Menhaden "Pogie" Pendant

Menhaden "Pogie" Baitfish Pendant – Inshore Collection Nautical Treasure Jewelry

The unsung hero of the sea — the baitfish that powers the food chain.

The Menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus), also known as Bunker, Pogie, or Fatback, is one of the most important saltwater baitfish in the Atlantic and Gulf. These prolific schooling fish form massive bait balls that attract stripers, bluefish, tarpon, redfish, drum, and many other game species. Anglers use them as live bait, cut bait, and for chum — making the menhaden an essential part of inshore and nearshore fishing success.

Handcrafted by Nautical Treasure Jewelry, this highly detailed anatomical Menhaden Baitfish Pendant captures the fish in a classic horizontal swimming pose. Every scale, fin ray, gill plate, deep body profile, and subtle contour is meticulously sculpted to reflect the true anatomy of this vital forage fish. The intricate texturing highlights the menhaden’s distinctive silvery-green sheen and chunky build that anglers instantly recognize.

Designed to lie beautifully flat against the chest, the pendant hangs horizontally from a rugged mariner’s shackle bail, delivering a clean, balanced, and authentic nautical look.

Available Options:

• Sizes: Small (36mm / 1.50 inches), Medium (44mm / 1.89 inches), Large (56mm / 2.28 inches)
• Metals: Sterling Silver, 10K, 14K, and 18K Gold (Yellow Gold or White Gold)
• Finish: With or without rich enamel detailing for added lifelike silvery-green color and contrast

Each piece features a brilliant high-polished mirror finish with exceptional texturing that makes the scales and anatomical details come alive. The heavy-duty shackle bail ensures secure, proud hanging with true inshore character.

Whether you chunk menhaden for big stripers, net pogies for live bait, or simply appreciate the foundation of the marine food web — this pendant is a wearable tribute to one of the hardest-working baitfish in the ocean.

For the bait fisherman. For the serious inshore angler. For those who know what fuels the bite.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Design Name: "Menhaden Baitfish" Pendant
• Material: Sterling Silver / Yellow Gold / White Gold
• Material Purity: .925 / 10K / 14K / 18K
• Material Color: Yellow / White
• Manufacturing Process: Investment Casting
• Finish: High Polish
• Gemstone: None
• Gender: Unisex
• Jewelry Type: Pendant
• Bail Type: Shackle
• Bail/Chain Size: SM 6mm Standard (XS 4mm, MD 8mm, LG 10mm, XL 12mm available upon request)
• Orientation: Horizontal Anatomical
• Design Method: Highly Detailed Sculpted Anatomical
• Feature: 2D (One sided / Shelled)
• Sold By: Each
• Width: Small 38mm / Medium 48mm / Large 58mm
• Weights: Approximate and vary based on size, shackle, metal, and composition
• Recommended Chains: Light or medium Custom Swivel Link Chain, Mariner Link, or Anchor Puff chain
• Designer: Nautical Treasure Jewelry
• Origin: Made in the USA!

Craftsmanship All of our designs are original creations handcrafted by skilled artisans right here in the U.S.A. Every piece receives meticulous attention to detail, faithfully reproducing the anatomy and spirit of the species.

Quality & Value Superior craftsmanship with heirloom-quality construction. Our pieces are notably heavier and more substantial than mass-produced alternatives. Nautical Treasure stands behind every pendant with a limited lifetime guarantee.

Ideal for Gifting A thoughtful gift for the angler who understands the importance of good bait. Each piece arrives individually boxed in branded packaging with a complimentary Nautical Treasure polishing cloth.

Shipping In-stock orders ship within 1–2 business days (M–F, excluding holidays). Non-stock items: 5–7 business days to manufacture + 2 business days to ship via USPS Priority Mail (Continental US). We ship only to verified addresses.

Returns & Exchange Returns accepted on non-special orders within 15 days. Item must be unworn and in resalable condition.

Check out our Inshore Collection for more baitfish, mullet, redfish, snook, trout, and other shallow-water favorites in both anatomical and action poses.

Made in America by Anglers for Anglers *Precious metal prices may vary with market spot price. **Enamel available upon request as illustrated (+$100)

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