Hunthouse Rattling Pencil Topwater Bass Lure
Hunthouse Rattling Pencil Topwater Bass Lure
This pencil bait is built for a sharp, side-to-side walk-the-dog action that draws bass up from cover. A internal rattle ball adds a loud knocking sound that carries through stained or choppy water, calling fish in from a distance. The hard-bodied profile sits flat on the surface and darts with tight, aggressive kicks on a steady twitch-pause retrieve.
Available in 130mm and 110mm sizes, it covers open flats, weed edges, and around docks where largemouth and smallmouth bass ambush baitfish near the top. The loud sound profile makes it a solid low-light or off-color water pick, while the walking action still works fish in clear conditions with a lighter touch on the rod tip.
Specifications
| Type | Walk-the-dog pencil topwater |
| Length | 130mm or 110mm |
| Weight | 32g or 21g |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Zigzag walk-the-dog with tight side kicks and rattle sound |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike |
How to fish it
- Cast past visible cover and let the lure sit until rings clear before starting the retrieve.
- Use short, sharp downward rod twitches with slack line to make the bait walk side to side.
- Pause briefly between twitch sequences to let the rattle and surface commotion draw a strike.
- Speed up the cadence around active fish and slow it down when bass are following but not committing.
Frequently asked
The 130mm throws a bigger profile and more surface disturbance, good for stained water or larger bass. The 110mm is easier to walk on lighter tackle and works well in clearer water or when fish want a smaller target.
In clear water, natural baitfish patterns tend to draw more strikes without spooking fish. In stained or muddy water, brighter chartreuse or firetiger patterns like this one help bass locate the bait by sight and sound.
A medium to medium-heavy rod with some tip give helps you work the walking action smoothly. Monofilament or braid with a fluorocarbon leader in the 12 to 20 pound range gives good control without killing the bait's movement.
Early morning, evening, and overcast days are prime times when bass are feeding near the surface. It also produces well during spring and fall when fish are actively chasing baitfish in shallow water.