How-To — Bonito

In this video, Captains Mike Hogan, Shaun Ruge, and Terry Nugent dial in on the hot albie bite off Cape Cod, MA using the deadly Epoxy Jig. Gear List: Rod: 8' St. Croix Medium Heavy Avid Series Reel: Shimano Saragosa 5k Line: 20lb Power Pro Leader: 30lb Fluorocarbon

We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Jim Barr to discuss casting the Hogy Originals to False Albacore from Rhode Island to New York. Here's what we learned..  Capt. Jim BarrWesbite: www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Location: Near shore waters from Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island to Fishers Island, New York. Tides: Moving water helps but is not key, but primarily ebbing tides, however individual preferences vary depending on the location, tide stage, time of day and moon stage. Approach: Locating fish is primarily visual in this fishery, however good searching baits can be where no fish are evident. Looking for signs of breaking fish, surface...

We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Jim Barr to discuss jigging for Rhode Island bontio & albies with the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures. Here's what we learned...  Capt. Jim BarrWebsite: www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Location: Near shore waters from Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island to Fishers Island, New York. Narragansett Bay, Little Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Southcoast Salt Ponds Tides: Moving water is key, but primarily ebbing tides, however individual preferences vary depending on the location, tide stage, time of day and moon stage. Approach: Locating fish is primarily visual in this fishery. Looking for signs of breaking fish, surface bird activity and using...

The SI Epoxy Jig has become an extremely popular casting lure for tuna and with a few quick modifications is suitable for casting to large topwater tuna up to 250lbs! Each SI Epoxy Jig comes pre-rigged with heavy duty treble hooks suitable for stripers, bonito, albies etc, but are not suitable for tuna larger than 60lbs. Watch the video below for detailed information on how to rig a jig for tuna.