TSUYOKI Pencil 85 Topwater Walk-the-Dog Bass Lure
TSUYOKI Pencil 85 Topwater Walk-the-Dog Bass Lure
The TSUYOKI Pencil 85 is a slim, weighted walking bait built for classic dog-walk presentations on the surface. Its pearl white finish and subtle side scale pattern mimic baitfish and shad, giving bass a clean silhouette to key in on during low light or calm water conditions.
Internal weighting keeps the nose-down attitude needed for tight side-to-side walking with minimal rod work. Paired with sharp trebles front and back, it hooks up quickly on reaction strikes. Good choice for largemouth cruising flats or smallmouth working points and open water in spring and fall.
Specifications
| Type | Topwater pencil / walk-the-dog |
| Length | 85mm (about 3.3 in) |
| Weight | 10g (about 3/8 oz) |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Side-to-side walking wobble |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in calm to lightly rippled water |
How to fish it
- Cast past visible cover or open flats and let the lure sit until rings disperse before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, rhythmic downward rod twitches with slack line to make the bait walk side to side.
- Vary cadence between steady walking and pauses to trigger reaction strikes from following fish.
- Work parallel to grass lines, points, or baitfish schools where bass are feeding near the surface.
Frequently asked
Most anglers pair it with 12 to 17 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon for good walking action and enough stretch to handle surface strikes.
The pearl white finish works well in clear to lightly stained water where bass rely on sight to key in on baitfish.
It works for both species. Largemouth respond well around grass and cover, while smallmouth take it well over open water and rocky points.
Early morning, evening, and overcast days are prime times, especially during spring and fall when bass feed near the surface.