Hunthouse Needle Fish Pencil Bait for Bass

Specifications

Type	Needle fish pencil bait
Length	Slim, elongated profile
Weight	18g / 24g / 31g / 36g options
Depth	Surface to shallow subsurface
Action	Walk the dog, side to side glide
Hooks	Treble hooks, front and rear
Best for	Largemouth and smallmouth bass, open water and schooling fish

Product description

This needle fish pencil bait copies the slim profile of a garfish or ribbonfish, giving bass a long, narrow silhouette that stands out from typical baitfish patterns. The weighted body is built for long casts into open water, letting you cover flats, points, and schooling fish without wading in close.

Worked with a walk the dog cadence or steady sweeps, the pencil shape darts and glides side to side, staying in the strike zone longer than bulkier topwater plugs. It suits both floating and slow sinking presentations depending on the model, making it a solid choice for largemouth working shad on the surface and smallmouth keying on baitfish over deeper structure.

How to fish it

Cast well beyond the target zone to take advantage of the bait's long casting design
Use short, rhythmic rod twitches to create a steady walk the dog action
Pause briefly after bursts of movement to let the bait sit and draw a reaction strike
Vary retrieve speed until you find the cadence that triggers active fish on a given day

Frequently asked

What size should I start with for largemouth bass?

The 24g or 31g versions offer a good balance of castability and control for most largemouth situations, with the 18g suited to lighter tackle and calmer water.

Which color works best in stained versus clear water?

The red and white pattern shown here shows up well in stained or slightly murky water, while more natural or translucent finishes tend to work better in clear conditions.

What rod and line setup pairs well with this lure?

A medium to medium-heavy spinning or baitcasting rod with 10 to 17 pound monofilament or braid handles the long casting weight and treble hook hookups well.

Is this bait floating or sinking?

Hunthouse offers this needle fish pencil in both floating and slow sinking versions, so check the specific listing for the action you need.