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Charter Grade Stubby Needle: 5" 2oz

$23.95

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Description

The Perfect Needlefish is the most subtle hardbait in the Hogy system. Where poppers shout, walkers whisper, and swimmers wobble, the Needlefish barely moves at all. A slow, predictable glide with just enough tail shimmy to look alive. That restraint is the entire point. When fish are pressured, spooked, feeding on slender bait in dead-calm water, or hunting by feel at night, the Needlefish is the plug that matches their mood.- It shares the same internal ballast system as the Surface Eraser — belly always down, turns flat on the cast, precision balance from nose to tail. Two sizes cover every sand eel and spearing scenario from estuaries to the open surf.

Specifications

Category

Inshore Plugs

Weight

2 oz (57 g)

Length

5 in (127 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

slow predictable glide with subtle tail shimmy

Conditions

clear water, low light, open water

Field Notes

Best for pressured or spooky fish when a subtle presentation matters. Cast it into dead-calm water, around sand eel or spearing bait, and work it with a slow, steady retrieve so the lure glides with minimal disturbance. It can also be effective at night or in low-light situations when fish are feeding by feel.

Pros

  • Very subtle action for pressured fish
  • Precision-balanced for stable casting and tracking
  • Good match for slender baitfish like sand eels and spearing

Cons

  • Limited flash and vibration may not draw aggressive fish
  • Subtle profile can be harder to fish in rough water or heavy chop

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