Hogy Big-Game Sand Eel Jigs
Sand Eel Jigs
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.
The Sand Eel Vertical Jig is designed to be the ultimate imitator of one of the ocean's most prolific baitfish, the sand eel, a favorite prey for a multitude of predatory species including tuna and striped bass.
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Key Product Features:
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.
Paired with Hogy System Rods—like the Hybrid Conventional, Tuna Jigging, and Hybrid Inshore rods—these jigs elevate your fishing game with tailored setups for every scenario.
Why It Works:
The Hogy Big Game Sand Eel Jigs combine unmatched durability and strength with strategic design for high-visibility and rapid descent. Built for the demands of trophy-class tuna fishing, these jigs withstand aggressive strikes, deliver secure hook sets, and maximize control in deep, turbulent waters.
“Northeast’s #1 Tuna Jig. Charter Grade.”
Sand Eel Jigs
Expanded Size Options for Hogy Big Game Sand Eel Jigs for consistent, realistic action across sizes.
Lightweight Jigs (3.5oz & 4.5oz): Best for depths under 70 feet, where precision and subtle action are key for targeting fish in calm to moderately moving waters.
Medium Jigs (6.5oz & 8.5oz): Perfect for depths between 70 and 140 feet, with adjustments for moderate currents. These weights balance sink rates with lifelike presentations in mid-depth applications.
Heavy Jigs (12oz & 16oz): Ideal for deeper waters ranging from 140 to 280 feet, especially in strong currents or windy conditions where maintaining bottom contact is crucial.
Perfectly Paired Tuna Grade Rigging
Teaser Assist Hooks
At Hogy, we believe in using “universal" components whenever possible. At Hogy, universal means that it is a hook, rig or lure that we feel is equally suitable for inshore species such as tarpon and stripers in addition to offshore fish, such as bluefin tuna and this hook fits the bill perfectly.
“ This jig is fantastic. It’s a perfect sand eel imitation and comes in various weights. It jigs easily and hold on tight! ” Hogy Customer Steve T.
FAQ
Quick answers for most commonly asked questions about the Sand Eel Jig and fishing applications.
What makes the Hogy Sand Eel Jig different from other knife jigs?
The Hogy Sand Eel Jig combines the quick sink rate of a traditional knife jig with a unique, multi-dimensional design. Its irregular shape creates unpredictable flutter on the fall, mimicking a wounded baitfish and enticing predatory strikes. The assist hook rigging ensures durability and strong hook-ups, even during intense battles with big game fish like tuna and striped bass.
How do I choose the right weight for my conditions?
Choose your jig weight based on water depth and current strength.
3.5oz & 4.5oz: Ideal for depths under 70 feet in calm conditions.
6.5oz & 8.5oz: Best for depths of 70 to 140 feet, with moderate currents.
12oz & 16oz: Perfect for deep waters (140 to 280 feet) or strong currents where a faster sink rate is critical.
What’s the best technique for tuna with this jig?
Dead Stick: Drop the jig to the desired depth and hold it still in the water column to attract passively feeding tuna.
Fast Jigging: Use high-speed retrieves to mimic a fleeing sand eel, triggering aggressive strikes.
Snap Jigging: Employ sharp, aggressive rod movements to imitate erratic, darting prey.
Drop and Reel: Keep your line taut during the descent to detect strikes, and retrieve at a controlled pace to stay in the strike
zone.
Whydoes Capt. Mike prefer using knife-style jigs with spinning gear?
Capt. Mike prefers spinning rods because they allow him to work the jig with his dominant arm while retrieving with his non-dominant hand. This setup provides better control, endurance, and a natural feel when speed jigging, especially
during prolonged sessions targeting powerful fish like tuna.
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Roll Up Storage
Keep all your Sand Eel Jigs carefully stored in one place with easy to rinse and store marine grade mesh storage bags.
- Easy-rinse marine grade mesh.
- Holds up to 12 Sand Eel Jigs.
- Hassle free multi-pouch storage.
- Sturdy and durable locking wrap.
Tuna Jig & Pop Rods
Hogy's offshore jig and pop rods will have you prepared for targeting tuna with a variety of casting and jigging applications. Featuring Hogy's best selling tuna spinning and tuna jigging rods.
Hogy Tuna Casting Spinning Rod:
We've designed this Tuna Casting Spinning rod for casting big plugs and soft baits for large tuna offshore. Over the years it was hard for us to find the perfect rod that offered high-performance casting heavy plugs for tuna, so we decided to build our own.
Hogy Tuna Jigging Spinning Rod:
Like most of our lures, the Hogy System: Hogy Tuna Jigging Rod nails the right weight, action and backbone for long days jigging for big tuna. Designed to accommodate 10,000 to 20,000 class big game spinning reels, this rod is easy and fun to use, weighing only 12oz.
