Floating Pencil Topwater Lure - Walk-the-Dog Rattle Bait
Floating Pencil Topwater Lure - Walk-the-Dog Rattle Bait
This 100mm floating pencil is built for the classic walk-the-dog retrieve that draws reaction strikes from bass sitting in cover or cruising open water. The internal rattle chamber adds a knocking sound with every twitch, calling fish in from a distance even in stained water or low light.
At 17.6g it casts easily on medium spinning or baitcasting gear and holds a tight side-to-side wobble without rolling over. Fish it over grass flats, along rocky points, or around docks when bass are keying on baitfish near the surface. A dependable choice for dawn and dusk topwater bites on largemouth and smallmouth alike.
Specifications
| Type | Floating pencil topwater |
| Length | 100mm (approx. 4 in) |
| Weight | 17.6g (approx. 0.62 oz) |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Walk-the-dog, side-to-side with internal rattle |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure sit until rings disperse.
- Use short, sharp rod twitches with slack line to make the bait walk side to side.
- Pause every few twitches, especially near cover, to let the rattle draw a strike.
- Speed up the cadence in warm water and slow it down when bass are less active.
Frequently asked
The 100mm/17.6g size works well for average to larger largemouth and smallmouth bass, and it is also a solid pike topwater option.
Lighter, natural patterns like this white/pearl finish show up well in clear to lightly stained water; darker patterns are better for muddy conditions.
A 6'6" to 7' medium-power spinning or baitcasting rod with 12-17 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon gives good action and hook-up control.
Early morning and evening during warmer months are prime times, especially around grass edges, points, and docks where bass feed near the surface.