bitsy Jerkbait Fishing Lure (1/8 oz) – Ghost/Minnow-style pattern](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPRCNDY?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- Additional Bitsy options: [Strike King Bitsy Minnow-style lures on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPRCNDY?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

Pro tips: If the ghost pattern isn’t drawing bites, switch to a brighter color or add a tiny rattle to trigger colder-water fish. Keep your retrieve tight to structure and vary pauses slightly to find the precise tempo the fish want today. Practice with confidence rigs, and you’ll stack up slips-and-slams this season. 🎣✨

Go get ’em and may your next cast be a to-the-bank bite! 💥🐟

Strike king ghost bitsy minnow

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