TSURINOYA AIRAZOR Sinking Pencil Bass Lure
TSURINOYA AIRAZOR Sinking Pencil Bass Lure
The AIRAZOR is a slim sinking pencil built for long casts and a tight, erratic walk-the-dog action just under the surface. The short lip keeps it running true on a straight retrieve while still letting you work in sharp twitches and glide pauses that trigger reaction strikes from largemouth and smallmouth holding near baitfish.
Available in 85mm/20g and 105mm/30g, it casts far on spinning or baitcasting gear and covers water fast when bass are chasing shad or herring near the surface. Use it around points, flats, and open water where fish are keying on baitfish schools rather than cover.
Specifications
| Type | Sinking pencil, short lip |
| Length | 85mm or 105mm |
| Weight | 20g or 30g |
| Depth | Subsurface, controlled by retrieve speed |
| Action | Tight walk-the-dog glide with twitch response |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth chasing baitfish in open water |
How to fish it
- Cast well past the target zone to take advantage of the long-casting shape
- Use short, sharp rod twitches with slack line to create a side-to-side glide
- Pause between twitch sequences to let the lure sit and draw a reaction strike
- Vary retrieve speed and cadence until you find what triggers active fish
Frequently asked
The 85mm/20g is easier to work with lighter gear and suits finesse presentations, while the 105mm/30g casts farther and pushes more water, good for covering large flats or windy days.
Brighter, high-contrast patterns like the pink and blue shown here stand out in stained or murky water, while more natural baitfish tones are better in clear conditions.
A medium-power spinning or baitcasting rod with 10 to 17 lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives good casting distance and control for twitch retrieves.
It excels when bass are actively feeding on baitfish near the surface, especially during low light hours in spring and fall, though it can produce anytime fish are schooling shad.