Hogy Squinnow Jig (6.5oz / 5") – Saltwater Metal Casting & Vertical Jigging Lure

Short Summary (Above the Fold)

Tackle deep water and heavy currents without sacrificing erratic, fish-attracting action with the Hogy 6.5oz (5") Squinnow Jig. Bridging the gap between fast-sinking knife jigs and standard bottom rigs, the heavy-duty Squinnow pairs a compact squid-and-minnow silhouette with a low center-of-gravity, dual-taper design. At 6.5 ounces, this lure punches straight through strong offshore drifts in depths from 50 to 100+ feet while maintaining a pulsing flutter on the fall. It is built to target trophy Black Sea Bass, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Tautog, Cod, Snapper, and Grouper around deep wrecks, shoals, and reef structures.

Key Features & Benefits

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

• Heavyweight Deep-Water Performance: Solid metal core and compact 5-inch profile slice through high-velocity currents, keeping your line vertical and holding bottom in 50–100+ feet of water.

• Mustad Teaser Assist Hook: Outfitted with a heavy-duty Mustad Teaser Assist Hook connected via stainless split rings to trigger aggressive reaction strikes while minimizing snags on sticky structure.

• Commercial-Grade Through-Wire Construction: Engineered with full through-wire reinforcement, reflective scale/glow finishes, and corrosion-resistant hardware to hold up against trophy groundfish and sharp teeth.

• No Bait Required: Highly effective fished clean straight out of the package, or easily tipped with squid, clams, or crab for added scent.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Fishing Techniques

• Slow Lift & Fall (Deep Jigging): Lower to bottom, smoothly lift the rod tip 2 to 3 feet, and lower on a semi-tight line. The 6.5oz Squinnow will flutter on the descent, triggering reaction bites on the drop.

• Bottom Tap & Hold: Short, sharp rod taps kick up sand and gravel clouds, imitating crabs or benthic forage. Pause brief moments between taps to allow the jig to rest upright.

• Offshore Drift Jigging: When drifting over deep ledges, humps, or wreck edges, let current carry the jig along bottom while giving soft, rhythmic twitches to trigger strikes.