Hunthouse Sinking Pencil Needle Stickbait Lure
Hunthouse Sinking Pencil Needle Stickbait Lure
This sinking pencil is a slim, needle-nosed stickbait built for a tight, subtle walk-the-dog action both on the surface and just below it. The weighted body casts far and skips easily under docks and overhanging cover, then settles into a slow horizontal fall that bass find hard to ignore.
Its narrow profile mimics injured baitfish or garfish, making it a strong choice when largemouth and smallmouth are keyed on slender forage in clear to moderately stained water. Twitch it through open flats, along grass edges, or across points where bass are actively feeding near the surface.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking pencil / stickbait |
| Length | Slim needle profile, available in multiple sizes |
| Weight | Multiple weight options for casting distance and fall rate |
| Depth | Surface to subsurface, sinking presentation |
| Action | Tight walk-the-dog wobble with slow horizontal glide |
| Hooks | Front and rear treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water, flats, and along cover |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, sharp twitches with slack line to create a side-to-side walking action.
- Pause between twitches to let the bait sink slightly and trigger reaction strikes.
- Skip the lure under docks or overhangs with a low, sidearm cast for tight-to-cover bass.
Frequently asked
Smaller, lighter sizes work well for finesse presentations around docks and shallow cover, while heavier sizes cast farther and suit open water or windy conditions.
Use natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter chartreuse or white finishes like this one in stained or murky water to improve visibility.
A medium to medium-heavy spinning or casting rod with 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon or braided line gives good casting control and solid hooksets.
It performs well during warmer months when bass are feeding on baitfish near the surface, especially early morning, evening, or overcast days.