About this piece
Issei Amepen 55 is a micro pencil popper hybrid designed for saltwater light game fishing. Combining features of a pencil bait and a popper, this compact 55mm topwater plug delivers erratic action to trigger strikes from finicky fish. Based on the Green Crayfish Wakapen, it balances long casting performance with a subtle profile that reduces wariness.
Key features
- Compact 55mm length for stealthy presentation to wary targets
- Weighs 3g and floats, with a front cup that creates splash on the pop
- Slow retrieve pushes water and leaves a wake, dog-walk action mimics fleeing bait
- After-action stay posture floats head up at ~70°, reducing silhouette and inviting bites
- Fitted with #14 hooks and #1 split ring
Best for
- Saltwater light game fishing (mebaru, sea bass, rockfish)
- Topwater surface action in calm or choppy conditions
- Anglers seeking a compact popper/pencil hybrid for coastal bays and harbors
