Hogy Needlefish

A slim, wind-cutting needlefish built to mimic eels and fool striped bass from the surf.

The Hogy Needlefish is a classic design crafted from premium plastic and carefully balanced for subtle, deadly action. Needlefish-style lures are a trusted choice for surf anglers targeting striped bass along shoals, rips, and reef edges. The slender profile matches long, skinny forage like sand eels and silversides. On a steady retrieve, it tracks true with a gentle rolling wobble that looks like a real eel sliding through current. A rear-weighted build helps it punch through wind for long casts when fish are holding beyond the bar.

Key Features

• Slim needlefish profile matches sand eels, squid, silversides, and American eels
• Subtle rolling wobble imitates a disoriented baitfish on a steady retrieve
• Rear-weighted design for long-distance casting into the wind
• Through-wired construction with saltwater-grade frame and hardware
• Hook One rigging with belly treble and rear bucktail flag for solid hookups
• Eco-friendly, plastic-free recyclable packaging

Specs

Rigging & Use

• Cast from the surf or jetty and retrieve slowly to maintain a steady roll
• Fish across rips, drop-offs, and current seams where eels naturally drift
• Let the lure swim just under the surface or through mid-water on calm nights

Why We Like It

This is a needle that does exactly what it should without fuss. It casts far, swims true, and holds up to hard hits from stripers and bluefish. When the bite calls for a clean eel profile, this one earns a spot in the bag.