Charter Grade Perfect Needle

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Charter Grade Perfect Needle

The Hogy Needlefish combines the timeless appeal of a classic needlefish design with next-generation casting performance and durability. Built to excel in both inshore and offshore environments, this plug is a must-have for anglers targeting big striped bass, tarpon, or even tuna. Its effortless cast-and-crank action and rugged construction redefine what anglers can expect from a needlefish plug.

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The Hogy Perfect Needle Plug:

The Hogy Needlefish sets a new standard for this timeless lure category. By combining OG fishy design principles with NG casting performance and durability, this plug ensures you're ready for every inshore and offshore adventure. Whether you’re casting into the surf or chasing bluefin tuna, the Hogy Needlefish is built to deliver.

Casting Distance:

Engineered with a rear-weighted balance for ultra-long casts, the Hogy Needlefish is ideal for reaching distant feeds or breaking fish, even in windy conditions.

How to Use:

Cast and Crank: Use a steady, medium-speed retrieve. This gives the needlefish its classic wobble that mimics afleeing baitfish and is irresistible to predators.

Pop and Glide: Add occasional twitches or pauses during the retrieve. This imitates an injured baitfish, triggeringreaction strikes from nearby fish.

Long Drifts: In strong currents or deeper water, cast the lure and let it drift naturally before slowly retrieving.This keeps the lure in the strike zone longer, making it especially effective for targeting fish inheavy current.

Surface Tease: Reel just fast enough to keep the lure on or just below the surface. This approach is ideal when fish are actively feeding on bait near the top.

Battle-Tested Durability

Through-wired construction and heavy-duty hardware make this lure capable of handling everything from inshore stripers to offshore tuna up to 150 lbs.

Unrivaled Casting Distance

Engineered with a rear-weighted balance for ultra-long casts, the Hogy Needlefish is ideal for reaching distant feeds or breaking fish, even in windy conditions.

Catch and Release Friendly

Rigged with theHogy Hook (One) Platform, the lure features a single,front-positioned treble hook for excellent hookup ratios and reduced injury to fish.

Perfect Needle Plugs:

Charter Grade Perfect Needle: 7" 3oz4.5

$23.95

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Charter Grade Perfect Needle: 7" 3oz Bundle (3pc)

$45.95

$53.85

“The Hogy Perfect Needlefish Plug has been working very well to imitate the large sand eels that have come in close to the beach in NJ this fall. I've been very impressed on how far this plug can cast into the wind." Shore Catch Guide - Shell E. Carris

FAQ

Quick answers for most commonly asked questions about the Perfect Needle Plug and fishing applications.

What’s the best size for surfcasting?

The 7" 3 oz Needlefish is optimized for long-distance casting, making it ideal for surf anglers targeting striped bass and bluefish.

Can it handle tuna?

Yes! The 7" 3 oz Needlefish is through-wired and equipped with heavy-duty hardware, making it capable of landing tuna up to 150 lbs.

Does the flag teaser affect the swimming action?

The rear flag teaser adds lifelike movement amplified needlefish's seductively subtle wobble.

Why is there only one hook?

The Hogy Hook (One) Platform focuses on catch-and-release fishing, minimizing injury while maintaining excellent hookup ratios.

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Deep Dives

What makes a good Needlefish Plug?

Slim and long, they mimic sand eels and other slender baitfish. When using a needlefish lure for striped bass, its presentation in the water should mimic a natural baitfish as closely as possible Needlefish lures are effective tools for targeting striped bass in various scenarios, especially on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.