Hunthouse Propeller Pencil Topwater Lure - 225mm Surface Bait
Hunthouse Propeller Pencil Topwater Lure - 225mm Surface Bait
This 225mm pencil bait is built for open-water topwater strikes. The slim profile and weighted tail let it sit flat on the surface, while the propeller blade at the rear kicks up a bubble trail and audible splash every time you twitch the rod tip. It walks side to side with sharp snaps of slack line, mimicking a fleeing baitfish skittering across the surface.
The floating design keeps it in the strike zone on the pause, which is often when bass commit. Its size and profile suit open flats, points, and glass-calm mornings and evenings when big bass are keyed on baitfish near the top. Twin treble hooks give solid hookup coverage on aggressive surface blowups.
Specifications
| Type | Propeller pencil, needlefish style |
| Length | 225 mm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 40 g (1.4 oz) |
| Depth | Surface, floating |
| Action | Walk-the-dog with propeller splash and bubble trail |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, also bluefish and seabass in open water |
How to fish it
- Cast past visible bait or surface activity and let the lure settle before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, sharp downward rod snaps with slack line to walk the bait side to side and spin the propeller.
- Pause 1 to 2 seconds between snaps, especially over drop-offs or points, since strikes often come on the stop.
- Work parallel to grass lines, docks, or points where baitfish push toward the surface at dawn or dusk.
Frequently asked
It measures 225mm (about 8.9 inches) and weighs 40g (1.4 oz), giving it enough mass for long casts and a stable walking action.
Bright or chrome finishes like this one work well in clear to lightly stained water where fish can key in on flash and profile from a distance.
A medium to medium-heavy rod with a fast-action tip pairs well, along with 30 to 50 lb braided line to control the walk and drive hooks home on longer casts.
Early morning and evening low-light periods, or overcast days, are prime times when bass actively feed near the surface on baitfish.