Designed in collaboration with Elite Series Pro Brandon Palaniuk, the X Zone Lures Hot Shot Minnows are perfect for drop shot, neko rig, damiki rig, and ball head presentations for bass, walleye, and many other species. Poured with a proprietary blend of high buoyancy plastic, the Hot Shot Minnow stands completely upright underwater, making it a deadly option for ned rigs and other bottom presentation techniques. Featuring a unique hook slot located beneath the nose, anglers can easily rig this lure straight on a drop shot while benefiting from improved hook-up ratios. Product Details Most Popular Techniques: Drop Shotting, Moping, Ned Rigging, Bottom Bouncing Most Popular Rigging: Drop Shot, Ned Rig, Damiki Rig, Scrounger Head High buoyancy plastic blend for upright underwater presentation Unique nose hook slot for consistent drop shot rigging Ideal for bass, walleye, and other freshwater species Versatile soft plastic design for multiple finesse techniques