DUO Realis Jerkbait 85SP – suspending twitchbait for perch and pike 85 mm 8 g

DUO Realis Jerkbait 85SP is the most compact suspending model in the classic Realis Jerkbait family. At 85 mm and 8 g, it closely resembles small forage and is especially effective for perch, while pike and zander also respond well to it. It is a strong choice when predators are feeding on smaller baitfish or showing little interest in larger jerkbaits.
Key features. The tall, flat-sided body rolls hard, flashes brightly and displaces more water than its size suggests. Two fixed belly weights create a low centre of gravity, keeping the lure stable, responsive and able to stop efficiently. Two free-moving bearings in the main chamber generate an amplified rattle that helps predators locate the lure from farther away.
The 85SP excels with short, precise twitches and pauses. Sharper rod movements produce quick lateral darts and strong side flash, while a softer presentation keeps the lure working longer in a confined area. Its suspending balance is valuable when perch, pike or zander follows without committing. The lure also swims convincingly on a steady retrieve, making it easy to match changing fish activity.
Why choose it:
• Compact 85 mm profile closely matches smaller forage fish.
• Low centre of gravity provides stable action and immediate response to twitches.
• Flat sides create strong flash and notable water displacement.
• Suspending balance keeps the lure in the strike zone during pauses.
• Two size #6 treble hooks and size #2 rings suit the compact body.
Specifications. Model – Realis Jerkbait 85SP; length – 85 mm; weight – 8 g; type – minnow / jerkbait lure; buoyancy – suspending (SP); running depth – approximately 1.3–1.8 m; weight system – fixed, with two belly weights; sound – two free-moving rattle bearings; body – tall and flat-sided; hooks – two size #6 trebles; rings – size #2; recommended retrieves – twitching, jerk-and-pause and steady retrieve; primary targets – perch and pike; also suitable for zander; made in – Japan; manufacturer – DUO. Actual buoyancy may vary slightly with water temperature, line, leader and hook weight.
85SP, 85F or 85DRSP? The 85SP (85 mm, 8 g) is suspending, uses fixed weights and works at approximately 1.3–1.8 m. The 85F (85 mm, 7.3 g) is floating and better suited to shallower water. The 85DRSP (85 mm, 11.5 g) uses a moving-weight system, has a larger lip and reaches roughly 1.5–2.0 m. Choose the 85SP for a compact lure with effective pauses in the medium-depth zone.