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Yo-Zuri · Walking Baits
Yo-Zuri Hydro Pencil, 5 in, Floating Topwater
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 1.77 x 1.5 inches
Quick take
Five-inch floating topwater pencil with walk-the-dog action and thru-wire construction for inshore and bass fishing.
The Yo-Zuri Hydro Pencil is a 5-inch floating walk-the-dog topwater in a bone finish, built for working the surface along inshore flats and shorelines. It weighs about an ounce and has an internal rattle that adds sound to the side-to-side cadence. Anglers chasing bass, redfish or striped bass on top will find a familiar pencil-bait shape here.
Best for
- Bass and inshore topwater fishing
- Creating aggressive walk-the-dog action on the surface
- Trophy-size bass and inshore species
Skip if
- You want a pencil that dives or suspends
- You fish small panfish
Strengths
- Floating design stays at surface for walk-the-dog technique
- Thru-wire construction handles strong strikes
- Large eyes and rattle call in fish from distance
Trade-offs
- Three treble hooks snag weeds and structure easily
- Walk-the-dog action requires practiced rod work
- Polycarbonate is less durable than wood or resin
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater pencil |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Weight | 0.06 lb |
| Material | Polycarbonate body |
| Construction | Thru-wire |
| Hooks | 3 trebles |
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Bone |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Bone.
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