Topwater Fishing Lures

The 6th Sense (silent) SplashBack 70 Popper will bring new life to your popper arsenal with a design and shape that has revolutionized topwater fishing. Utilizing a unique 'vee' keel style and flat sided shape, the SplashBack cuts through water with ease, making 'walking the dog' an easy task.

The extra-wide mouth spits and chugs like no other surface lure while still creating the classic "bloop" sound when needed. At rest, the flat side profile results in side-to-side movement. On top of all that, realistic 3D eyes and lifelike surface detail give you the most versatile topwater out there.

Berkley Choppo 105 Surface Bait is a topwater prop bait engineered to trigger explosive surface strikes. Cast it around shallow cover, laydowns, or open flats and let the cupped tail propeller do the work — churning up spray, sound, and irresistible action that big bass can't ignore.

Key Features

• Cupped tail propeller generates powerful surface disturbance and realistic sound
• Expertly balanced body activates instantly and tracks straight at any retrieve speed
• Durable prop resists damage through heavy use and cover fishing
• Pro-proven design endorsed by tournament angler Justin Lucas
• Ideal for calm water, shallow cover, and low-light topwater conditions

Specifications

Whether you are a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, this easy to use top water lure is designed to deliver explosive top water action. Chuck and wind the Berkley® Choppo around cover and in open water for a serious waking action.

The Choppo’s durable tail propeller won’t melt in your tackle box, and the enhanced surface area provides more sound and spray. The precision balance of the bait ensures that its action begins immediately and it swims straight at a variety of speeds.

Justin Lucas Pro Tip 75: Cast and retrieve around all types of shallow cover. Best suited for calmer conditions.

FEATURES

• Easy-to-use top water lure
• Durable, cupped propeller tail
• Enhanced propeller surface area for maximum surface disturbance
• Swims straight at a variety of speeds
• Equipped with sharp Fusion19™ hooks

Berkley Choppo 90

When you need to cover more water or call up bigger fish, step up to the Berkley Choppo 90. The larger 90mm profile pushes more water, creates more surface disturbance, and gives bass a bigger target — making it the go-to Choppo when you're fishing open flats, larger bodies of water, or targeting trophy fish that want a bigger meal.

Like the 75, the Choppo 90 is built around a durable cupped propeller tail that won't melt in your tackle box, with enhanced surface area for maximum sound and spray. The precision-balanced body starts working immediately and tracks straight at a variety of retrieve speeds. Chuck it around shallow cover and wind it back — it's that simple.

Justin Lucas Pro Tip: Cast and retrieve around all types of shallow cover. Best suited for calmer conditions.

Features

• Larger 90mm profile — more water displacement, bigger target for trophy fish
• Durable cupped propeller tail — won't melt in your tackle box
• Enhanced propeller surface area — maximum sound and spray on the retrieve
• Precision-balanced body — action starts immediately, swims straight at any speed
• Equipped with sharp Fusion19™ hooks — solid hook sets on explosive strikes

Best For

• Techniques: Chuck-and-wind, slow wake retrieve around cover
• Conditions: Calm water, open flats, shallow cover
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Clear Choice Ghost Poppers have become a staple in the saltwater topwater scene — and for good reason. The clear plastic body makes fish less wary while the aggressive cup design throws a massive surface disturbance that pulls tuna and other pelagics up from depth. Built with line-through technology and heavy-duty split rings as standard, these poppers are built to handle the biggest fish in the ocean.

Available in three sizes to match conditions and target species — from yellowfin to 200lb+ bluefin.

Key Features

• Clear body design — reduces fish wariness while maintaining a realistic silhouette
• Unique cup design — throws long distances and creates a surface disturbance that draws fish up
• Line-through technology — all three sizes; crimp directly onto the front eyelet with 100lb+ line
• Round stainless one-piece wire through — eliminates the rust-prone square stamped steel wire found on imitations
• Origin hooks standard — 4x or 5x depending on size
• Heavy-duty split rings — standard on all sizes

Size Guide

The Clear Choice Tuna Propper is a hard-hitting topwater lure built for anglers who demand explosive surface strikes. Its flying fish / injured baitfish profile triggers aggressive reactions from big pelagics and inshore bruisers alike — whether you're casting from the rocks or slow-trolling behind the boat. Unlike most topwater plugs, the Tuna Propper can be trolled through clean water at low speeds, giving you a versatile weapon that covers more water and more situations.

Features

• Long-distance casting design for maximum reach
• 5x heavy-duty hooks included — ready to fish out of the box
• HD hardware throughout for big-game durability
• Mimics a flying fish or injured baitfish for lifelike action
• Castable AND slow-trollable — rare versatility in a topwater plug
• Triggers explosive surface strikes from large pelagics

Best For

• Target Species: Bluefin & Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally (GT), Amberjack, Snapper
• Techniques: Long-range casting, slow trolling, surface popping
• Conditions: Open ocean, blue water, clean inshore flats
• Available Sizes: 140mm | 160mm

Specs

When it takes loud surface disturbance and a big topwater to trigger trophy fish, reach for the Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper. It walks-the-dog on top, but its concave mouth also catches and throws water for maximum surface disturbance — the kind that draws up bass, stripers, redfish, and other hard-to-catch gamefish when subtler presentations won't get it done. The weighted tail aids casting distance and accuracy while adding more erratic action on the retrieve.

Available in three sizes — 4.5", 6", and 7" — with 7 color options across the lineup.

Key Features

• Walk-the-dog action — classic side-to-side topwater presentation
• Concave mouth — catches and throws water for maximum surface disturbance
• Weighted tail — improves casting distance, accuracy, and erratic action
• 3 sizes available — 4.5", 6", and 7"
• Target species — largemouth bass, striped bass, redfish, and other topwater gamefish

Size Guide

Transform your bait finesse system with the Damiki Umpa 40 BFS popper, a pint-sized predator designed to ignite savage strikes from bass in ultra-clear waters. At just 1.6 inches (40mm) and a whisper-light 1/4 oz, this small topwater popper delivers laser-precise casts for the ultimate BFS popper experience. Perfect for targeting spooky largemouth and smallmouth during low-light feeds or high-pressure days, its compact profile imitates fleeing baitfish with unmatched subtlety—turning cautious fish into explosive fighters.

Built for surface mayhem, the Umpa 40 generates a seductive "pop-chug" sound and erratic walk-the-dog action that dances across calm flats and weed edges. The advanced internal weight system boosts casting distance while keeping it stable in breezy conditions, so every retrieve stays in the hot zone longer. Eye-catching holographic finishes and hyper-realistic 3D eyes create blinding flash and lifelike appeal, drawing bass up from 2-4 feet deep to ambush your offering. Equipped with razor-sharp #4 Owner trebles, hooksets are instant and secure, maximizing your catch rate on every heart-pounding eruption.

A must-have for bass anglers mastering subtle topwater tactics, this BFS popper excels where big poppers scare off educated fish. Thread it onto your ultralight baitcaster with 6-10 lb fluorocarbon, and dominate finesse popping like never before. Say goodbye to missed opportunities—stock the Damiki Umpa 40 in your tackle box today and feel the adrenaline rush of fooling trophy bass with precision finesse topwater magic.

The Deps Brachiostick Topwater Bait, also known as the "remote controlled pencil popper," is a high-performance topwater lure engineered with an extreme rear center of gravity and long body design. This innovative construction allows for incredibly long casts that can reach boils or schooling fish off in the distance without spooking them—especially important in clear water situations where stealth is critical.

The unique body design features a rear center of gravity combined with a buoyant tail, creating a diagonal floating position that walks with ease thanks to the small spring weight. The variable balancer system produces a unique sound and sharp side-to-side movement that triggers explosive strikes. The downward-facing oval-shaped cup at the front shoots bubbles on the surface, imitating a small fish splashing on top while delivering better action when twitching or walking the dog.

Equipped with a 3-hook system featuring three sharp #3 hooks, the Brachiostick ensures superior hookup ratios. The slanted horizontal line eyes limit the range of motion to prevent hook tangling, allowing you to fish confidently without constant adjustments. This is a high-performance pencil popper that will leave you shaking your head after seeing how well it works and how far it casts.

Key Features:

• Extreme Rear Center of Gravity: Enables incredibly long casts to reach distant fish without spooking them
• Diagonal Floating Position: Buoyant tail creates unique posture for realistic presentation
• Variable Balancer System: Produces unique sound and sharp side-to-side movement
• Small Spring Weight: Allows the bait to walk with ease and natural action
• Oval-Shaped Cup: Shoots bubbles and creates baitfish splashing sounds
• 3-Hook System: Three sharp #3 hooks for superior hookup percentage
• Slanted Horizontal Line Eyes: Prevents hook tangling during retrieves
• Long Body Design: 147mm profile perfect for imitating larger baitfish

Specifications:

• Length: 147mm (5.78 inches)
• Weight: 31g (1.09 oz)
• Type: Floating pencil popper
• Hooks: Three #3 treble hooks
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Walk-the-Dog: Classic side-to-side action with sharp movements
• Twitch Retrieve: Sharp twitches create bubble-shooting action
• Long-Distance Casting: Reach schooling fish or boils from a distance
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to let bait rest in diagonal floating position

Design Details:

The body features a rear center of gravity with a buoyant tail, creating a diagonal floating position. The small spring weight allows it to walk with ease, while the variable balancer gives it a unique sound and sharp movement as it moves side-to-side.

The downward-facing oval-shaped cup shoots bubbles on the surface and imitates a small fish splashing on top. The sharp movements add to the appeal and trigger big fish to bite. The cup design also makes baitfish sounds and provides better action when twitching or walking the dog.

Ideal Applications:

• Clear water situations requiring long-distance casts
• Schooling fish or surface boils
• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm water conditions for maximum walking action
• When bass are feeding on larger baitfish
• Covering large areas of water efficiently

When you need a high-performance pencil popper that casts incredibly far and delivers sharp, fish-triggering action, the Deps Brachiostick is the ultimate choice for serious topwater anglers.

Storage Warning:

Store your lures in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Avoid storing in hot vehicles or tackle boxes during warm months, as high temperatures can cause deformation or cracking due to air expansion. We are not responsible for damage caused by improper storage in high-temperature conditions.

Note: Colors may appear slightly different in person than they do on your phone or computer.

The Deps Buzzjet Jr. Wakebait is an incredibly versatile and effective topwater lure that delivers explosive strikes with multiple presentation options. Walk it, rip it, crank it, or wake it—the fish don't care because all they want to do is SMASH IT! The unique lip design enables this compact bait to push copious amounts of water, creating a one-of-a-kind wake that draws bass from long distances.

Perfect for making pinpoint casts to targets or covering water to locate active fish, the Buzzjet Jr. features a noisy, wobbling action that creates a big disturbance on the water with added splashing appeal. The innovative design combines the turning prop action with popper-style disturbance, making it a versatile and deadly topwater option that triggers explosive surface strikes.

The compact 72mm size allows for excellent casting distance and accuracy while remaining easy to work on the surface. Whether you're fishing around cover, working open water, or targeting specific structure, the Buzzjet Jr. delivers the versatility and fish-catching action that makes it stand out from traditional topwater lures.

Key Features:

• Unique Lip Design: Pushes copious amounts of water creating a distinctive wake
• Versatile Presentations: Walk it, rip it, crank it, or wake it for multiple retrieve options
• Turning Prop Action: Creates additional surface disturbance and attraction
• Popper-Style Splashing: Combines prop and popper action in one lure
• Noisy Wobbling Action: Creates big disturbance to draw fish from long distances
• Compact Size: 72mm profile casts well and is easy to work on the surface
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable build quality for repeated use
• Pinpoint Accuracy: Size and weight allow for precise casts to targets

Specifications:

• Length: 72mm (2.83 inches)
• Weight: 14g (0.49 oz)
• Type: Floating topwater wakebait with prop
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Walk-the-Dog: Side-to-side action across the surface
• Rip Retrieve: Aggressive jerks for reaction strikes
• Crank Retrieve: Steady retrieve creating continuous wake and disturbance
• Wake Retrieve: Slow to moderate speed creating V-wake on surface
• Pop-and-Pause: Popper-style pops followed by pauses

Ideal Applications:

• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Around docks, laydowns, and cover
• Open water flats and points
• Calm to slightly choppy water conditions
• When bass are actively feeding on surface baitfish
• Searching and covering water to locate fish
• Pinpoint casting to specific targets

When you need a versatile topwater lure that can be fished multiple ways and triggers explosive strikes, the Deps Buzzjet Jr. Wakebait delivers the unique wake action and fish-drawing disturbance that serious topwater anglers demand.

Storage Warning:

Store your lures in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Avoid storing in hot vehicles or tackle boxes during warm months, as high temperatures can cause deformation or cracking due to air expansion. We are not responsible for damage caused by improper storage in high-temperature conditions.

Note: Colors may appear slightly different in person than they do on your phone or computer.

The Deps Buzzjet Trout Model is a compact, high-performance topwater wakebait specifically designed for targeting trout in streams, rivers, ponds, and stillwaters. This downsized evolution of Deps' renowned Buzzjet series refines the original's noisy, disturbance-creating action into a finesse tool perfect for spooky or pressured trout that demand subtle yet irresistible surface commotion.

Engineered as a topwater wakebait and prop bait for trout, the Buzzjet Trout Model creates a strong, splashing wake and flickering prop flash with its unique bent-tip spike lip and tail propeller. This generates complex water distortion and undertow that triggers explosive surface strikes, excelling at covering water quickly while producing exciting, visual bites that mimic struggling insects, small baitfish, or fleeing prey.

Built with Deps' premium Japanese craftsmanship, this micro wakebait features a durable body, precise prop design, and realistic finishes in a range of natural, flashy, and high-visibility trout-attracting colors. Its lightweight profile allows easy casting with light spinning or ultralight tackle, making it accessible for finesse anglers while packing serious fish-catching potential.

Key Features:

• Compact Trout-Specific Design: Downsized from the original Buzzjet for finesse trout presentations
• Bent-Tip Spike Lip: Creates strong, splashing wake and surface disturbance
• Tail Propeller: Generates flickering flash and complex water distortion that triggers strikes
• Floating Topwater Action: Stays on the surface for exciting visual bites
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Durable construction with precise prop design
• Realistic Finishes: Natural and high-visibility colors optimized for trout
• Ultralight Tackle Compatible: Easy casting with light spinning gear
• Fine-Wire Treble Hooks: Sharp, lightweight hooks for solid hooksets

Specifications:

• Length: 31mm (1.22")
• Weight: 2.0g (approximately 1/14 oz)
• Type: Floating topwater wakebait
• Hooks: Fine-wire treble hooks (typically #8)
• Split Rings: F#0 ×1, R#0 ×2
• Target Species: Rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout

Retrieve Techniques:

• Steady Retrieve: Creates wide wake and consistent prop action
• Varied Speed: Produces splash, bubbles, and erratic darts
• Stop-and-Go: Triggers reaction strikes from following fish

Ideal Applications:

• Clear mountain streams and rivers
• High-country lakes and ponds
• Stocked trout waters
• Searching water for active fish
• Triggering reaction strikes in clear or slightly stained conditions
• Alternative to dry flies and small spinners

For trout enthusiasts seeking heart-pounding surface action and a fresh twist on topwater tactics, the Deps Buzzjet Trout Model delivers noisy wakes, flashy disturbance, and explosive bites that turn ordinary days into unforgettable surface explosions.

The Deps Buzzjet Wakebait is one of the most versatile and effective lures on the market today! The Deps Buzzjet can do it all. Walk it, rip it, crank it or wake it, the fish don't care cause all they want to do is SMASH IT! The unique lip design enables this bait to push copious amounts of water, giving the Buzzjet a one of a kind wake. The prop leaves a tantalizing trail of bubbles which, when combined with the Deps Buzzjet's unique lip, will call fish up from serious distances!

The Deps Buzzjet has an angry action that calls fish. The topwater bait has been revolutionized with the design of the Buzzjet. The erratic action and sound can attract fish from deeper depths and it can still be fished effectively in rough water thanks to the huge drawing power of the bait. This is not just a noisy lure, it was designed for those who want to catch a giant bass on topwater.

Here at Tackle Express, we have caught hundreds of bass over the years on this bait.  From small ponds to larger bodies of water, it just works.  It's one of those lures that has a certain something about it that causes fish to strike.  For another great bait, see the Deps Spiral Minnow, it's equally as good but has a different action.  Sometimes one works better than the other so our suggestion is to get one of each.

• LENGTH: 96mm (3.77 in)
• WEIGHT: 30.0g. (1.05 oz)

High Temperature Caution

Take caution to where you store your baits as they can become deformed or cracked due to the expansion of the air during high temperatures. Keep them out of direct sunlight and in hot places like the inside of vehicles or tackle boxes stored during the warmer months as we are not responsible for damages caused due to storing lures in high temperatures.

The Deps Evoke Zero 120 Topwater is a revolutionary single prop plug designed by Elite Angler Kenta Kimura to create the loudest, most explosive surface commotion possible. Staying true to the Evoke Series with a body profile inspired by shallow crankbaits, the Zero flat out causes a raucous disturbance on the surface that attracts bass from long distances and triggers violent strikes.

Engineered with a durable aluminum (duralumin) single prop, the Evoke Zero creates a distinctive squeaky clapping sound as it works on the surface. The rotational movement of the high-strength duralumin prop creates an unbalanced and erratic action that shakes the body, generates powerful sound, and produces strong vibration and waves on the surface. This makes it an exceptional search bait for covering vast amounts of water and appealing to big bass.

The fat body design provides excellent buoyancy and a low center of gravity that runs true even with the rotational force of the prop. A built-in swivel in the upper line eye works in synchronization with the prop, reducing grass catch, minimizing line twist, and helping to increase landing percentage when bass thrash during the fight. The premium hook setup features a RYUGI pierced quad front hook with four hook points on a swivel for better hookups, paired with a super-sharp rear treble.

Key Features:

• Durable Aluminum Single Prop: High-strength duralumin creates explosive sound and unbalanced erratic action
• Squeaky Clapping Sound: Distinctive noise attracts bass from long distances
• Strong Surface Vibration: Prop rotation creates powerful waves and disturbance
• Built-In Swivel Line Eye: Reduces grass catch, minimizes line twist, and improves landing ratio
• Fat Body Design: Excellent buoyancy with low center of gravity for true running
• RYUGI Pierced Quad Front Hook: Four hook points on swivel for superior hookup percentage
• Premium Rear Treble: Super-sharp RYUGI #2 treble for solid hooksets
• Search Bait Design: Covers vast amounts of water to locate active fish

Specifications:

• Length: 120mm (approximately 4.7")
• Weight: 29.5g (approximately 1 oz)
• Type: Floating topwater single prop plug
• Front Hook: RYUGI #1 pierced quad on swivel
• Rear Hook: RYUGI #2 treble
• Split Ring: #3
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Steady Retrieve: Constant speed creates continuous clapping sound and surface disturbance
• Stop-and-Go: Pause between retrieves to trigger following fish
• Fast Burn: Aggressive retrieve for reaction strikes in active conditions
• Slow Crawl: Methodical retrieve for maximum prop noise and vibration

Design Details:

Durable Aluminum Prop: The rotational movement of the high-strength duralumin single prop creates an unbalanced and erratic action that shakes the body and creates a powerful sound. The prop and aluminum collars will eventually wear over time, and replacement prop sets are available for peak performance.

Swivel Line Eye: Built into the upper part of the body to work in synchronization with the prop, helping during the cast and reducing grass catch and line twist. Also helps when bass thrash during the fight to increase landing percentage.

Ideal Applications:

• Searching and covering large areas of water
• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm to slightly choppy water conditions
• Around points, flats, and shallow structure
• Targeting aggressive, active bass
• When bass are feeding on surface baitfish

When you need a topwater prop bait that creates explosive noise and attracts bass from long distances, the Deps Evoke Zero 120 delivers the loudest, most effective surface presentation available.

The Deps Spiral Minnow redefines the concept of a wakebait with its uncanny ability to trigger strikes from fickle bass that ignore traditional topwater lures. Designed to be fished on the surface or just beneath it, this innovative Japanese hard bait combines a unique wobble-and-roll action with an enticing prop-driven disturbance that bass simply can't resist.

The Spiral Minnow's flatter sides produce a sharper and quicker wobble-and-roll when retrieved, creating realistic baitfish movement that mimics fleeing prey. The continuously rotating prop generates an enticing clanking sound and bubble trail that draws bass from a distance, triggering explosive reaction strikes even from pressured or inactive fish.

Incredibly versatile, the Spiral Minnow excels as a surface wakebait, subsurface crawler, or slow-rolled presentation. Its unique design allows it to maintain action at various retrieve speeds, from painfully slow crawls that hover just under the surface to faster retrieves that create aggressive surface disturbance. The prop's distinctive clacking sound and visual bubble trail provide both auditory and visual triggers that appeal to bass in a wide range of conditions.

Key Features:

• Innovative Wakebait Design: Redefines traditional wakebait action with unique wobble-and-roll movement
• Flatter Body Profile: Creates sharper, quicker wobble-and-roll action that mimics fleeing baitfish
• Rotating Prop System: Generates enticing clanking sound and continuous bubble trail
• Dual Presentation Options: Effective on the surface or just beneath it
• Variable Retrieve Speeds: Maintains action from slow crawls to faster retrieves
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Durable construction with realistic finishes
• Auditory & Visual Triggers: Clacking prop sound and bubble trail attract bass from a distance
• Proven Big Bass Bait: Triggers strikes from pressured or inactive fish

Retrieve Techniques:

• Slow Surface Crawl: Painfully slow retrieve just under the surface for maximum prop action
• Wake Retrieve: Steady retrieve that creates a V-wake and bubble trail
• Stop-and-Go: Pause between retrieves to trigger following fish
• Subsurface Roll: Slow-roll just beneath the surface for subtle presentation
• Aggressive Burn: Faster retrieve for reaction strikes in active conditions

Ideal Applications:

• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm water conditions where prop action is most visible
• Pressured waters where bass ignore traditional topwater lures
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Around docks, laydowns, and structure
• Post-frontal conditions when bass are finicky
• Clear to slightly stained water

When standard topwater presentations fall short and bass demand something different, the Deps Spiral Minnow delivers the unique combination of sound, vibration, and visual appeal that triggers explosive strikes from even the most reluctant fish.

The Don Iovino Splash-It is the old school popper, perfected! Instead of chugging, like other poppers, the Splash-It spits water far in front of the bait to imitate that dying baitfish action. All Splash It's come with a super sharp hand tied chicken feather dressed rear treble.

The Splash It 2 are a little bigger than the regular splash it and are slightly heavier.  

Drifter Tackle Doc Topwater Lure have been one of the hottest plugs for East Coast Stripers for over 10 years.  It not only works on the east coast, it works from coast to coast on largemouth, stripers and more. For a long time, the unpainted “Bone” colored Doc’s were some what of a mystery.  Over the past couple years, as tackle shops have begun to stock them, the name and reputation has grown. 

These “Walk The Dog” top water plugs create a violent side to side action, and unmatched loud rattle unlike anything Striper have ever seen.  Striped Bass literally can not ignore them!

These lures come equipped with stainless steel hardware, and 4/0 VMC Perma Steel hooks able to hold up to the Saltwater environment. 

7" Lil' Doc weighs 2.75oz.

9" Doc weighs 3.25oz.

The Duo Realis Koshinmushi is a 30mm, 3.1g floating bug bait that imitates a struggling cicada or terrestrial insect on the surface. Cast it tight to overhanging cover and twitch in place — the buoyant body and lifelike profile create subtle ripples and a tantalizing dead-stick presentation that surface feeders can't resist.

Perfectly balanced for accurate skip casts under docks and trees, the Koshinmushi shines on bass, trout, and panfish keying on insects. The Kinkame finish adds a natural beetle-like sheen.

• Length: 30mm
• Weight: 3.1g
• Type: Floating topwater bug / cicada
• Action: Subtle surface twitch / dead-stick

The DUO Realis Pencil 100 is a 100mm, 16.5g floating topwater pencil built to cover water fast and pull fish up from a distance. Its wide, rhythmic walk-the-dog action mimics a wounded baitfish struggling on the surface — exactly the trigger that makes bass commit. A magnetic weight-transfer system loads the cast for long, accurate throws, and premium sharp hooks hold through explosive blow-ups.

Best For

• Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and schoolie stripers
• Aggressive topwater predators in open water, around docks, and over shallow flats
• Morning and evening low-light surface feeding windows

Best Fishing Techniques

• Walk-the-dog — rhythmic rod-tip twitches with slack line for a wide side-to-side glide
• Pause-and-twitch — let it sit after a walk sequence to trigger hesitant fish
• Long-distance casting — magnetic weight transfer maximizes range on open flats and points

Best Conditions

• Calm to light-chop surface conditions
• Shallow to mid-depth flats, points, and open bays
• Early morning, late evening, and overcast low-light periods

Why This Lure Is Different

• Magnetic weight-transfer system for longer, more accurate casts than fixed-weight pencils
• Wider walk-the-dog glide path compared to slimmer pencil profiles
• JDM-grade finish and hook quality from DUO's Japanese manufacturing

Pro Tips

• Use 20–30 lb braid with a short fluorocarbon leader for maximum casting distance and sensitivity. Add 5-6 feet of mono for weary fish.
• Slow your cadence in cold water — longer pauses between twitches trigger lethargic fish.  Sometimes we just let it sit for minutes.
• Match color to baitfish: Chrome Tiger and Prism Shad in clear water; Ghost Minnow and Neo Pearl in stained or low-light conditions

Common Mistakes

• Setting the hook too early on a blow-up — wait until you feel the weight of the fish
• Using too heavy a leader, which kills the lure's action

Specifications

The Duo Realis Pencil 130 is the big-water topwater built to call up the largest fish in the system. At 130mm, its long profile and magnet weight-transfer system launch casts across open flats, points, and schooling blitzes — then a crisp, wide walk-the-dog glide does the rest, pushing water and triggering explosive surface strikes.

Heavy-duty sharp trebles handle the biggest largemouth, smallmouth, and surface-feeding predators that come up swinging. When you need maximum presence on top, the Pencil 130 delivers.

Key Features

• Length: 130mm
• Type: Floating topwater pencil
• Action: Wide walk-the-dog
• System: Magnet weight transfer for long casting
• Hooks: Heavy-duty sharp trebles
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, surface-feeding predators
• Origin: Japan (JDM)

The Duo Realis Pencil 85 is a precision-tuned floating topwater built to draw explosive surface strikes. At 85mm and 9.7g, it delivers a sharp, responsive walk-the-dog action on slack-line twitches — gliding side to side with the erratic, fleeing-baitfish movement that triggers reaction bites from bass that won't commit to anything else.

An internal weight-transfer system loads the bait for long, accurate casts and lets you work it tight to docks, laydowns, and grass edges. Sticky-sharp trebles pin fish on violent topwater blowups. Available in lifelike DUO color schemes including UV-reactive options for low-light and stained water.

Best For

• Walk-the-dog topwater presentations over open water, flats, and grass edges
• Morning and evening surface feeding windows on largemouth and smallmouth bass
• Tight presentations to docks, laydowns, and shoreline cover
• Stained water and low-light conditions (Neo Pearl UV color)
• Finesse topwater situations where a smaller profile outperforms larger walking baits

Key Features

• Length: 85mm
• Weight: 9.7g
• Type: Floating topwater pencil
• Action: Sharp walk-the-dog on slack-line twitches
• System: Internal weight transfer for long, accurate casting
• Hooks: Sticky-sharp trebles for topwater hookups
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, surface-feeding predators
• Origin: Japan (JDM)