would love it in 3in for trout tho
Blake Steen · 20 Apr 2026Review of: StormX Cyclone Minnow 5" – Gars Flash Glow UV
StormX™ soft lure · Wise Angler
Cyclone Minnow 5" Gars Flash - Glow UV
5.0 out of 5 · 1 Judge.me review
$15.99 NZD
$3.20 per lure (5 lures per pack)
Colour: Gars Flash - Glow UV 3 colours
Size & tail: 5" Cyclone Minnow · 127 mm Which size?
- Non-toxic TPE PVC- & phthalate-free
- Dispatched daily Mon–Fri from Auckland
- Free NZ shipping over $75
- Floating
- ProBait scent
- Glow UV
- Compostable pack
Its paddle tail and baitfish profile create movement on a steady retrieve or lift-and-drop. A larger profile for anglers wanting a more visible baitfish presentation.
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Paddle tail · 5"
Where it fits
A larger profile for anglers wanting a more visible baitfish presentation.
Its paddle tail and baitfish profile create movement on a steady retrieve or lift-and-drop.
Target species
From snapper and kahawai to salmon, bream and bass.
- Snapper
- Kahawai
- Salmon
- Bream
- Bass
Find your size
Tap what you’re targeting to see which StormX sizes fit.
All 5 StormX sizes shown. Pick a species to narrow it down.
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Paddle tail · 3"
Cyclone Minnow 3"A compact profile for lighter tackle and smaller baitfish presentations.SnapperKahawaiSalmonBreamBassTrout
2/0–3/0 jig head · 8 lures · $15.99
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Paddle tail · 4"
Cyclone Minnow 4"A versatile mid-size profile for estuary or inshore presentations.SnapperKahawaiSalmonBreamBass
2/0–3/0 jig head · 6 lures · $15.99
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Paddle tail · 5" You’re viewing
Cyclone Minnow 5"A larger profile for anglers wanting a more visible baitfish presentation.SnapperKahawaiSalmonBreamBass
5/0–7/0 jig head · 5 lures · $15.99
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Fork tail · 5"
Storm Shad 5"A larger profile for anglers wanting a more visible baitfish presentation.SnapperKingfishBarramundiTraíra
5/0–7/0 jig head · 6 lures · $15.99
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Fork tail · 7"
Storm Shad 7"A large baitfish profile for anglers using heavier gear and larger presentations.SnapperKingfishBarramundiTraíra
5/0–7/0 jig head · 5 lures · $15.99
Tail action
Paddle or fork?
Cyclone Minnow · paddle tail · 3", 4", 5" This lure
Thump & vibrationIts paddle tail and baitfish profile create movement on a steady retrieve or lift-and-drop.
Storm Shad · fork tail · 5", 7"
Subtle dartingIts forked tail and baitfish profile suit slow retrieves and twitch-and-pause presentations.
Illustration drawn from our CAD outlines, not footage of the lure in water. Press play for a slow swim.
How to rig it
Rig the 5" Cyclone Minnow
Jig head hook size · 5" Cyclone Minnow
5/0–7/0
Head weight
Pick the weight to match depth and current. 1/8–1 oz.
- 1/8 oz
- 1/4 oz
- 3/8 oz
- 1/2 oz
- 3/4 oz
- 1 oz
- Match the hook. Use a 5/0–7/0 jig head with the 5" Cyclone Minnow.
- Measure. Lay the jig head alongside the lure with the collar at the nose. Mark where the hook bend sits: that’s where the point will exit.
- Insert. Push the hook point into the centre of the nose and thread the lure around the bend and along the shank, keeping it centred.
- Exit and check. Push the point out through the back at your mark and slide the lure up snug against the collar. It must sit dead straight: a kinked lure spins.
Tip Rig it dead straight: a kinked lure spins.
Weedless hook · 5" Cyclone Minnow
Use a wide-gap offset worm hook that suits the lure’s length and thickness.
Because the point stays tucked into the body, a weedless rig is handy around weed, snags and structure.
- Start at the nose. Push the hook point about 1 cm into the centre of the nose and bring it out through the underside.
- Slide and turn. Thread the lure up the hook until the nose sits snug against the offset bend, then rotate the hook so the point faces the lure’s back.
- Measure. Lay the hook alongside the body and mark where the bend sits on the belly.
- Tuck the point. Push the point up through the belly at your mark and just skin-hook it into the back, so the lure hangs straight, not bunched.
Tip Rig it dead straight: a kinked lure spins.
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Judge.me reviews
Tested in real water
Word-for-word Judge.me reviews of StormX packs, each rated 5 stars. Reviews of this exact pack are shown first.
- “swims well”
- “Great mix of lures”
- “Awesome product and service”
- “4 good sized trout”
- “would love it in 3in for trout”
Very nice lure that swims well. Impressive
Craige · 9 Feb 2026Review of: StormX Cyclone Minnow 4" – Whitebait Silver
Great mix of lures
John George · 17 Dec 2025Review of: StormX Storm Shad 7" – Whitebait Silver
Awesome product and service
Rob Henry · 21 Dec 2025Review of: StormX Storm Shad 5" – Anchovy Mist
Used the 3” StormX soft bait and had a great mission landing 4 good sized trout definitely recommend giving them a go in the freshwater
Noah · 21 Dec 2025Review of: StormX 3" soft bait (store review)
Match the bite
Other StormX sizes
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Paddle tail · 3"
Cyclone Minnow 3"
Tommy Pearl
$15.99
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Paddle tail · 4"
Cyclone Minnow 4"
Poddy Gold
$15.99
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Fork tail · 5"
Storm Shad 5"
Anchovy Mist
$15.99
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Fork tail · 7"
Storm Shad 7"
Gars Flash - Glow UV
$15.99
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FAQ
Good to know
What jig head should I use with the Cyclone Minnow 5"?
Use a 5/0–7/0 hook with the 5" Cyclone Minnow. Choose the jig head weight to suit the depth and current you’re fishing. The four rigging steps above show how to thread it dead straight.
Cyclone Minnow or Storm Shad: what’s the difference?
The Cyclone Minnow has a paddle tail that creates movement on a steady retrieve or lift-and-drop. The Storm Shad has a forked tail suited to slow retrieves and twitch-and-pause.
What are StormX lures made of?
StormX lures are made from non-toxic TPE (thermoplastic elastomer): PVC-free, plastisol-free and phthalate-free, in a floating ElaStormX formula with ProBait scent. Anglers tell us they’ve fished all day on a single lure, landing fish after fish.
Are the lures biodegradable?
No, we don’t claim the lures are biodegradable. They’re made from TPE, free of PVC, plastisol and phthalates. The packaging is compostable: follow the disposal instructions on each pack.
Saltwater or freshwater?
Both. StormX is designed for freshwater and saltwater, from river and estuary to offshore. Reviewers have used the 3" in freshwater for trout.
When will my order ship and arrive?
Orders are dispatched daily, Monday to Friday. NZ delivery is overnight to metro areas and 2–3 days to rural addresses. Shipping is free on NZ orders over $75.
Do you ship to Australia?
Yes. Australian orders ship from NZ for a flat $12.90. Free shipping over $75 applies to NZ orders only.
What’s your returns policy?
For full-price items, request a return within 7 days of delivery by emailing info@wiseangler.co.nz with your order number. Items must be unused, unopened and in original packaging; opened soft baits can’t be returned for hygiene reasons unless faulty. Damaged, faulty or wrong items reported within 48 hours of delivery are replaced or refunded. Full refund policy
