Hunthouse RUF Manic 75mm Sinking Pencil Stickbait
Hunthouse RUF Manic 75mm Sinking Pencil Stickbait
The RUF Manic is a 75mm sinking pencil built for a tight, fast walk-the-dog action just under the surface. Its slim, weighted body allows long casts and a natural side-to-side glide on the twitch-pause retrieve, mimicking a dying or fleeing baitfish.
This stickbait shines when bass are keyed on shad or shiners near points, drop-offs, and open water schools. Fish it with quick rod twitches and short pauses to trigger reaction strikes from largemouth and smallmouth working baitfish balls, especially in clear to lightly stained water.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking pencil / stickbait |
| Length | 75mm (about 3 in) |
| Weight | 8g (about 1/4 oz) |
| Depth | Subsurface, controlled by retrieve speed |
| Action | Tight walk-the-dog glide with slow sink |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, BKK-style |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass around schooling baitfish |
How to fish it
- Cast beyond visible bass activity or likely holding structure like points and channel edges
- Use short, sharp rod twitches with brief pauses to make the pencil glide side to side just under the surface
- Vary retrieve speed and pause length until you find the cadence triggering strikes
- Target areas with baitfish showers, drop-offs, or open water where bass are actively feeding on shad
Frequently asked
Yes, this size works well for both species, matching common baitfish forage in lakes and reservoirs.
Choose brighter, more reflective patterns for stained water and natural, translucent shad patterns for clear water conditions.
A medium-action spinning or baitcasting rod with 10 to 15 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line gives good action and casting distance.
It performs best when bass are actively chasing baitfish near the surface, often in spring and fall or during low-light periods.