DUO Bay RUF Manic 135 – sinking surface pencil 135 mm 21 g

DUO Bay RUF Manic 135 is an unconventional elongated sinking pencil whose profile can resemble a large worm or a slender baitfish. This shape sets it apart from ordinary lures. At 135 mm and 21 g, it runs in the uppermost 0–0.3 m layer, making it suitable for covering shallows and fish feeding above deeper water.
Key features. Precisely balanced body shape, volume, buoyancy and fixed weight position create the signature Manic Move. This is a high-pitch tight rolling action without conventional wobbling or a broad S-shaped path. At first glance the lure may appear almost motionless, yet even on a dead-slow retrieve it generates fine vibration and a distinct hydrodynamic trace. This subtle presentation is especially useful for cautious fish in heavily pressured areas.
Action and application. Once retrieved, Manic 135 rises close to the surface and leaves a light V-shaped wake. A slow steady retrieve best reveals its micro-vibration, while a short rod shake, pause or speed change creates an irregular distressed-baitfish movement. The 21 g weight and elongated body provide excellent casting distance. It is highly effective for asp in Lithuanian rivers and reservoirs, and can also tempt perch, pike and other predators feeding near the surface.
Why choose it:
• 135 mm, 21 g sinking pencil for surface-layer fishing;
• signature Manic Move with high-pitch rolling and micro-vibration;
• runs in the uppermost 0–0.3 m water layer;
• aerodynamic elongated body provides excellent casting distance;
• especially effective for asp and cautious surface-feeding predators.
Specifications. Model – Bay RUF Manic 135; length – 135 mm; weight – 21 g; type – sinking pencil / lipless lure; buoyancy – sinking; weight system – fixed; depth range – 0–0.3 m; action – high-pitch tight rolling micro-vibration, Manic Move; hooks – size #8 front and #6 rear treble; rings – #3; recommended retrieves – slow to medium steady retrieve, speed changes, short rod shakes and pauses.
Manic 135 or Manic 155? Manic 135 (135 mm; 21 g; 0–0.3 m; size #8 front and #6 rear treble) is more compact and subtle, with excellent versatility for asp. Manic 155 (155 mm; 27.5 g; 0.2–0.3 m; size #6 trebles) offers a larger profile for greater presence, even longer casting and matching bigger forage.