Micro Metal Bundle | Fall Albie & Bonito (7pc) + Small Mesh Jig Storage Bag

Cover more water, cast farther, and match the hatch with Hogy’s Micro Metal Bundle — a hand-picked selection of small-profile metal lures engineered for targeting hardtail species like false albacore and bonito during their frenzied fall feeds. This curated set includes the Chovy Jig, Peanut Sand Eel Jig, Peanut Jig, and Small Heavy Minnow, each designed to imitate the tiny baitfish albies key in on — from peanut bunker to bay anchovies and juvenile sand eels.

With their compact profiles and exceptional casting distance, these lures shine in blitz conditions and are ideal for any angler looking to extend their reach and keep presentations subtle and realistic.

• Long-Casting, Compact Design:

- What it does: Aerodynamic shape and optimal weight distribution allow for exceptional casting distance.

- Why it matters: Lets anglers cover more water and reach busting fish without spooking them.

• Ultra-Durable Finish:

- What it does: Protects the jig’s reflective finish from wear and tear.

- Why it matters: Maintains a lifelike baitfish appearance, even after multiple strikes.

• Balanced Weight for Multiple Retrieve Styles:

- What it does: Designed for slow to fast retrieves while keeping a natural action.

- Why it matters: Adapts to changing fish behavior, whether they prefer a fast-moving bait or a fluttering injured fish imitation.

• Versatile Across Species and Conditions:

- What it does: Effective on false albacore, bonito, striped bass, bluefish, and other inshore predators.

- Why it matters: Provides a go-to lure for light tackle fishing, eliminating the need to switch baits constantly.

• Casting:

- Target surface-feeding fish by casting into busting schools and retrieving at a moderate to fast speed.

- Adjust retrieve style based on how aggressively fish are feeding.

• Slow Rolling Retrieve:

- Ideal for striped bass and bluefish, keeping the jig at midwater depths.

• Twitch & Pause Retrieve:

- Works well in low-light conditions or when fish are hesitant to commit.

• Environmental Factors (E):

- Greasy Calm: The Peanut’s soft entry and wobbly fall give it a natural presence in flat water. Opt for the smaller, flatter profile with subtle action. Match finesse with natural bait profiles.

- Low Light: The wobbly fall and slow retrieve create extra flash and silhouette. The flat body catches light at wider angles than narrow-profile jigs, making it more visible at dawn, dusk, or overcast.

- Finicky Fish: Soft sweep and flutter-fall keep the lure in the zone with natural action. The Peanut is designed for exactly this scenario — fish that are watching closely and need to be convinced.

- Light to Moderate Wind: The Peanut handles moderate conditions well. In heavier wind, step up to the 2oz or switch to Heavy Minnow for range.

• Observational Factors (O):

- Fish Tracking but Not Striking: This is the Peanut’s primary scenario. The flutter-fall gives tracking fish one more look at a helpless baitfish slipping away. Sweep it, let it fall, and the wobble does the convincing.

- Tight, Selective Feeds: When fish are circling dense bait balls and being picky about what they eat. The slow wobble on a steady retrieve blends into the school naturally.

- Mixed Column Blitzes: Adjust retrieve speed and let the Peanut Kerplunk to deeper layers below the surface chaos. The flutter-fall is deadly on fish holding underneath a blitz.

- Surface Teasing (Calm Conditions): In calmer water, the Peanut’s wider body displaces more water than narrow-profile jigs, creating a subtle pressure wave that alerts nearby fish.

• Structure + Approach (S + A):

- Shallow Flats: Fish here are spooky. You need a soft entry, slow retrieve, and natural presentation. The Peanut flutters on the fall and wobbles through without disrupting the zone.

- Estuary Mouths: In slower, more relaxed water where you can present with subtlety, the Peanut’s slow wobble shines. Perfect for coaxing bites from hesitant fish staging in estuary transitions.

- From a Boat — Following Fish: For fish trailing bait or holding off structure. The Peanut’s flutter-fall and slow sweep convert followers that refuse faster, louder presentations.

- Shallow Jigging Crossover: Drop and flutter for sea bass, fluke, and bottom stripers. The flat body provides more visual presence on the fall than narrow-profile jigs.

• (1) 1.25oz (3") Heavy Minnow Jig Silverside
• (1) 2oz (3") Heavy Minnow Jig Olive
• (1) 3/8oz (2inch) Peanut 'Chovy Jig Silverside
• (1) 5/8oz (2.5inch) Peanut 'Chovy Jig Shrimp
• (1) 1oz (3inch) Peanut Jig Peanut Bunker
• (1) 2oz (3.5inch) Peanut Jig Peanut Bunker
• (1) 1.25oz (3.5") Peanut Sand Eel Jig Albie Crack
• (1) Mesh In-Line / Assist Hook Jig Bag - Small (Fit's Jigs Up To 4.5")