Here’s our Goose Pro Staff review of the Yo‑Zuri Mag Pencil 8″ — a powerhouse topwater pencil designed for serious saltwater anglers:
🎣 What It Is & Key Specs
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Length / Weight: 8 inches, about 3.3 oz — ideal for targeting bigger species
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Design: Pencil-popper style with cupped face, optimized for loud surface commotion and classic walk-the‑dog action
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Magnetic Weight Transfer System: Internal magnet that shifts weight to the rear during casts for long-distance, no‑tumble, accurate flight—even in wind
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Construction: Durable through-wire skeleton, 4× strength saltwater treble hooks, split rings — built to handle aggressive topwater strikes and toothy gamefish
Performance on the Water
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Casting Distance & Accuracy: The magnetic sled weight system enables it to make long casts, even into strong winds
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Action: Excels at side-to-side walking with a very meaningful surface commotion; cupped face delivers pops and gurgles while shifting weight keeps it balanced.
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Durability: Built tough—through-wire and premium hardware hold up under pressure from striped bass, bluefish, tuna, and more
Who It's For
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Surfcasters & boat anglers who need to reach far-off busting fish or feed lines across currents
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Predator chasers targeting stripers, bluefish, tuna, trevally, dorado, yellowtail—anywhere topwater action is key FishTalk+4The Fisherman+4J&H Tackle+4The Saltwater Edge+1Amazon+1
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Anglers after explosive reaction strikes—this lure’s aggressive walking action provokes aggressive bites
Strengths & Trade‑offs
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👍 Pros |
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Incredible casting range and straight flight |
Heavier weight (3.3 oz) requires stout rod/reel setup |
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Wide, showy walking action ideal for surface predators |
Higher price around $25 |
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Sturdy build handles big, aggressive fish |
Might be overkill for light freshwater or small species |
Goose Pro Staff Feedback
“It’s a great bait that walks the dog nicely and has a loud sound when retrieved… perfect for getting instinctive reaction strikes I’ve had good success with them… tough great quality hooks and rings.”
Final Take
The 8″ Yo‑Zuri Mag Pencil is a purpose-built weapon for anglers chasing big predators from the surface. With advanced engineering—magnetic weight transfer, durable through-wire design—and serious casting and walking performance, it earns high marks for saltwater topwater applications.
If you're geared up for surf or boat topwater tactics and targeting sizable species, it's a solid investment.
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📋 Tips before you fish it
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Use an 8–9 ft heavy surf rod or stout saltwater conventional combo to handle the weight and action.
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Slip a swivel on your leader—eases walking and recasting.
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Match lure color to local bait—pearl candy, pearl bunker, green mackerel, silver black are all good picks.