Smith AR-HD Minnow

Smith AR-HD Minnow

The Smith AR-HD Minnow is a highly specialized finesse lure that combines the flash and attraction of a spinner with the control and profile of a sinking minnow—creating a hybrid design that excels in clear, shallow, and pressured water.

At the front, a high-performance blade begins rotating immediately on splashdown, producing instant flash and vibration to draw fish from a distance. This proven spinner-style attraction is paired with a flat-sided, lipless sinking minnow body that delivers strong flushing action and a natural baitfish silhouette.

What truly sets the AR-HD Minnow apart is its jointed connection between the spinner section and the minnow body. Instead of being rigidly fixed, the joint allows the lure to respond freely to rod input—making it easy to produce sharp left-right twitching action rather than a straight, linear retrieve.

Because the body is lipless and sinking, the AR-HD Minnow can be worked extremely shallow, tracking more like a spinner while still offering the controlled darting and pausing behavior of a minnow. This makes it deadly in streams, creeks, and shallow runs where traditional diving minnows struggle.

Key features

Immediate blade rotation on splashdown

Hybrid spinner + sinking minnow design

Flat-sided body with strong flushing action

Jointed construction for sharp twitch response

Lipless sinking body for shallow-water control

Ideal for ultralight and BFS finesse fishing

When fish are keyed on small bait and demand both flash and precision, the Smith AR-HD Minnow delivers a unique blend of attraction, control, and versatility that few lures can match.

Weight: 4.8 grams