Hogy Squinnow Jig (4.5oz / 4.5") – Saltwater Metal Casting & Vertical Jigging Lure

Short Summary (Above the Fold)

Get down fast and stay in the strike zone with the Hogy 4.5oz Squinnow Jig. Bridging the gap between fast-sinking knife jigs and standard bottom rigs, the Squinnow combines a compact squid-and-minnow silhouette with a unique dual-taper design. At 4.5 ounces, this lure punches through mid-depth currents while delivering an enticing, erratic flutter on the descent. It is designed to target Black Sea Bass, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Snapper, Porgy, Tautog, and Groupers in depths of 40 to 100+ feet.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual-Taper Flutter Action: Features a rounded belly and flat-top body that produces a pulsing, erratic wobble on a semi-tight line, mimicking juvenile squid, crabs, and baitfish.

• 4.5oz Fast-Sinking Profile: Ideal weight for maintaining vertical orientation and bottom contact in moderate currents or mid-depth offshore structure without blowing out.

• Biki-Teaser Assist Hook: Outfitted with heavy-duty 1/0 Mustad teaser assist hooks that draw reaction strikes from finicky bottom-feeders while minimizing snags on sticky structure.

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Engineered with saltwater-grade through-wire reinforcement, ultra-durable paint finishes, and heavy-duty split rings to hold up against aggressive game fish and rocky bottoms.

• Versatile Rigging Options: Fished straight out of the package with no bait required, or tipped with squid/crab strips for enhanced scent.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Fishing Techniques

• Slow Lift & Fall: Lower the jig to the bottom, smoothly sweep your rod tip up 2 to 3 feet, and drop back down on a semi-tight line. The 4.5oz Squinnow will flutter erratically on the fall—where the majority of bites occur.

• Sand Kicking & Bottom Tapping: Tap the bottom repeatedly to disturb sand and gravel. This creates small debris clouds that imitate crustacean prey like calico crabs. Pausing briefly allows the jig to sit upright, inviting aggressive strikes.

• Drift Jigging: When drifting across humps, drop-offs, or wreck edges, allow current and boat drift to carry the jig along the bottom while giving subtle rhythmic rod twitches to trigger reaction strikes.