BearKing Walk-the-Dog Topwater Pencil Bass Lure
BearKing Walk-the-Dog Topwater Pencil Bass Lure
This slim pencil bait is built for walk-the-dog presentations that draw explosive surface strikes from bass. The slender profile and balanced weighting let it slide side to side with sharp, rhythmic action when worked with short rod twitches, mimicking a fleeing baitfish skittering across the surface.
Available in 87mm and 100mm sizes, it covers a range of conditions from calm morning glass to light chop. The through-wire construction and treble hooks are built to handle solid bass strikes, making this pencil a solid pick for topwater work around points, flats, and open water where bass are keyed on baitfish near the surface.
Specifications
| Type | Topwater walking pencil |
| Length | 87mm (3.42in) or 100mm (3.94in) |
| Weight | 9.13g (0.32oz) or 12.8g (0.45oz) |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Walk-the-dog side-to-side glide |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water and around points |
How to fish it
- Cast past visible baitfish activity or likely holding structure and let the bait sit until rings disperse
- Use short, sharp downward rod twitches with slack line to walk the bait in a steady side-to-side rhythm
- Vary the cadence between quick snaps and pauses to trigger reaction strikes from following bass
- Set the hook with a firm sideways sweep once you feel weight, since bass often strike short on topwater baits
Frequently asked
The 87mm suits finesse presentations and pressured fish, while the 100mm pushes more water and draws attention in stained water or when targeting larger bass.
Lighter, translucent patterns work well in clear water, while bolder contrasting patterns show up better in stained or murky conditions.
A medium to medium-heavy rod with a fast tip and 10 to 17lb monofilament or fluorocarbon gives good walking control without killing the action.
Early morning and evening during calm to lightly rippled water are prime times, especially when bass are actively feeding on baitfish near the surface.