Hunthouse Crazy Pencil Topwater Walking Bait
Hunthouse Crazy Pencil Topwater Walking Bait
The Crazy Pencil is a walk-the-dog topwater bait built for reaction strikes on largemouth and smallmouth bass. Its slim, weighted body sits low in the water and rocks side to side with sharp rod twitches, throwing a wide surface wake that draws fish up from cover. An internal rattle ball adds a loud, rhythmic knock that helps bass locate the bait in stained water or low light.
Available in two sizes, this pencil works as a search bait over grass flats, points, and open water where bass are feeding near the surface. It pairs well with early morning and evening topwater bites, and the loud rattle gives it an edge when fish are keying on sound over sight.
Specifications
| Type | Topwater walking pencil bait |
| Length | 110mm or 130mm |
| Weight | 21g or 32g |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Walk-the-dog, side-to-side darting with rattle |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, also effective for pike |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the bait settle for a moment before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, steady downward twitches of the rod tip to walk the bait side to side across the surface.
- Pause briefly between twitch sequences, especially near cover, to let the rattle and wake trigger a strike.
- Vary retrieve speed and cadence until you find the rhythm the bass are reacting to that day.
Frequently asked
The 110mm casts easier and suits finesse topwater situations, while the 130mm pushes more water and works well when bass are keyed on larger baitfish.
Brighter chartreuse or fire tiger patterns like this one show up well in stained water, while more natural or translucent colors tend to work better in clear water.
A medium to medium-heavy rod with a moderate tip pairs well with this bait, and monofilament or braid in the 12 to 20 lb range helps the lure walk smoothly on the surface.
It shines during warmer months when bass and pike are actively feeding near the surface, particularly early morning, evening, or overcast days.