JOHNCOO Pencil Topwater Walking Bass Lure
JOHNCOO Pencil Topwater Walking Bass Lure
This 100mm pencil bait is built for walk-the-dog topwater fishing, cutting a tight side-to-side path across the surface with sharp rod twitches. The slim, torpedo-shaped body and 3D eyes give it a lifelike baitfish profile that draws strikes from bass keying on shad or minnows near the surface.
At 14g it casts well on baitcasting or spinning gear and holds a steady walking rhythm without rolling over. Dual treble hooks give solid hookup coverage on aggressive surface blowups. It works well over grass flats, around laydowns, and along shoreline points where largemouth and smallmouth chase baitfish in low light or calm water.
Specifications
| Type | Pencil topwater walking bait |
| Length | 100mm (about 4 in) |
| Weight | 14g (about 1/2 oz) |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Walk-the-dog, side-to-side spitting motion |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, also pike |
How to fish it
- Cast past cover or baitfish activity and let the lure settle before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, downward rod twitches with slack line to create a rhythmic side-to-side walk.
- Vary the cadence and add pauses over points and grass edges where bass may be holding.
- Keep steady tension on the hookset since strikes often come as sudden surface blowups.
Frequently asked
The 100mm, 14g size matches typical largemouth and smallmouth forage and works well for average to larger fish in both lakes and rivers.
Choose the brighter chartreuse-head pattern in stained or low-light water and the natural silver-shad pattern in clear water conditions.
A medium-power spinning or baitcasting rod paired with 10 to 17 lb monofilament or braided line gives good action and solid hooksets.
Early morning, evening, or overcast days during warmer months are ideal, when bass are actively feeding near the surface.