6.5oz (6") Sand Eel Jig Teaser Assist Hook

The Hogy Assist Hook Rigged Sand Eel Jig Lures are engineered for precision and performance, designed to mimic the slender profile and natural movement of sand eels—a favorite forage of predatory gamefish. Whether you're targeting tuna in deep offshore waters or striped bass inshore, these jigs deliver:

• Fast, Stable Sink Rates: 

- The knife-jig-inspired design ensures rapid descent, even in challenging currents.

• Dynamic Flutter Action: 

- A multi-dimensional, irregular shape creates erratic, lifelike movement that triggers aggressive strikes.

• Durable, Reflective Coating: 

- Enhances visibility to mimic the flash of real baitfish.

• Lifelike Sand Eel Profile:

- What it does: Mimics the natural movement of sand eels, a primary forage for tuna, striped bass, and groundfish.

- Why it matters: Creates an irresistible target with its erratic flutter and reflective patterns.

• Knife-Jig Design:

- What it does: Long, slender profile reduces resistance for fast, efficient sinking.

- Why it matters: Perfect for reaching deep strike zones quickly, even in fast drifts or windy conditions.

• Innovative Flutter Action:

- What it does: A high ridge line and irregular shape ensure no two falls are the same.

- Why it matters: Keeps fish engaged with unpredictable, lifelike movement.

• Heavy-Duty Assist Hooks:

- What it does: Features Mustad Hoodlum 4X Strong Assist Hooks, designed for big game species.

- Why it matters: Provides reliable hook-sets and stands up to hard-fighting fish like tuna.

• Built-In Hogy System Compatibility:

- What it does: Seamlessly pairs with Hogy rods for specialized techniques.

- Why it matters: Enhances angler performance with setups optimized for various conditions.

• Wide Weight Range for Versatility:

- What it does: Offered in weights from 3.5oz to 16oz to adapt to varying depths, currents, and wind conditions.

- Why it matters: Enables anglers to optimize their presentation across shallow, moderate, and deep-water applications.

• Groundfish Techniques:

- Slow Jigging: Drop the jig to the bottom and retrieve slowly with subtle rod lifts to mimic a sand eel burrowing or fluttering. Ideal for fluke, cod, haddock, and seabass.

- Bottom Thumping: Thump on bottom to stir up mud. Best fished with teasers lie the Hogy Jig Biki Rig.

• Striped Bass Techniques:

- Twitch Jigging: Use short, sharp rod movements to create an erratic darting motion that mimics an injured baitfish.

- Snap Jigging: Employ aggressive snaps of the rod to mimic a fleeing sand eel and trigger reaction strikes.

• Tuna Techniques:

- Dead Stick: Drop the jig to a desired depth and hold it still in the water column to attract tuna that are feeding passively.

- Fast Jigging: Use high-speed retrieves to mimic a fleeing sand eel, a technique that triggers aggressive strikes from tuna.

- Snap Jigging: Employ aggressive snaps of the rod to mimic a fleeing sand eel and trigger reaction strikes.

- Drop and Reel: Keep your line taut during descents to detect strikes.