About this piece
The Issei Kaitaro Amepen 55 is a compact micro pencil popper for saltwater light game fishing, blending the characteristics of both pencil baits and poppers. With a length of 55mm and weight of 3g, it offers long casting performance while remaining easy for target fish to strike.
Key features
- Hybrid design combining pencil bait and popper actions
- Front cup creates a splash popper action; slow retrieve generates a wake as a pencil bait
- Dog-walk action mimics fleeing baitfish; floats at a roughly 70-degree head-up angle at rest
- Equipped with #14 hooks and #1 split rings
- Compact size ideal for saltwater light game
Best for
- Saltwater light game fishing (e.g., sea bass, mackerel, rockfish)
- Topwater action in calm or shallow inshore waters
