Sinking Pencil Popper Stickbait, 80mm 18g Walking Bait
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Sinking Pencil Popper Stickbait, 80mm 18g Walking Bait
$11.99
Sale price
$11.99
Regular price
$0.00
This 80mm, 18g pencil popper is built for anglers who want a walk-the-dog bait with some heft behind it. The slim, weighted body sits just under the surface at rest and darts side to side with sharp rod twitches, kicking up flash...
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Specifications
| Type | Sinking pencil popper / stickbait |
| Length | 80mm (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 18g (0.63 oz) |
| Depth | Surface to just subsurface |
| Action | Walk-the-dog side-to-side with slow sink |
| Hooks | Two treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water |
Product description
This 80mm, 18g pencil popper is built for anglers who want a walk-the-dog bait with some heft behind it. The slim, weighted body sits just under the surface at rest and darts side to side with sharp rod twitches, kicking up flash from its holographic scale finish. That subtle sink rate lets you work it as a true topwater walker or let it settle a beat lower when bass are holding just under the surface.
It casts well into wind thanks to the internal weighting, and the tight walking cadence triggers reaction strikes from largemouth and smallmouth around points, flats, and schooling baitfish. Strong trebles and solid hardware hold up to solid hooksets once a bass commits.
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, sharp rod twitches with slack line to build a steady walk-the-dog rhythm.
- Vary pauses between twitches, especially over points or schooling baitfish, to trigger reaction bites.
- Slow the cadence and let it sink slightly deeper when bass are not committing to a fast surface walk.
Frequently asked
It has a slow sink rate, so it can be worked right at the surface or allowed to settle just below it between twitches.
A medium action spinning or baitcasting rod with 10 to 15 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon gives good control over the walking action.
Choose brighter, flashier finishes like this chartreuse and silver pattern for stained water, and switch to more natural baitfish tones in clear water.
Pencil poppers shine during warmer months when bass are actively feeding on baitfish near the surface, especially early morning and dusk.