Rapala Precision Xtreme Pencil X 87mm Topwater Walking Bait

Rapala Precision Xtreme Pencil 87 Technical Specifications

Product Description

The Rapala Precision Xtreme Pencil X 87mm is a premium topwater walking bait designed for anglers who demand long casts, effortless walk-the-dog action, and explosive surface strikes. Built with Rapala’s Precision Xtreme engineering, this lure combines realistic finishes, durable construction, and tournament-ready performance in a compact 87mm profile.

Designed to imitate injured baitfish struggling on the surface, the Pencil X creates a sharp side-to-side walking action that attracts aggressive strikes from bass, pike, and other predatory fish. Its aerodynamic body and internal weight-transfer system help maximize casting distance, allowing anglers to cover more water and reach schooling fish with ease.

The 87mm size is ideal when fish are feeding on smaller baitfish or when a more subtle presentation is needed. Whether you’re targeting largemouth bass along weed edges, smallmouth bass on rocky points, or pike cruising shallow flats, the Pencil X delivers a natural surface action that consistently triggers reaction strikes.

Equipped with premium VMC hooks and heavy-duty hardware, the Precision Xtreme Pencil X is built to withstand aggressive strikes while maintaining excellent hook-up ratios. It performs exceptionally well during low-light periods, calm mornings, evenings, and anytime fish are actively feeding near the surface.

If you’re looking for a versatile topwater walking bait that combines long-distance casting, easy lure control, and proven fish-catching action, the Rapala Precision Xtreme Pencil X 87mm is an excellent addition to your tackle box.

Key Features

• Premium topwater walking bait
• Easy walk-the-dog action
• Long-distance casting design
• Internal weight-transfer system
• Premium VMC treble hooks
• Durable through-wire construction
• Ideal for bass, pike, and other freshwater predators

Best Fishing Situations

• Schooling bass feeding on baitfish
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Rocky points and shoreline structure
• Early morning and evening topwater bites
• Calm water and low-light conditions

3 Tactical Methods for Open Surface Flats and Weed Clearings

1. The Rhythmic “Slick-Water” Walk (The Flats Blueprint): Cast onto shallow sandbars, rocky reefs, or calm morning flats. Hold your rod tip low at a 4 o’clock angle and apply continuous, steady twitches while recovering slack line. The PXP87 will execute a wide, unbroken side-to-side gliding cadence, leaving a clear V-wake and a steady acoustic rattle track to locate active schooling aggregates.
2. The Aggressive “Chopping” Burn: When wind creates a heavy chop on the water surface, accelerate your retrieve speed. Apply hard, fast downward snaps of the rod tip to force the hydro-keeled nose to chop violently through the wavelets. This creates loud, chaotic water splashes and spitting sounds that trigger intense territorial strikes from tracking bass.
3. The “Stop-and-Shiver” Dock Target: Cast the bait tight against vertical dock frames, standing timber stalks, or weed pockets. Execute 3 to 4 tight, rapid walks, then instantly freeze your handle for 2 full seconds. The bait will glide to a stop and sit tails-down, allowing the surface ripples to settle—this pause window is exactly when large smallmouth bass smash the bait.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rapala Precision Xtreme Pencil 87