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Charter Grade Stubby Needle: 5" 2oz Bundle (4pc)

$79.88

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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 glide with subtle tail shimmy

Conditions

clear water, low light, open water

Field Notes

Use this when fish are keyed on slender baitfish and want a very subtle presentation. The slow, predictable glide and minimal tail shimmy make it a good choice in dead-calm water, pressured conditions, or at night when fish are feeding by feel. Cast it and work it with a steady retrieve or gentle pauses to keep the action understated.

Pros

  • Very subtle action for pressured fish
  • Slow, predictable glide
  • Good match for slender bait like sand eels and spearing

Cons

  • May be too understated when fish want a louder, more aggressive lure
  • Less effective in heavy chop or when a lot of flash is needed

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