The Kingdom Topwater Propeller Pencil is a surface lure built around a tail-mounted rotating propeller that creates a continuous water-churning gurgle on a straight retrieve — no rod action required. Where walk-the-dog pencils and surface stickbaits require practiced rod tip technique to generate the side-to-side action that draws fish, the propeller pencil works on a simple straight wind: the prop churns water and creates surface disturbance, noise and bubble trail that draws the attention of surface-active predators from a distance and triggers instinctive strike responses from fish holding below. Two sizes — 90mm/11g and 110mm/17g — across 11 colour variants. All $19.95.
How the Propeller Works
The ABS plastic propeller is mounted on a pin at the tail of the lure. On the retrieve, water pressure turns the propeller, creating three simultaneous triggers: surface churning (visual disturbance that creates a bubble trail and broken water surface visible to predators looking up), sound (the propeller rotation creates a gurgling/popping noise audible to fish at range), and water displacement (the prop pushes water sideways through the hole in the blade, spreading the disturbance pattern over a wider area than a simple surface lure would create). The propeller rotates freely on the straight retrieve at any speed — slow, medium or fast — making this one of the most technique-forgiving surface lures in the range. If the propeller rotation becomes stiff or uneven, the pin screw at the tail can be adjusted to free the rotation.
Straight Retrieve vs Walk-the-Dog
Propeller pencil (this lure) — cast and retrieve in a straight line at constant speed; the prop does the work; suited to covering water quickly and to anglers developing surface lure confidence; effective when fish are aggressively feeding and will chase a moving surface target
Walk-the-dog pencil / stickbait — requires rod tip twitching in a rhythmic left-right sequence to generate the side-to-side glide action; more technique-dependent but highly effective on cautious fish that won't commit to a fast-moving surface lure
Key Features
Tail propeller — ABS plastic rotating prop creates surface churning, gurgling sound and water bubble trail on a straight retrieve; hole in the prop blade displaces water sideways to spread the disturbance pattern over a wider area
Pencil / stickbait body — slender elongated body profile for a natural baitfish silhouette on the surface; the pencil shape also aids casting distance for the weight class
Straight-retrieve action — no rod technique required; cast and retrieve; suitable for all skill levels and effective at slow to fast retrieve speeds
Two sizes — 90mm/11g for lighter surface outfits and calmer conditions; 110mm/17g for longer casting, bigger presentations and larger target species
Prop adjustment screw — if the propeller rotation becomes stiff or uneven, the pin screw at the tail of the lure can be loosened slightly to restore free rotation; do not over-tighten after adjustment
Size Guide
90mm / 11g — lighter surface fishing; bass, bream and estuary perch on light to medium spin gear; suits calm to light-wind conditions where a smaller surface presentation is more appropriate
110mm / 17g — larger presentation for bigger fish and longer casting; bass, barramundi, trevally and larger surface-active predators; suits medium to medium-heavy spin gear in open water and around structure
Suitable for: Freshwater and estuary surface lure fishing; straight retrieve
⚠️ Safety Notice: This product contains sharp hooks and small parts. Handle with care. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Colours may vary slightly from images shown due to screen settings and product availability. Always follow safe fishing practices.
