Hogy - Charter Grade Dog Walker XL

The Hogy Charter Grade Dog Walker XL is a floating topwater plug designed for anglers targeting larger predators feeding on oversized forage. Based on Hogy’s Charter Grade Slider platform, this lure is built to deliver controlled walk-the-dog action while maintaining stability and castability in a range of conditions.

Measuring 8.25 inches and weighing 3.5 ounces, the Dog Walker XL features a rear-weighted design that supports long-distance casting and consistent tracking on retrieve. The moderately tapered belly helps the lure glide side to side with minimal rod input, making it suitable for steady retrieves, pauses, and current-assisted presentations.

Constructed with a buoyant floating body and through-wired internal structure, the Dog Walker XL is intended for inshore and offshore use when targeting species such as striped bass, bluefish, snook, and similar predators. The lure is finished with a durable coating and includes internal rattle chambers to provide audible feedback during retrieval to enhance its appeal.

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.

Features:

• Thru Wired for Offshore Strength
• Moderately Tapered Belly -  Keeps the plug tracking straight for extended “glides” in each direction of the “dog walk.” Facilitates the best action, even in rough conditions.
• Rear-Weighted for Distance and Control - Weighted in the back to maximize casting distance and improve tracking on retrieve. Gets your plug out to far-off surface feeds and keeps control—even in windy or rough conditions.
• Conservation-Minded Lure Design - While it comes equipped with two 3X heavy-duty treble hooks, the plug is intentionally balanced to fish with just one belly hook.
• XL 8.25" Size Imitates Large Forage
• Pre-Rigged 3/0 VMC 2X Treble
  
• Heavy Duty Buoyant Floating Body
  
• 3.5oz Casting Weight
• Rattle Chambers
  
• Classic Walk-The-Dog Action
  
• Durable Finish Coat

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