Charter Grade Plugs
Surface Eraser
The Hogy Surface Eraser is perhaps the most versatile topwater lure that exists. It casts like a jig, fishes like a softbait, and functions like a plug. Designed for maximum casting distance and topwater finesse, it’s the perfect choice for long-range presentations, finicky fish, and
pressured waters.
Designed with the casting distance of a jig and the action of a softbait. Captain Mike show's us how to fish the Surface Eraser with 3 different retrieves for Cape Cod Albies.
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Casts Like a Jig. Dances Like a Softbait. Hooks Fish Like a Plug.
Key Product Features:
Unique Tear-Shaped Weight Plate for Maximum Casting: Designed for extreme casting distance, even in headwinds. Reaches farther than traditional soft plastics and lets you cover more water.
Exceptional Durability & Subtle Surface Presence: Built with heavy-duty components while maintaining a subtle, non-spooking profile. Lasts longer than soft plastics while still delivering lifelike movement.
Battle-Ready Strength: The reinforced harness construction is engineered to hold up against the toughest strikes from massive tuna, providing security and reliability during extended battles.
Why It Works:
Casts Like a Bullet: Get more distance than soft plastics or metals.
Versatile Action: Three retrieve styles plus a hook-reversible swimming action.
Subtle Surface Presence: Perfect for spooky, selective fish.
Durable Yet Life-Like: Handles big fish without getting shredded.
How To Use:
Skippy Retrieve: High rod tip, fast retrieve—skips like a fleeing baitfish, ideal for albies and bluefish.
Needlefish Glide: Moderate-speed retrieve keeps it tracking smoothly, mimicking an effortless needlefish—perfect for stripers in calm water.
Twitch-Pause: Sharp twitches with brief pauses create a softbait-like darting action—deadly on finicky fish.
Surface Erasers: Casts Like a Jig, Dances Like a Softbait!
Surface Eraser Plugs
Expanded Size Options for Hogy Surface Erasers:
4inch 3/4oz: Designed for light tackle enthusists, these long casting plugs are a favorite for anglers targeting albies, bonito and finicky school stripers.
5inch 1.75oz: The perfect size and weight for larger stripers and land based surf and shore anglers needing extra reach on windy days.
6inch 2.5oz: The bigger bait imitator, offering a large profile with unlimited casting range. Ideal for big stripers, school tuna and everything inbetween.
“In the 2 weeks Ive had my bubblegum surface eraser, bluefish, stripers, and little tunny have found it simply irresistible. Whether its fished skippy, softbait, or needlefished, the fish can twist, rattle, and shake but their going no where thanks to the VMC In-Line Hook and its incredible hook up ratios” Hogy Customer Kyle M.
FAQ
Quick answers for most commonly asked questions about the Surface Eraser Plug and fishing applications.
How should I store the Hogy Surface Eraser?
There are so many reasons of why we are big fans on in-line single J-hooks. In addition to healthier releases, better landing
rates on larger fish, we love how storable inline rigged jigs are in mesh roll up bags.
The best way to store it is in a medium mesh roll-up lure bag. This keeps it organized, prevents hook tangles, and allows it to air dry after use. Always rinse with fresh water after each trip.
What colors match different baitfish?
Squid Imitation: Amber, Pink, Bone
Sand Eels & Peanut Bunker: Olive, Chrome
Herring: Bone, Chrome
Can I jig the Hogy Surface Eraser?
Absolutely! The Hogy Surface Eraser has killer action when jigged. On drop the keel weight gives the jig a little dance on the drop, and almost walks the dog on a lift! While jigging wasn’t part of the design theory of this lure, it certainly worked out! It sure does pay to be lucky!
We have intentionally jigged weakfish, like on this shoot here: LINK A lot of folks use the Surface eraser for sand eels on shallow water structure with light leaders for finiky fish. The long skinny bodies are like having a built in leader into the lure!
Striper anglers in our area here at Hogy HQ regularly drop the surface eraser on bass keyed in on sand eels in shallow water. The 4” version in skinny water with micro bait, and the larger version in deeper water with oceanic sized sand eels.
I heard you can reverse the hook. Is that true?
Yes! When you reverse the hook, it converts into a slow-swimming plug with a subtle “wag n roll” action. This gives you two lures in one, allowing you to switch up presentations without changing gear. We are big fans of rigging this way in skinny back bays and estuaries.
Did I hear that this Captain Mike’s favorite lure?
Yes… but he loves them all in their own unique ways.
TIPS & TECHNIQUE
SURFACE ERASER PLUGS
Casting SMALL Surface Plugs for Striped Bass | NEW Hogy Surface Eraser
How To: Topwater Fishing for Bluefish | NEW Hogy Surface Eraser
Early Season Albie Fishing | Casting Surface Plugs
Topwater Albie Fishing | New England Fall Run
Finicky Striped Bass | Micro Bait | Surface Erasers
Finicky Striped Bass On Surface Erasers
Jigging for Weakfish | Upper Buzzards Bay | Fall Run
Roll Up Storage
Keep all your Surface Erasers carefully stored in one place with easy to rinse and store marine grade mesh storage bags.
- Easy-rinse marine grade mesh.
- Holds up to 8 Surface Erasers.
- Hassle free multi-pouch storage.
- Sturdy and durable locking wrap.
Inshore 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
