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Ima Little Stik Pencil Popper 5.5" American Shad
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SKU: ILS105-4539625247058
Overview
Built for topwater presentations, this compact pencil popper is suited to situations where a smaller profile can still draw aggressive strikes. It is designed to walk, pop, and spit across the surface, with rear weighting that supports long casts and makes the walking action easier to work. The head shape throws water forward as it moves, while the internal rattle chambers add sound to help call fish from a distance. It is a practical choice for covering water around bluegill beds, shad spawn areas, and blueback herring lakes.
Why Hunters Choose the Ima
Compact, Tournament-sized
Profile for versatile topwater presentations
Walks, Pops,
A wide range of surface
Rear Weighting
Helps deliver strong casting performance
Head Shape
Sprays water forward as the
Internal Rattle
Chambers add sound to help
Key Features
- Smaller, tournament-sized version of the Big Stik pencil popper
- Walks, pops, and spits on the surface
- Rear weighting supports long casting and easy walking action
- Unique head shape sprays water forward as it darts
- Internal rattle chambers help call fish from a distance
- Equipped with two Owner treble hooks, ready to fish out of the package
Best Used For
- Anglers targeting topwater action around bluegill beds, shad spawn, or blueback herring lakes
- Users wanting a smaller pencil popper that walks, pops, and spits on the surface
- Those who prefer a bait that casts easily and walks the dog with less effort
- Tournament anglers needing a compact topwater option ready to fish right out of the package
Specifications
| Action | walks, pops, and spits |
|---|---|
| Color | American Shad |
| Hooks | two razor sharp owner treble hooks |
| Length | 5.5" |
| Rattle Chambers | internal rattle chambers |
| Speciesuse Notes | bluegill beds, shad spawn, blueback herring lakes |
| Target Use | topwater bait |
| Type | Pencil Popper |
| Weighting | rear weighting |
Pros
- Compact, tournament-sized profile for versatile topwater presentations.
- Walks, pops, and spits with a wide range of surface action.
- Rear weighting helps deliver strong casting performance and easier walking.
- Head shape sprays water forward as the bait darts across the surface.
- Internal rattle chambers add sound to help draw fish from a distance.
- Arrives ready to fish with two Owner treble hooks installed.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Smaller, more tournament-sized profile may be less suited to situations that call for a larger surface bait.
- Designed as a topwater lure, so it is most relevant when fish are feeding near the surface.
- Best results depend on working the bait to walk, pop, and spit; it is not a cast-and-forget presentation.
- The description emphasizes use around bluegill beds, shad spawn, and blueback herring lakes, so its application is more specific than a general-purpose lure.
Suggested Comparisons
- Topwater pencil poppers
- Walking baits
- Pencil popper hard baits
- Treble-hook topwater lures
Suggested Accessories
- Topwater lure storage box
- Treble hook replacement kit
- Split ring pliers
- Fishing line
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of topwater action does the Ima Little Stik Pencil Popper produce?
It is described as a bait that walks, pops, and spits on the surface.
Is this bait meant for smaller water or more open-water situations?
The description says it can be thrown anywhere from bluegill beds to the shad spawn, and it is also noted as a favorite on blueback herring lakes.
Does the Little Stik have any internal sound feature?
Yes. The product description says it has internal rattle chambers that help call fish from a distance.
How does this bait cast?
The short description says the rear weighting makes it a phenomenal caster and helps make walking the dog easy.
What hooks come on the lure?
It comes with two razor sharp Owner treble hooks, according to the product description.