DUO Realis Pencil 65 Topwater Walking Bait

DUO Realis Pencil 65 Topwater Walking Bait

The DUO Realis Pencil 65 is the smallest model in the Realis Pencil series, combining a compact forage profile with the casting performance and responsive action expected from a full-size walking bait.

Its streamlined body reduces air resistance for accurate, long-distance casts, while the internal moving weight supports stable flight and adds sound during the retrieve. Short rod twitches make the lure move from side to side with a crisp walk-the-dog action that is easy to control at different speeds.

Key Features

• Compact 65 mm topwater profile
• Floating walking bait design
• Internal moving-weight system
• Accurate and efficient casting performance
• Easy walk-the-dog action
• Responsive to slow or fast rod movements
• Effective around shallow cover and schooling baitfish
• Equipped with #8 treble hooks

Technical Specifications

Compact Walk-the-Dog Action

The Pencil 65 responds quickly to light rod-tip movements, allowing anglers to produce a tight, controlled walk or a faster searching action. Its small profile is particularly useful when bass are feeding on compact baitfish or when larger topwater lures receive limited attention.

Three Effective Techniques

1. Steady Walk-the-Dog

Use rhythmic downward twitches while maintaining slight slack in the line. This produces a consistent side-to-side action for covering open water, shallow flats and weed edges.

2. Walk and Pause

Alternate several quick walking movements with short pauses. The floating lure remains on the surface during the pause, giving following fish an opportunity to strike.

3. Fast Surface Search

Work the Pencil 65 quickly around schooling baitfish or active bass. Its compact aerodynamic body helps place accurate casts near surface activity before the fish move away.

Recommended Tackle

• Rod: Medium-light to medium-power casting or spinning rod
• Line: 8–12 lb monofilament or braided line with a short leader
• Retrieve: Slow walking, walk-and-pause or fast surface search
• Best Areas: Shallow flats, weed edges, shorelines and schooling baitfish

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the DUO Realis Pencil 65 floating?

Yes. The standard freshwater Pencil 65 is a floating topwater lure with an internal moving-weight system.

What action does the Pencil 65 produce?

Short rod twitches create a side-to-side walk-the-dog action. The width and speed of the movement can be adjusted through retrieve rhythm and line slack.

Is it suitable for spinning tackle?

Yes. At 5.5 g, the Pencil 65 works well with appropriately rated light or medium-light spinning tackle as well as bait finesse casting equipment.