How-To
The Hogy Citizen Science Albie Study
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Hogy How-To: Fish Logging with Got One App
Posted by Capt. Michael Hogan on
For the passionate fisherman, maintaining a fish log is not merely a record of catches, but a valuable tool that offers a wealth of insights. By documenting specifics such as the date, location, weather conditions, and the size and type of fish caught, anglers can analyze patterns and trends over time. This understanding enables them to predict when and where they might have the best chances of a successful catch in future outings. You’ll be pumped to have the Got One! app for future fish logging.You can literally log fish with a photo, including back in time for up to...
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Capt. Mike's Inshore Tackle Crate & Load Out
Posted by Capt. Michael Hogan on
This mesh crate was designed to house the best representation of my interpretation of the Hogy System. If you were to look back at 99% of my inshore videos over the last 10 years, you would find each of these lures in the video. Maybe and evolution here and there but you get the idea, I feel very strongly that there is not a single fishery on earth where you would find yourself empty handed with this collection. Many lures in this collection are universal, meaning that they can be fished both insure and offshore on any gamefish up...
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Capt. Mike's Offshore Tackle Crate & Load Out
Posted by Capt. Michael Hogan on
Here’s a run-down on my “Jig and Pop” Tuna collection. If I can fit it into this mesh crate, I don’t need it. This mesh crate will hold an entire season’s inventory of lures, including multiples of my favorite colors. Yes, this is a new bag and storage method for me this season, but if I were to go back in time for 10 years, I am not missing one lure from a single fish on a single trip. In other words, this is a complete and robust collection. SOFTBAITS THE TUNA HARNESS JIG It’s hard to beat this lure...
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How To: Lures and Techniques For Spillway Snook
Posted by Ross Gallagher on
Throughout the year in South Florida waters, the fast moving current associated with spillways, weirs, dams and locks offer an extensive feeding ground for snook of all sizes. Offering a wide variety of forage, structure and ambush points, these productive fishing areas can be a bit daunting for anglers unfamiliar with how to fish in heavy current. Fishing The Swing One of the most productive angling techniques for fishing in heavy current is to cast your lure up-current, allowing it to sink close to the bottom, while closely tending the slack line as the lure sweeps near the bottom along...