About this piece
A large dedicated pencil bait for black drum (chinook) fishing, designed to quickly search expansive urban river mouths. Weighing 8.0g and measuring 70mm, this floating pencil casts long distances and pushes water effectively even in rough conditions, with a weight balance that stabilizes flight and delivers a comfortable casting feel.
Key features
- Surface-treated Saksas treble hooks with fluorine plating for up to 40% improved penetration
- Front hook eye positioned 5mm rearward to match chinu's side/rear biting habit
- Weight balls aligned along the line tie and rear eye axis for stable casting flight
- Injected-mold version of the local handmade pencil "ImaPen Ayu 90" with controlled walking action
- Solid construction for comfortable fishing in conditions beyond the range of smaller plugs
Best for
- Chinu (black drum) in large river mouths and estuarine areas
- Long-distance casting and high-appeal presentations in windy or choppy water
- Anglers targeting chinu with oversized surface baits for triggering reaction strikes
