Hunthouse Pencil Topwater Stickbait Lure
Specifications
| Type | Topwater pencil stickbait |
| Length | 65mm or 100mm |
| Weight | 5.5g or 14.5g |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Walk-the-dog side-to-side glide |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in shallow to mid-depth cover |
Product description
This pencil-style stickbait is built for walk-the-dog topwater fishing when bass are keyed in on baitfish near the surface. The slim, weighted body sits flat and glides side to side with sharp rod twitches, throwing off flash and a subtle wake that draws strikes from largemouth and smallmouth working shallow flats, points, and grass edges.
Available in 65mm/5.5g and 100mm/14.5g sizes, it covers everything from finesse presentations around docks to longer casts over open water. The through-wire construction and treble hooks hold up to hard hookups, and the natural baitfish finish works well in clear to lightly stained water where bass rely on sight to feed.
How to fish it
- Cast past visible cover or baitfish activity and let the lure sit until rings disappear
- Work the rod tip down and slightly sideways with short snaps to make the bait walk in a zigzag pattern
- Pause every few twitches, especially near cover, to let bass react and commit
- Speed up the cadence in warmer water or slow it down when bass seem sluggish or the bite feels tentative
Frequently asked
The 65mm/5.5g size is easier to walk on light spinning gear and works well for finesse days, while the 100mm/14.5g casts farther and suits bigger bass or wind-blown water.
Natural baitfish patterns like this one work best in clear to lightly stained water where bass hunt by sight. In murkier water, a brighter or higher-contrast pattern will get noticed faster.
A medium-power spinning or baitcasting rod with 10-14 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon gives good action control. Mono floats better and helps keep the bait working on top.
Early morning, late evening, and overcast days are prime, especially in spring and summer when bass are actively feeding near the surface.