GOOSE GM NICK P. REVIEWS THE NEW YO-ZURI MAG PENCILS & TOP KNOCK!

We sell hundreds and hundreds of these awesome lures every year....Nick P shows you why in this video!

The Yo-Zuri TopKnock and the new Mag Pencil have quickly become two of the most effective topwater lures available for striped bass fishermen in the Northeast. While both are designed to produce an irresistible "walk-the-dog" action, they excel in different situations that Cape Cod fishermen encounter throughout the season.

Yo-Zuri TopKnock vs. Mag Pencil: Why Both Belong in Your Plug Bag.

The moment striped bass start pushing bait to the surface, few techniques are more exciting than working a topwater plug. Watching a 20- to 40-pound bass explode on a surface lure is an experience every Cape Cod angler dreams about, and Yo-Zuri has produced two outstanding options that deserve a permanent place in your tackle bag.

The TopKnock has become a favorite because it is incredibly easy to fish. Unlike many pencil-style plugs that require perfect rod work, the TopKnock sits flat on the water, allowing anglers to effortlessly create a smooth side-to-side walking action.

Its signature single-knock rattle produces a deep, distinct "thump" rather than a high-pitched rattle. That lower-frequency sound often draws larger striped bass, especially during low-light conditions.

The lure also features:

• Long casting distance thanks to its rear-weighted design

• Excellent balance in rough water

• Heavy-duty saltwater hardware

• Durable finishes that hold up against bluefish and rocky shorelines

Whether you're casting from the beach, working jetties around Chatham, or fishing Cape Cod Bay, the TopKnock consistently produces explosive strikes. Its flat-floating posture also makes it forgiving for beginners learning the walk-the-dog retrieve.

The Yo-Zuri Mag Pencil

If the TopKnock is your everyday topwater lure, the Mag Pencil is the heavy artillery.

Designed specifically with Northeast striped bass fisheries in mind, the Mag Pencil addresses one of the biggest frustrations with oversized surface plugs—they often don't cast well. Yo-Zuri solved that problem with its magnetic sled weight-transfer system, allowing the lure to fly tail-first for exceptional casting distance, even into a stiff Cape Cod headwind.

The Mag Pencil excels when targeting:

• Busting schools of bass feeding on bunker

• Cape Cod Canal blitzes

• Long-distance surf casting

• Rock piles and reefs

• Windy conditions

Despite measuring 8 inches and weighing over 3 ounces, it walks surprisingly easily and maintains a wide, slow glide that big striped bass find difficult to resist. It also comes equipped with through-wire construction, oversized split rings, and heavy-duty treble hooks capable of handling trophy fish right out of the package.

Cape Cod offers nearly every type of striped bass fishery imaginable, and these two plugs complement each other perfectly.

The TopKnock excels when:

• Sand eels are present

• Bass are feeding on smaller bait

• Fishing calmer mornings

• Working marshes and backwaters

• Targeting schoolies and slot fish

The Mag Pencil shines when:

• Adult bunker are abundant

• Big bass are feeding aggressively

• Fishing the Canal

• Surf casting into heavy wind

• Reaching distant breaking fish

During July and August, when mature bunker schools gather around Cape Cod Bay and Monomoy, the Mag Pencil can produce some of the biggest fish of the season.

Best Colors for Cape Cod

If you're only buying a few colors, these should be at the top of your list:

• Bone

• Pearl

• Peanut Bunker

• Sardine

• Black for nighttime fishing

Bone remains the all-around producer because it silhouettes well in virtually every light condition.

Yo-Zuri has built two outstanding topwater lures that belong in every serious Cape Cod striped bass angler's arsenal.

The TopKnock is the more versatile lure. It's easy to work, casts well, and catches fish in nearly every inshore situation.

The Mag Pencil is built for trophy hunters. It casts farther than most large pencil plugs, handles wind with ease, and was specifically developed with Northeast striped bass fisheries—including places like the Cape Cod Canal—in mind.

Overall Ratings

Category	TopKnock	Mag Pencil
Casting Distance	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Walk-the-Dog Action	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wind Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Big Fish Appeal	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Durability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall	9.6/10	9.9/10

For Cape Cod anglers, the ideal setup is to carry both. Start with the TopKnock when bass are feeding on smaller bait in calm conditions, and switch to the Mag Pencil when larger baitfish arrive, the wind picks up, or you're chasing trophy stripers that demand a larger profile.

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