About this piece
The Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 40S is a compact sinking minnow designed specifically for Japanese mountain stream trout fishing. Built with an aluminum foil body hand-laid by skilled craftsmen, it produces a natural, soft light reflection that does not spook wary trout. The 40S features a high-pitch flat-sided wobbling action with minimal movement distance, ideal for tight, narrow streams where precision is critical.
Key features
- Hand-laid aluminum foil body for a natural, soft light reflection
- Compact 40mm size reduces excess volume in small streams
- High-pitch flat-sided wobble action with short movement distance
- Equipped with #12 black treble hooks
- Sinking type for precise depth control in current
- Made in Japan with high-quality craftsmanship
Best for
- Targeting small-stream yamame and amago trout in narrow mountain creeks
- Fishing tight, overgrown runs where larger lures cause fish to shy away
- Upstream and cross-current presentations in clear, shallow water
