HTO Tic Tac – 40g 82mm

The HTO Tic Tac 40g is a high-performance casting jig engineered for light game and rock fishing enthusiasts who demand distance and versatility. At 82mm, it offers a perfect “snack-sized” profile that mimics a wide range of small baitfish, making it a universal magnet for UK predatory species. Whether you are launching it from a windswept pier or jigging it vertically over a rocky reef, the Tic Tac is designed to get noticed and get eaten.

Each lure is finished with a specialized UV Blast coating, ensuring it remains highly visible even in deep water or low-light conditions where standard colors fade. This is paired with high-reflectivity patterns that catch and throw light with every movement. To ensure you convert every strike into a landed fish, the Tic Tac comes pre-rigged with a premium HTO Shore Assist hook, complete with a “lure flash” attractor for added micro-movement and visual trigger.

Why the HTO Tic Tac 40g is a Lure Box Essential

• Maximum Casting Distance: The 40g weight and aerodynamic 82mm body allow you to reach distant “boils” and deep-water ledges that other lures simply can’t reach.

• UV Blast Technology: Treated with a UV-active coating that “glows” under the water’s surface, providing a massive advantage in murky water or on overcast days.

• Ready-to-Fish Assist Hook: Features a single HTO Shore Assist hook with integrated flash tinsel, reducing snags on the bottom while increasing the hook-up rate on the strike.

• Irresistible “Jig & Flutter” Action: Designed to dart erratically on the retrieve and flutter enticingly on the drop, mimicking a wounded baitfish.

• Versatile Species Appeal: A proven winner for Pollack, Codling, Wrasse, Mackerel, Scad, and Garfish. It’s even a secret weapon for specimen Perch in freshwater!

Detailed Specifications

Examples of Where to Use the HTO Tic Tac 40g

• Deep Water Rock Marks: Cast out and let the jig sink to the bottom. Use a “sink and draw” retrieve to search through the kelp for Pollack and Wrasse.

• Pier & Breakwater Fishing: Ideal for “working the walls.” Drop it vertically alongside the pilings or cast into the main channel for passing Mackerel and Scad.

• Surf & Shingle Beaches: The 40g weight provides the “punch” needed to cut through a headwind, making it perfect for targeting Bass and Garfish in the surf.

Gerry’s Fishing Pro Tip

The secret to the Tic Tac is in the “drop.” Most predatory fish will hit this lure as it is fluttering down, not while you are pulling it. Try a “triple-twitch” retrieve followed by a 2–3 second pause on a semi-slack line. Watch your line closely—if it “ticks” or jumps during the pause, strike hard! Also, because it comes with an Assist Hook at the head rather than a treble at the tail, you can fish this much closer to the “snaggy” bottom with a significantly lower risk of losing your lure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is “UV Blast”? UV Blast is a coating that reflects ultraviolet light, which penetrates deeper into the water than visible light. Fish see UV light much better than humans do, so the lure looks much “brighter” and more obvious to them in deep or dark water.

• Why only one hook at the top? This is a “Shore Assist” setup. Having the hook at the head (the “eye” end) is more natural, as most predators strike the head of their prey. It also prevents the hook from dragging along the bottom and snagging on rocks or weed.

• Can I use this in freshwater? Absolutely! The 40g Tic Tac is a fantastic “search bait” for large Perch and Pike in deep reservoirs or canals.

• Does the paint job last? HTO uses a durable, multi-layered finish, but like all metal jigs, it will eventually show “battle scars” from hitting rocks. Many anglers find that a slightly chipped jig actually works better as it looks even more like a damaged baitfish