Hunthouse Frid Sinking Pencil Jerkbait - 125mm Stickbait
Hunthouse Frid Sinking Pencil Jerkbait - 125mm Stickbait
The Frid is a slow-sinking pencil jerkbait built for long casts and a tight, erratic walk-the-dog action just under the surface. Its slim profile and weighted internals give it enough heft to cut through wind while still darting side to side on a slack-line twitch, mimicking a dying baitfish trying to stay upright.
This is a search bait for largemouth and smallmouth working points, grass edges, and open water where fish are chasing shad or herring. Fish it on a steady twitch-pause retrieve over deeper structure, or slow it down when bass are following but not committing. The through-wire hook hangers and dual trebles hold up to solid hooksets on bigger fish.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking pencil / stickbait jerkbait |
| Length | 125mm (about 5 in) |
| Weight | 38g (about 1.3 oz) |
| Depth | Subsurface, slow sink |
| Action | Tight walk-the-dog glide with erratic darting |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, through-wire construction |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth over points, grass edges, and open water |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area to allow the pencil to settle just under the surface before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, sharp rod twitches with slack line to make the bait dart side to side without moving forward too fast.
- Pause between twitch series, especially over deeper structure or when bass are following but hesitant to strike.
- Speed up the cadence when fish are actively feeding on baitfish near the surface, slow it down in cooler water or heavy pressure.
Frequently asked
It is a sinking pencil, so it runs just below the surface rather than staying on top like a traditional walking bait.
A medium to medium-heavy spinning or casting rod with 10-15 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good casting distance and control over the darting action.
Yes. Brighter, more reflective patterns show up better in stained water, while more natural, translucent finishes work well in clear conditions.
It excels in open water and around baitfish schools for largemouth and smallmouth, particularly during spring and fall when bass are chasing shad or herring near the surface.