RIVER ARCHIVE / FIELD NOTE 03

ONE 95 MM MINNOWFOR FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER.

RIVAS is being prepared as a 95 mm minnow lure for freshwater and saltwater anglers—one compact profile, six Texas-inspired finishes, and hardware selected for the transition between both environments.

Length: 95 mm / 3.74 in
Water: Freshwater + saltwater
Hooks: BKK Fangs-62 UA #8
Care: Fresh-water rinse after salt

RIVAS minnow lure moving through dark water — 95 MM MINNOW / FRESH + SALT

A portable minnow profile.

The aim is a single lure profile an angler can carry from river and reservoir sessions to estuary and inshore water. At 95 mm, RIVAS sits in a familiar forage range without making the finish story feel oversized or decorative.

Each color is designed around natural contrast and movement rather than a freshwater-only or saltwater-only label.

Hardware for both environments.

The official RIVAS hook listing is BKK Fangs-62 UA #8 for freshwater and saltwater use. The owner reports slow floating, 3/8 oz (approximately 10.6 g converted) and a maximum diving depth of 1.2 m. Those product specifications are separate from observations of the sample film; the maximum is not guaranteed for every setup or retrieve.

This page will become the permanent field-use reference as those specifications and on-water films are confirmed.

Simple saltwater care.

After saltwater use, rinse the lure, split rings, and hooks thoroughly with fresh water. Let the lure dry completely before returning it to a closed box, and inspect the hook points and hardware before the next session.

That routine is small, but it protects the finish and keeps the working parts ready for the next move between waters.

RIVAS / THE TEXAS SIX