Topwater Mayhem - Tuna on the HOT'S Keiko Ocean Pencil

When it comes to the thrill of tuna fishing, few things compare to the explosive chaos of a topwater strike—and these photos say it all. This wasn’t just any hookup. This was a full-blown brawl with a bluefin tuna that couldn’t resist the seductive dance of a HOT’S Keiko Ocean Pencil bait.

Fished on the surface with fast, erratic action, the Keiko Pencil is designed to mimic a fleeing baitfish—panic and flash in every twitch. Tuna can’t stand it. In these shots, the proof hangs heavy over the rail: a solid bluefin slammed the lure and put the gear—and the angler—to the test.

The hit came hard. The fight was brutal. And in true East Coast fashion, the fish came over the side with no shortage of adrenaline and cheers. Rigged heavy, worked aggressively, and backed with confidence, the HOT’S Keiko Ocean Pencil proves once again why it’s a deadly weapon in any tuna hunter’s arsenal.

Whether you’re casting into busting fish or blind working around bait balls, this lure delivers bone-jarring strikes and unforgettable battles. Add it to your kit, and you might just find yourself staring down the barrel of your next personal best.