Floating Pencil Topwater Lure 100mm Walk-the-Dog Bass Bait
Floating Pencil Topwater Lure 100mm Walk-the-Dog Bass Bait
This 100mm floating pencil is built for walk-the-dog fishing on the surface. The slim, weighted body sits low in the water and rocks side to side with sharp rod-tip twitches, throwing flash from its 3D eyes and metallic finish. It stays in the strike zone on the pause, which is often when bass commit.
Use it around points, flats, and open water where bass are keying on baitfish near the surface. The slender profile mimics a fleeing shad or minnow, and the dual treble hooks give solid hookup coverage on aggressive topwater strikes. A reliable choice for largemouth and smallmouth working the surface during low light or calm conditions.
Specifications
| Type | Topwater walking pencil bait |
| Length | 100mm (about 4 in) |
| Weight | 14g (about 1/2 oz) |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Side-to-side walk-the-dog with rod twitches |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in low-light topwater conditions |
How to fish it
- Cast past likely cover or baitfish activity and let the lure settle before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, rhythmic downward twitches of the rod tip to walk the bait side to side across the surface.
- Pause briefly between twitch sequences, since bass often strike during the dead-stick moment.
- Work the bait over points, flats, and calm open water early morning or evening when bass feed near the surface.
Frequently asked
The 100mm size works well for average to larger largemouth and smallmouth, matching typical shad and minnow forage.
Use natural shad or silver patterns in clear water, and brighter chartreuse or gold tones in stained or murky water for better visibility.
A medium-power baitcasting rod with braided main line and a short fluorocarbon leader gives good control for walk-the-dog action and solid hooksets.
Early morning, evening, or overcast days during spring through fall are prime times, especially when bass are actively feeding near the surface.