Gary Yamamoto Hinge Minnow 5"

The Hinge Minnow animates its entire fish-like silhouette. As it moves forward, it tilts around its axis—this is the roll. The articulated tail allows the body to follow this movement with a continuous retrieve on the reel.

The swimming action also results from the distribution of weight between the upper and lower sections. The raised areas on the shoulders create resistance against the water and slow down its progress, while the balance maintains the rocking motion. The lure’s action therefore does not rely on the beating of a single tail fin.