Hunthouse Needle Fish Pencil Bait, Long Casting Stickbait
Hunthouse Needle Fish Pencil Bait, Long Casting Stickbait
This needle-nose pencil bait is built for distance and a tight, darting walk-the-dog action that bass find hard to ignore. The slim profile cuts through wind easily, letting you reach schooling fish or work the far edge of a grass line without wading in closer than you need to.
Available in floating and sinking versions across several weights, it covers everything from surface walking to a subtle subsurface glide. Use it around points, flats, and open water where bass are chasing baitfish, or as a search bait to cover water fast before switching to something slower.
Specifications
| Type | Needle fish pencil bait / stickbait |
| Weight options | 18g, 24g, 31g, 36g |
| Buoyancy | Floating or sinking, depending on model |
| Action | Walk-the-dog, side-to-side darting glide |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water, flats, and points |
How to fish it
- Cast well past the target zone since the slim shape carries momentum and casts far.
- Use short, rhythmic rod twitches to build a steady walk-the-dog cadence.
- Pause briefly between twitch sequences, especially when fish are following but not committing.
- Switch to a heavier or sinking version when wind picks up or you need to cover deeper water columns.
Frequently asked
For most bass fishing, the 18g or 24g works well on medium spinning gear. Go heavier (31g or 36g) if you need extra casting distance or more wind resistance.
Yes. Brighter, more reflective finishes like the green/silver shown here work best in clear to lightly stained water where flash and profile stand out.
A medium to medium-heavy spinning or casting rod with 10-15 lb fluorocarbon or braid mainline gives good action and enough backbone to work the bait properly.
It shines during warmer months when bass are actively feeding on baitfish near the surface, particularly early morning and evening topwater windows.