Hunthouse Dilemma Pencil Popper Topwater Bass Lure
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Hunthouse Dilemma Pencil Popper Topwater Bass Lure
$8.99
Sale price
$8.99
Regular price
$0.00
The Dilemma is a slim, floating pencil bait built for topwater walk-the-dog and side-to-side popping retrieves. Its narrow profile and weighted tail section let it slide across the surface with a tight, erratic wobble that mimics a fleeing baitfish, drawing reaction strikes...
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Specifications
| Type | Pencil popper, floating |
| Length | 60mm |
| Weight | 4.1g |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Walk-the-dog, side-to-side popping |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in shallow, calm water |
Product description
The Dilemma is a slim, floating pencil bait built for topwater walk-the-dog and side-to-side popping retrieves. Its narrow profile and weighted tail section let it slide across the surface with a tight, erratic wobble that mimics a fleeing baitfish, drawing reaction strikes from largemouth and smallmouth holding near cover or schooling on bait.
Fish it on calm mornings and evenings around grass edges, docks, and shallow flats where bass are actively feeding up top. Sharp trebles and a durable finish keep it ready for repeated topwater sessions without losing action.
How to fish it
- Cast past visible cover or feeding activity and let the lure sit until ripples fade.
- Use short, sharp rod twitches to walk the bait side to side across the surface.
- Pause between twitch sequences to let it sit still, which often triggers the strike.
- Slow the cadence in cooler water and speed it up when bass are actively chasing bait.
Frequently asked
Its compact 60mm size works well for both largemouth and smallmouth in typical topwater situations, from finesse bites to more aggressive feeding periods.
Brighter, high-contrast finishes like the red head shown here show up well in stained water, while more natural translucent patterns tend to work better in clear conditions.
A medium action spinning or light casting rod with 10 to 15 pound braid or fluorocarbon gives good control for working the walk-the-dog action without sacrificing hookset power.
Low light periods such as early morning and dusk during warmer months are prime times, especially when bass are feeding on baitfish near the surface.