TSUYOKI Reals Pencil Topwater Bass Lure

Specifications

Type	Topwater pencil / walk-the-dog
Length	65mm or 100mm
Weight	5.4g or 14g
Depth	Surface
Action	Tight side-to-side walk-the-dog wobble
Hooks	Two treble hooks
Best for	Largemouth and smallmouth bass in calm to lightly rippled water

Product description

The Reals Pencil is a walk-the-dog style topwater bait built for reading a bass's mood on the surface. Its slim, baitfish-profile body and weighted tail section create a tight, rhythmic side-to-side wobble with steady rod twitches, throwing flash and a subtle surface disturbance that draws strikes from fish looking up.

Available in a compact 65mm/5.4g size for finesse presentations and a larger 100mm/14g size for long casts and bigger fish, this pencil bait covers dawn patrol, calm evenings, and grass-line ambush points. It excels over submerged vegetation, around docks, and along rocky points where largemouth and smallmouth bass feed on shad and other baitfish near the surface.

How to fish it

Cast beyond the target area and let the bait settle before starting your retrieve.
Use short, sharp downward rod twitches paired with slack line to create a steady walk-the-dog rhythm.
Vary cadence and add pauses near cover, docks, or grass edges where bass may be holding.
Set the hook with a firm sideways sweep once you feel solid weight, not just a surface swirl.

Frequently asked

Which size should I start with, 65mm or 100mm?

The 65mm/5.4g size works well for finesse situations and pressured fish, while the 100mm/14g size casts farther and suits bigger bass or open water.

How do I pick a color for different water conditions?

Choose natural, translucent patterns in clear water and brighter, higher-contrast finishes in stained or murky conditions so bass can locate the bait easily.

What rod and line setup works best with this lure?

A medium action spinning or casting rod with 10 to 15 lb monofilament or braid to a fluorocarbon leader gives good action and manageable slack for walking the bait.

When is the best time to fish a topwater pencil like this?

Early morning, dusk, and overcast days during warmer months are prime times, especially when bass are actively feeding near the surface.