Sub-Surface Swimming Plugs
Inshore Slider
The Hogy 5" Inshore Slider might be the most overlooked plug we make—and that’s saying something. It’s got the profile, the sink, and the swim to make it one of the fishiest lures in our lineup. You just don’t have to do much with it. Just crank—and let the plug do its job.
These simple sliders have been carefully tuned to swim with a slow side-to-side wobble with minimal effort. They are a dream to cast on inshore and lighter offshore outfits. The Charter Grade Sliders are weighted for a uniform decent with and will swim about 2 or 3 feet under the surface in typical conditions.
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"The most underrated plug in the bag. Just crank—it does the rest."
Hogy 5" Inshore Slider:
With a fat-bodied profile, a horizontal slow sink, and a built-in roll, the Inshore Slider gives off a natural, serpentine swim as soon as you start reeling. It’s quiet. It’s believable. And it gets eaten.
Pre-rigged in our Hook One configuration with a single inline hook and a hand-tied bucktail flag, this plug comes ready to fish responsibly right out of the package. The bucktail adds just the right bit of drag and flutter on the retrieve—producing a kick you simply can’t replicate with plastic.
What makes it even more unique? It’s a swimmer, but not a floater. You can count it down a few feet and target fish holding deeper—without switching gear or adding weight.
If you fish skinny water, clear water, or pressured fish—this plug belongs in your rotation. It's not flashy. It just works.
Why It Works
- Slow-Sinking, Horizontal Posture keeps the plug in the strike zone longer.
- Built-In Swim means you don’t need to work it—just reel.
- Fat Body + Tail Flag gives off a wide, natural wobble and subtle kick.
- Count-Down Capability lets you fish it deeper than floating plugs.
- Hook One Rigging reduces injury and fouling without reducing hook-up ratio.
Hogy Charter Grade Inshore Slider:
“This is the most underrated plug we make. It’s got a fat body, it sinks flat, and it’s got this incredibly sexy wobble that kicks in the second you start cranking. The bucktail flag adds a glide and pulse that just looks alive. Honestly, if I could sneak it into more people’s hands, I would. It’s a silent killer.” - Capt. Mike Hogan
FAQ
Quick answers for most commonly asked questions about the Charter Grade Inshore Slider and fishing applications.
What bait does this imitate best?
Peanut bunker, butterfish, juvenile herring, and small squid.
Can I fish it in current?
Yes. Let it swing, or swim it slowly across the seam for a natural gliding presentation.
What gear should I use?
A 7'–7'6" medium spinning rod, 2500–3500 size reel, 20lb braid to 15–20lb fluoro leader.
How deep can I fish it?
It’s a slow sinker—count it down to 3–6 feet and fish it just above the bottom or suspended fish.
TIPS & TECHNIQUE
INSHORE SLIDERS
Simple Shore Fishing Stripers On Hogy Slider Plugs
Walk & Gun Casting: Surface Stripers On Sliders
Plug Casting Structure For Snook
In the Field Blog
Deep Dives
When to use a Slider vs. SP-Style Plug
Plug Casting Rods
Built with a soft, yet sensitive blank, these rods resist accidental breakage due to high sticking but still offer high sensitivity to light bites on smaller presentations, plus they have plenty of backbone in the blank to apply added pressure for larger inshore species. Paired with an appropriately sized reel, these are a pleasure to fish for daily applications.
- Mod-Fast Action Black For Increased Sensitivity.
- Premium Grade Cork Grip
- Heavy Duty Locking Aluminum Reel Seat
- Premium Ceramic Guides
