OSP Bent Minnow 181SW Topwater Lure

Built to provoke explosive surface strikes from aggressive pelagics with an unpredictable, panic-driven action that fish can’t ignore.

The OSP Bent Minnow 181SW is a premium saltwater topwater lure designed for anglers chasing high-impact surface bites when predators are feeding hard. As the largest model in the Bent Minnow series, the 181SW is purpose-built for saltwater environments, targeting fast, aggressive species that respond to erratic movement and audible attraction.

What sets the Bent Minnow apart is its unique bent body profile, which creates an unpredictable three-dimensional darting action unlike traditional stickbaits. Worked with a twitch-and-pause retrieve, the lure slides, darts and kicks in multiple directions—up, down, left and right—while staying close to the surface. This mimics a panicked baitfish being forced to the top, triggering reaction strikes from fish hunting upward.

The 181SW features an internal large rattle ball that produces a deep, resonant sound, helping draw fish from distance in open water, over reefs, and along pressure points. Floating buoyancy allows the lure to pause enticingly between twitches, keeping it in the strike zone longer and encouraging explosive surface takes.

When you need a surface lure that delivers chaos, noise and visual panic in one package, the OSP Bent Minnow 181SW is built to turn follows into violent hook-ups.

Product Features

• Bent Body Design – Creates an erratic, multi-directional darting action that imitates a panicked baitfish.
• Twitch & Pause Action – Stays high in the water column, keeping the lure in the strike zone longer.
• Internal Large Rattle Ball – Produces a deep, resonant sound to attract fish from distance.
• Floating Construction – Allows natural pauses and surface presence between rod movements.
• Saltwater Tuned Build – Designed for durability and performance in demanding saltwater conditions.

Product Information

Length: 181mm
Weight: 65g
Buoyancy: Floating
Lure Type: Topwater Stickbait
Target Species: Kingfish, Tuna, Trevally, Mackerel, Large Pelagics
Fishing Environment: Offshore, Reefs, Inshore Saltwater

Frequently Asked Questions

How should the OSP Bent Minnow 181SW be worked?
A twitch-and-pause retrieve is most effective, allowing the lure to dart unpredictably and pause on the surface.

Is this lure suitable for rough water conditions?
Yes. The size, weight and rattle make it effective in choppy conditions where visibility and sound are important.

What species is the Bent Minnow 181SW best for?
It’s ideal for aggressive saltwater predators such as kingfish, tuna, trevally and mackerel.

Does the lure dive when retrieved?
No. It is designed to stay close to the surface, creating surface disturbance and erratic movement without diving deep.