Hunthouse Sinking Pencil Bait for Bass and Pike
Hunthouse Sinking Pencil Bait for Bass and Pike
The Hunthouse pencil bait is a slim, weighted hard bait built to sink slowly and hold a tight, darting action just beneath the surface. Its slender profile mimics baitfish and shad, making it a natural match for bass keying in on small forage in open water or along grass edges. The sinking design lets you work it on a slow retrieve, twitch-pause cadence, or subsurface walk without losing depth control.
This style of lure shines when bass are feeding just under the surface, especially early morning or during low-light periods when a subtler presentation outperforms topwater. It also draws strikes from pike and other predatory freshwater species, making it a versatile addition to a jerkbait or stickbait rotation for anglers targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking pencil hard bait |
| Length | 99mm or 155mm depending on size selected |
| Weight | Weighted for long, accurate casts |
| Depth | Subsurface, fished just below the water's surface |
| Action | Tight side-to-side walk with a subtle roll |
| Hooks | Treble hooks on split rings |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, also pike |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target zone and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use a slow twitch-pause cadence to keep the bait darting just under the surface.
- Work it over grass edges, points, and open flats where baitfish are schooling.
- Slow the retrieve in cooler water or during low-light hours to trigger more strikes.
Frequently asked
The 99mm size works well for finesse presentations and pressured bass, while the 155mm size pushes more water and suits bigger bass or pike.
Brighter, high-contrast patterns like the one shown work best in stained or off-color water, while more natural, subtle finishes are better in clear conditions.
A medium-power spinning or casting rod with 10-15 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon gives good action without sacrificing castability.
It performs well in spring and fall for largemouth and smallmouth bass, and it also draws strikes from pike when fished in cooler water.