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| Model TD Code | Weight | Length | Hooks | Color | Price |
| PEN1-1/2 Mackerel GIB-0022 | 1 1/2 oz. | 6 1/4 in. | 2/0 treble | Mackerel | $20.99 USD | ||||||
Pencil Popper
A Stan Gibbs original with application in fisheries around the world. This is an aerodynamically beautiful plug to cast and its sleek tapered design simulates many forms of forage fish.
A Stan Gibbs original with application in fisheries around the world. This is an aerodynamically beautiful plug to cast and its sleek tapered design simulates many forms of forage fish.
Guide To Fishing Gibbs Lures
The sleek, tapered design with tail weighting will get this plug "out there". From that point on a variety of retrieves will draw strikes. Perhaps the most effective, however, is a retrieve that may take a little practice. Point the rod tip at the plug and induce some rapid up-and-down tip action - not violent but steady, while at the same time reeling slowly to make the plug dance from side to side on the surface.
The sleek, tapered design with tail weighting will get this plug "out there". From that point on a variety of retrieves will draw strikes. Perhaps the most effective, however, is a retrieve that may take a little practice. Point the rod tip at the plug and induce some rapid up-and-down tip action - not violent but steady, while at the same time reeling slowly to make the plug dance from side to side on the surface.
5 Stars based on 41 reviews
By john m.
Maui, Hawaii
gibbs pencil popper
July 16, 2012
Walking the dog at Christmas Island w/ the pencil popper ia the only way to fish the surf. Proven effective over my 20 + years on the reef....Thanks...Dr John Mills...Maui, HI
By Frank
Lords Valley, PA
Great Popper
June 6, 2022
Used other Gibbs Pencils on the surf for Stripers with great success. Can't wait to get this one in the water too.
Pros
- Long Casting
By Billy
Maryland
Good stuff
May 19, 2022
I got the yellow one and fish love it. The front hook rotates as well so you're less likely to lose fish. I wish they didn't twist the hook on the end so I can swap it to inlines
By James
MA
Great lure
February 15, 2022
Gibbs makes a quality lure. This lure has a great walk the dog action.
By Rob
Prince Edward Island
Reliable
September 26, 2021
I used the 2 oz. red head for stripers in the surf for about 4 weeks until my knot snapped on a cast and sent it into early retirement. I swapped the trebles for 5/0 singles. This thing had caught me some of the biggest fish of the summer. I ordered another immediately.
Pros
- Attracts big stripers.
Cons
- Have to swap out the trebles for singles which are mandatory for striper fishing where I live (Atlantic Canada). In my opinion, singles should be the default hook on most lures anyway. Make anglers choose trebles if they are legal.
By Todd
NJ
Gibbs Pencil Popper Lure
January 26, 2021
Casts really well. Nice action!
By Anonymous
Weymouth MA
This works
December 18, 2020
If you want to get on fish this is the lure
Pros
- Everything
Cons
- Nothing
By Patrick
Osterville, MA
Casts a Mile
July 7, 2020
Casts a mile and has great action. Very fun in the surf or from my kayak.
By Alan
VERO BEACH, FL
Cast far, Bluefish will get them!
April 28, 2020
They cast very far with the right technique, rod, line & reel. So far very hungry bluefish attack them at sunrise. I with the trebles were easier to remove (you have to cut them) as they get rusty if you don't rinse them after a few uses.
By Leon
BOSTON, MA
Good walk the dog action
April 9, 2020
This review is for the 1oz popper. 1 oz casts great with a medium action rod.
This lure is pretty easy to work and has a good surface action. I'm still trying to figure this lure out and what the ideal conditions for it are, but it has caught me some schoolies.
This lure is pretty easy to work and has a good surface action. I'm still trying to figure this lure out and what the ideal conditions for it are, but it has caught me some schoolies.
Pros
- Good walk the dog action
- Good casting distance
By Kenny
Columbia, Maryland
great walking plug
November 22, 2019
wish they made the white with red eyes have blue eyes instead, I have one that I think is gibbs and it's something about that blue eye that works better than red maybe it's just a confidence thing
By will
MA
Amazing
May 21, 2019
Another Great lure made by Gibbs that is great for Striped Bass
By 617
boston
very good
August 5, 2018
gibbs lures are great they cast a mile no twisting.....
By Jonathan
Cutchogue, NY
Popppaa eyyyy???
August 5, 2018
Cast like woahhhhhhh , dances like ohhhh yassss
By Jon K.
Boston, Massachusetts
Love this lure
June 28, 2018
Greta big popper with awesome action. The heavier weight lets you cast it a mile.
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