About this piece
The Shimano Exsence Konoshiro Pencil 185F is a large topwater pencil bait designed for targeting seabass feeding on konoshiro (gizzard shad). Its floating body combines stable flight with excellent casting distance, while the cup-faced mouth creates a loud splashing dart action that calls fish up from below. A lightweight rattle system adds sound even during pauses, bringing the lure to life.
Key features
- Cup-slit mouth generates aggressive splash dart action and bubble trail
- Lightweight rattle produces sound even with subtle wave motion
- Floating yet casts far due to stable aerial attitude
- Blurred silhouette from splash minimizes fish's ability to detect artificial lure
- Equipped with two #2/0 hooks for secure hooksets
Best for
- Seabass and other saltwater predators feeding on surface baitfish
- Topwater fishing in bays, estuaries, and shorelines during konoshiro runs
- Calm to moderate chop conditions where loud surface attraction is needed
