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Trix Minnows Elite 3" - Trout & Bass Soft Plastic - 5 Pack

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The Trix Minnows Elite bring UV-imaged, photorealistic baitfish detail to the proven Trix Minnow body for trout, salmon, and bass.

$6.50
color: Blue Mullet

In stock: 14 available

  • Blue Mullet 1 $6.50
  • Guide designed in the USA
  • 30 day returns

About this product

The Trix Minnows Elite bring UV-imaged, photorealistic baitfish detail to the proven Trix Minnow body for trout, salmon, and bass. The printed scale, lateral line, and coloration trigger the visual strike response, whether trolled for rainbow trout and landlocked salmon or rigged as a soft swimbait for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Available in eight patterns including Blue Mullet, Red Shad, Clown Shad, Firetiger, and Jaws. (5 Pack)

Overview

Soft plastics are changing the game in trout fishing, and the Trigger Minnow is at the forefront. Designed for versatility, these minnows move fluidly through the water, perfectly imitating natural prey. Their thin profile and soft texture make them irresistible to fish, while their high scent retention keeps bites coming.

Why Use Trigger Minnows?
✔ Ultra-Realistic Action – The flexible, thin profile creates a natural swimming motion.
✔ Versatile Rigging Options – Use with wiggle discs, jigs, or plain hooks.
✔ Deadly for Multiple Species – Proven to attract trout, kokanee, bass, and even saltwater species.
✔ Customizable Presentation – Use alone, tip onto other lures, or rig with a dodger for enhanced action.
✔ Effective at Any Speed – Works from 1.0 – 2.5 mph, with 1.8 mph being ideal for trolling.

Available in five proven colors—Natural Minnow, Bubble Gum, Translucent Pink, Hot Orange, and Pure White—so you can adapt to any water condition.

How to use
  1. Troll It: Thread onto a bare hook or use with a wiggle disc for extra action. Troll between 1.0 – 2.5 mph.
  2. Cast & Retrieve: Pair with a light jig head and retrieve with gentle twitches for a lifelike swimming motion.
  3. Drift Fishing: Use on a drop-shot or split-shot rig to keep the minnow in the strike zone.
  4. Add Scent: Enhance effectiveness by applying your favorite fish attractant.
  5. Experiment with Colors: Rotate through different colors based on water clarity and fish activity.

Bring your trout trolling game to the next level with the unmatched realism of the Trigger Minnow! 🎣🔥

Questions and answers

What is the Trix Minnows Elite best for?

This 3-inch soft bait targets trout and landlocked salmon, sold in a 5-pack. Its thin profile and spoon-like coating give a lifelike swimming action that trout crush. Capt. Cal Kellogg landed fish on the Elite in UV clown at Lake Davis. Eight colors cover clear and stained water.

How do I fish the Trix Minnows Elite?

Troll it on a bare hook or an action disc between 1.0 and 2.5 mph. Capt. Monte Smith slow trolled leadcore about five colors out at 2.5 mph for a landlocked king. You can also cast it on a light jig head or fish it on a drop-shot rig.

What color Trix Minnows Elite works best?

Clown Shad put a king in the boat for Monte Smith at Don Pedro, and UV clown patterns produced at Lake Davis and Steilacoom Lake. The 5-pack comes in 8 colors, including Blue Mullet, Red Shad, and Firetiger. Match shad and minnow tones to the forage.

How is the Elite different from a standard Trix Minnow?

The Elite version carries a spoon-like coating that adds flash and a slicker finish over the standard soft bait. Capt. Monte Smith noted the clown shad Elite coating when it triggered a bonus landlocked king at Don Pedro. Both come in a 5-pack of 3-inch minnows for trout.

What do I need to rig the Trix Minnows Elite?

Pair the 5-pack with the Trix Rigging Kit, which supplies the hooks and hardware to set these soft baits up for trolling. Rig the minnow straight so it tracks true, then add your favorite scent to boost bites during a slow troll. Keep it in the strike zone.

Where does the Trix Minnows Elite produce?

Guides scored on it across trout and salmon water. Monte Smith fished it at Don Pedro, Cal Kellogg at Lake Davis, and it drew trout at Steilacoom Lake. It shines on a slow-trolled leadcore or downrigger presentation. Keep it in the strike zone with a light jig head when casting.

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