Amber Colored Plugs Are Unique

for Spring Stripers

Hogy’s Amber-colored plugs uniquely mimic the translucent, amber-hued appearance of squid—a primary forage for striped bass in the spring. This coloration offers a realistic silhouette and subtle flash that closely matches squid under varied light conditions, giving anglers an edge when targeting selective bass during peak squid runs.

Mini-Chug Popper - 3.5" 1/2oz

Traditionally known for revolutionizing tuna popping, is equally effective for targeting false albacore inshore. Featuring a large cup face, this popper maximizes water displacement and creates an attention-grabbing splash. When worked correctly, the popper throws a significant amount of water ahead, amplifying splash and noise to serve as powerful attractants. This chugging style retrieve makes this lure irresistible to false albacore, especially in calm waters with scattered fish.

Key Features:

Large Cup Face: Maximizes water displacement.
Attention-Grabbing Splash: Effective for inshore use.
Chugging Style Retrieve: Ideal for false albacore.

When to Use:

Calm Waters: Best in calm conditions where the splash and noise can travel further.
Scattered Fish: Ideal for attracting scattered schools of false albacore.
Surface Feeding: Effective when fish are actively feeding near the surface.
Low Light Conditions: Use during dawn or dusk when fish are more likely to be near the surface.

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XL Dog Walker - 8.25" 3.5oz

The XL Dog Walker isn’t just another big plug. It’s the culmination of over a decade of Hogy topwater development—designed with feedback from our pro staff, charter captains, and thousands of casts in the field. Every element—from the fuselage shape to the weight chambering—is tuned to offer the ultimate big bait walk-the-dog experience.

How To Fish It:

Power Walk-the-Dog: Rod tip down, steady rhythmic pops. Wide zig-zag motion triggers feeding strikes in fast water.

Pop Pause Method: 2–3 pops followed by a long pause. Mimics a stunned baitfish—often when fish commit.

Structure Swing: Cast across current and allow plug to swing across ambush zones. Slight rod twitches keep action tight as plug swings.

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Classic Charter Popper 4" - 7"

Where and When to use: The Hogy Charter Grade Classic Popper is a go-to topwater option for a wide range of species including striped bass, snook, tarpon, bluefish, and redfish. Its versatile action and durable construction make it effective in both inshore and nearshore environments.

This popper excels in high-percentage spots like rocky shorelines, sandbars, estuary mouths, rips, and surf zones, where predatory fish ambush bait near the surface. Prime seasons run spring through fall, with low-light conditions—like dawn, dusk, or overcast days—offering the most consistent topwater opportunities.

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Classic Dogwalker 6" 1.75oz

With its slender body, rear-weighted balance, and through-wire construction, it casts like a missile and dances like a baitfish in distress. Its versatile profile is small enough to imitate sand eels or peanut bunker, yet big enough to pass as herring or smaller pogies. That’s why it’s become a confidence lure for anglers chasing both aggressive surface feeds and pressured, picky fish.

How to Fish It:

Walk-the-Dog Retrieve: Rod tip down, short rhythmic twitches, medium retrieve speed. Creates a zig-zagging panic pattern that’s irresistible to gamefish

Fast Darting Retrieve: Faster cadence and tighter twitches. Triggers strikes from fired-up fish chasing bait. Covers more ground in shorter time.

Pause-and-Twitch: Pause mid-retrieve, then twitch gently Slows the bait down just enough for tracking fish to commit. Ideal for fishing the swing in rips.

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Surface Eraser 4" - 6"

The Hogy Surface Eraser is perhaps the most versatile topwater lure that exists. It casts like a jig, fishes like a softbait, and functions like a plug. Designed for maximum casting distance and topwater finesse, it’s the perfect choice for long-range presentations, finicky fish, and pressured waters.

How to Use:

Skippy Retrieve: High rod tip, fast retrieve—skips like a fleeing baitfish, ideal for albies and bluefish.

Needlefish Glide: Moderate-speed retrieve keeps it tracking smoothly, mimicking an effortless needlefish—perfect for stripers in calm water.

Twitch-Pause: Sharp twitches with brief pauses create a softbait-like darting action—deadly on finicky fish.

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