About this piece
The Daiwa Almond Rat is a compact pencil bait designed for pressured, tough fishing conditions where a smaller profile is key. Its unique sinker-like shape reduces air resistance for excellent casting distance, while the 8g weight allows solid casts even with light tackle.
Key features
- Horizontal floating pencil with a stable table turn action
- 50mm length and 8.0g weight for long casts with light gear
- Fine action remains crisp and doesn't break down even with short twitches
- Dead-slow retrieve produces a enticing left-right slalom motion
Best for
- Topwater fishing in high-pressure lakes and ponds
- Anglers looking to learn or refine topwater walking techniques
- Targeting bass in open water where distance casting is needed
