8.5oz (5.5inch) Squinnow Jig

The Squinnow Groundfish Jig is our compact flutter solution for bottom oriented fish that demand control, not chaos.Where knife jigs drop fast and cut current, and thumpers sit upright and pulse, the Squinnow lives in between.

It flutters on the fall, stays dense enough to maintain bottom contact, and remains compact enough to imitate crabs and juvenile squid without overpowering pressured fish.

When fish are tight to sand humps, gravel edges, shoals, or light structure and ignoring aggressive presentations, the Squinnow slows the game down and keeps you in the strike zone.No bait required. No complicated rigs. Just lift, fall, feel bottom, repeat.

• Key Features & Benefits

- Biki Teaser Assist Hooks for Finicky Fish: Enhances the lure with fluttering teaser strands that mimic smaller bait, enticing wary bottom fish to strike.

- Fast Sinking Profile: The slim profile allows for fast sinking and precise control, even in deep water and strong currents.

- High Flutter Action: Unique Dual-Taper design offers erratic flutter action to mimic the appearance and movement of small crab, shrimp or squid, common prey for bottom-dwelling species.

• How To Use:

- Lightweight Jigs (1.75 oz & 3.5 oz): These lighter jigs are perfect for targeting bottom fish like fluke, porgy, and seabass in shallow waters or areas with minimal current. Their reduced weight allows for controlled, precise presentations near structure without spooking fish.

- Heavyweight Jigs (4.5oz, 6.5oz, & 8.5oz): Designed for deeper waters and strong currents, these heavier jigs sink quickly and stay in the strike zone, making them ideal for larger species like snapper and grouper. The added weight ensures stability and effective action in challenging conditions.

Slow Jigging the Squinnow Jig

Situation: When groundfish are holding tight to bottom along sandy flats, gravel edges, or wreck contours. Effective during moderate drift when a pulsing fall triggers reaction strikes.

• Rod Angle:

- Begin with the rod at a neutral 9 o’clock position to keep the jig in contact with bottom.


- On each lift, raise the rod smoothly to 11 o’clock.


- Drop the rod back to 9 o’clock while feeding controlled slack to allow the jig to flutter.

• Retrieve Motion: Smooth 2–3 foot lift followed by a controlled fall. The rounded belly of the Squinnow produces a pulsing descent that mimics crabs or juvenile squid.
• Reel Speed: Minimal. One or two slow turns only to pick up slack and maintain contact. The reel supports the motion but never drives it.
• Tactic: Focus on consistency and bottom presence. Allow the jig to settle between lifts, then repeat the slow lift and fall cadence. Strikes often come on the drop or immediately as the jig touches bottom again.

Bottom Tap and Hold

Situation: Best when fluke, sea bass, or tautog are feeding tight to bottom along sandy drop-offs, gravel contours, or rocky ledges. Works well in slack tide or slow drift when fish are inspecting baits closely.

• Rod Angle:


- Keep the rod low, around the 8 o’clock position, to maintain bottom contact.


- Point the tip directly toward the jig for clean feedback on each tap.

• Retrieve Motion: Short, sharp taps to kick sand or gravel, followed by a complete stop to let the jig rest upright.
• Reel Speed: None during the tap sequence. Only turn the handle to pick up slack line or reset position after a drift.
• Tactic: Let the jig do the work. The compact body stirs bottom material and mimics benthic prey such as crabs. Pauses are critical—many strikes occur when the jig sits still after a tap.

Flutter Twitch

Situation: Effective when drifting across sandy flats, gravel edges, or shoal crests with light to moderate current. Ideal for covering water and presenting the jig naturally along bottom contours.

• Rod Angle:


- Hold the rod at a neutral position, around 9 o’clock.


- Keep the tip pointed slightly down-current to follow the drift.

• Retrieve Motion: Allow the jig to trail while adding light rhythmic twitches of the rod tip. The short, thick body flutters subtly as it moves across bottom.
• Reel Speed: Minimal. Maintain just enough pressure to keep slack out of the line while letting the drift carry the jig.
• Tactic: Use current and boat drift as the driver. The jig dances naturally across sand and gravel, imitating small crabs or juvenile squid moving with the tide. Strikes often come as the jig lifts slightly with current, then settles again.

Environmental Factors (E) Weather | Light | Sea Conditions

• Use Squinnow when:

- Light to moderately heavy current when properly weighted

- Clear to moderately clear water

• Why Squinnow:

- Controlled flutter combined with consistent bottom contact triggers fish that are being fussy.

Observational Factors (O) | Bait Presence | Predator Behavior | Wildlife Signals

Observational Factors (BASE)

• B — Bait

- Known heavy structure areas likely to house crustaceans

- Bottom-based forage presence

- Minimal surface activity

• A — Activity

- No strikes on faster jigs

- Subtle tap bites

- Mixed bag showing on the machine

• Why Squinnow:

- It slows the presentation and keeps the jig in the inspection window longer.

Structure + Approach (S+A)

• Tactical drifts and anchor positioning relative to:

- Sandy humps

- Gravel patches

- Nearshore wreck edges

- Shoal transitions

- Mixed bottom transitions

- Deep boulders

• E — Echoes

- Marks tight to bottom

- Live bottom readings

Techniques (Retrieve Styles)

Lift & Fall (Primary)

• Controlled 6–12” lift

- Pause on slack

- Let it flutter

- Reconnect to bottom

• Slow Sweep

- Gentle rod sweep

- Semi-tight line drop

- Maintain contact

• Sand Kick

- Light thumps to disturb bottom

- Mimics crab movement

• Hover & Hold

- Let it sit briefly

- Small shake

- Trigger bite from inspection fish