HTO Tic Tac | 3g

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SKU – HTO2648099

Product Details and Uses

An absolute essential for the LRF (Light Rock Fishing) enthusiast, the HTO Tic Tac 3g is a precision metal casting jig designed to target smaller predatory species. When larger lures fail to get a look-in, scaling down to this micro-profile mimic allows you to continuously pick up fish from harbor walls, rocky gullies, and piers.

Despite its diminutive 3g weight, the streamlined, compact metal body slices through crosswinds beautifully, offering impressive casting distances on ultra-light setups.

Technical Performance & Visual Attraction

The HTO Tic Tac is engineered to stimulate multiple predatory triggers at once. Each lure features a highly reflective, multi-angled pattern that produces a frantic flash on both a straight retrieve and a vertical sink. This is backed up by an advanced UV Blast coating, which reacts to ultraviolet light underwater, ensuring the lure glows brightly and remains highly visible even in deeper water or overcast conditions.

To guarantee crisp hookups and reduce snags on rough ground, the lure is fitted with a single HTO Shore Assist hook attached via a supple braid link to the top split ring. The hook itself features a built-in tinsel and lure flash attractor, adding an extra dancing motion that fish instinctively snap at.

Detailed Specifications

Feature	Specification
Weight	3g
Lure Type	Micro Casting Jig / Metal
Hook Configuration	Single HTO Shore Assist hook with flash attractor
Coating	UV Blast maximum attraction coating
Available Options	5 highly reflective color patterns
Target Species	Pollack, mackerel, scad, wrasse, perch, codling, and garfish
Tactics	LRF, micro-jigging, street fishing, and light coastal game

Where & When to Use It

Harbor Walls & Pier Stanchions: Perfect for dropping vertically alongside structure or jigging through the columns for predatory scad, pollack, and mini-wrasse.
Open Water Mackerel Shoals: When summer mackerel are driving tiny baitfish to the surface, this 3g profile matches the hatch flawlessly, triggering instant reaction bites.
Canal & Urban Basin Perch: A brilliant cross-over lure for freshwater street fishing, acting as a small injured minnow when hopped aggressively across gravel bottoms.

Pro Tip: The secret to unlocking the Tic Tac’s deadly action is using a “sink and draw” method rather than a standard, steady retrieve. Cast out on an ultra-light LRF setup, let the lure flutter down on a slack line, and then give the rod tip 2 or 3 sharp upward twitches to snap it up into the water column before letting it fall again. Wary fish will almost always strike on the drop, drawn in by the UV flash and the fluttering assist hook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this lure use a top assist hook instead of a treble hook on the back?

In light rock fishing, you are constantly working close to kelp, barnacles, and jagged rocks. A rear treble hook easily snags the bottom, leading to lost tackle. A top-mounted assist hook rides upwards when the jig is moving, drastically reducing your snag rate while offering a more secure hook-hold in the top lip of the fish.

What rod and line setup matches this 3g jig best?

To cast and work this micro jig effectively, pair it with a dedicated LRF rod rated around 0.5-5g or 1-7g, coupled with a 1000 or 2000 size reel. Use an ultra-thin braided mainline (around 4-8lb) tipped with a 3-5lb fluorocarbon leader to maximize your casting range and sensitivity.

How does the UV Blast coating help in bright daylight?

Even in clear water and bright sunshine, ultraviolet rays penetrate much deeper than visible light. The UV Blast coating reflects this invisible light wave back as a vibrant, natural glow, mimicking the iridescent sheen found on live baitfish like sandeels and sprats.