TSUYOKI Patchinco 85 Topwater Walking Stickbait
TSUYOKI Patchinco 85 Topwater Walking Stickbait
The Patchinco 85 is a slim-profile topwater stickbait built for walk-the-dog fishing. Its narrow, weighted body slides side to side with a tight, rhythmic action that mimics a fleeing baitfish skittering across the surface. The through-wire construction and dual treble hooks keep it stable during hard walks and solid on hookups.
This lure shines on calm to slightly rippled water when bass are keyed on shad or other baitfish near the surface. Work it over grass flats, points, and open water during low-light hours or whenever fish are actively feeding up top. It casts well for its size and holds a straight track at both slow and fast retrieve speeds.
Specifications
| Type | Topwater walking stickbait |
| Length | 85mm |
| Weight | 6g |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Tight side-to-side walk-the-dog action |
| Hooks | Dual treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, low-light and calm surface conditions |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the ring settle before starting your retrieve.
- Use short, rhythmic rod twitches with slack line to create the classic side-to-side walk.
- Pause briefly over likely holding spots such as points, grass edges, or shade lines.
- Vary cadence between slow walks and quicker bursts to trigger reaction strikes.
Frequently asked
The compact 85mm size works well for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, especially in clear to moderately stained water.
The white and red pattern shown here works well in clear to lightly stained water; darker or more solid patterns are better choices in murky conditions.
A medium-power spinning or baitcasting rod with 10 to 17 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon gives good action control and hookset power.
Early morning, evening, and overcast days are prime times, especially when bass are feeding on baitfish near the surface.