{"product_id":"shimano-ocellus-pencil-130f-flash-boost","title":"Shimano Ocellus Pencil 130F Flash Boost Topwater Lure","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShimano Ocellus Pencil 130F Flash Boost Topwater Lure\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew for \u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eShimano Ocellus Pencil 130F Flash Boost\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile floating pencil bait designed to trigger aggressive strikes with multiple topwater and near-surface presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e130 mm (5.12 inches) and 1 ounce\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Ocellus Pencil 130F has enough size and casting weight for serious inshore and saltwater applications while remaining easy to work with a variety of retrieves. Shimano designed it to walk the dog, dive just below the surface, make short sharp plunges and create an erratic panic action that mimics distressed baitfish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paused, the Ocellus settles into a \u003cstrong\u003enear-vertical resting position with its head and line tie remaining above the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, setting the lure up to move immediately when the retrieve starts again. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShimano FLASH BOOST Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Ocellus Pencil 130F incorporates Shimano's \u003cstrong\u003eFLASH BOOST\u003c\/strong\u003e system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reflective foil panel is suspended on micro springs inside the lure, allowing it to continue producing fish-attracting flash even when the bait is sitting still. That gives the lure visual attraction during both an active retrieve and the pauses between movements. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lure also incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eSCALE BOOST\u003c\/strong\u003e, which uses composite-pitch holograms to reproduce the complex reflective appearance of natural baitfish scales. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMultiple Ways to Work It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the strengths of the Ocellus Pencil is that it isn't limited to a single retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork it \u003cstrong\u003eside-to-side as a traditional walking bait\u003c\/strong\u003e, use short sharp rod movements to make it plunge and dive, or speed up the retrieve to create a frantic fleeing-baitfish presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat versatility lets anglers adjust the lure's action depending on the mood of the fish and conditions on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Shimano lure for 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130 mm \/ 5.12\" length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pencil bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLASH BOOST technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSCALE BOOST technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlashes even while paused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk-the-dog action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort plunging action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiving and subsurface action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErratic panic-style presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-vertical resting posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for aggressive predatory gamefish \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocellus Pencil 130F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 mm \/ 5.12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLASH BOOST \/ SCALE BOOST \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Premier Tackle, I would position the 130F strongly toward \u003cstrong\u003esnook, tarpon, redfish, jack crevalle and other aggressive inshore predators\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 5-inch profile and 1-ounce casting weight make it particularly interesting when fish are feeding on larger baitfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also cross over into freshwater for anglers targeting larger bass with topwater presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremier Tackle Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOcellus Pencil 130F is a really interesting addition to Shimano's 2026 lure lineup\u003c\/strong\u003e because it gives you more than a standard walk-the-dog topwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can walk it, plunge it, briefly take it subsurface or work it aggressively to imitate a baitfish trying to escape. Add \u003cstrong\u003eFLASH BOOST that continues working during the pause\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you have a lure that can stay visually active even when you're not moving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our Gulf Coast anglers, we'd look at the 130F for \u003cstrong\u003esnook and tarpon in particular\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when fish are keyed in on larger surface-running bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important distinction: this is the \u003cstrong\u003eFLASH BOOST 130F\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the \u003cstrong\u003eOcellus Pencil 130F Rattle\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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