How-To — California

Pro Talk: Perfect Jig For White Seabass

Posted by Ross Gallagher on

Using a 3 oz Epoxy Jig tipped with fresh dead squid is irresistible to a hungry seabass. One or two squid pinned on the same point on the treble hook is a nice big profile for one of these giants. A 35 lber could easily slurp the whole offering in milliseconds.

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How-To: Epoxy Jigs for San Diego Yellowtail

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Morgan Promnitz to discuss jigging for Yellowtail in San Diego from a kayak with Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures. Here's what we learned...  Morgan Promnitz Location: Coastal Southern California – San Diego, La Jolla Season: This is an early Spring to early fall pattern, with the height of the action in the middle of summer. Tides: They always have an effect on fishing, but it’s hard to nail down just what tide these fish like to feed on. Around the kelp forests, I’d say 1 to 2 hours on either side of the high or low...

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How-To: Socal Yellowtail Fishing with Hogy Epoxy Jigs

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Watch as Morgan Promnitz of Hobie Kayak Company sight fishes for free swimming SOCAL Yellowtail using the 4oz Epoxy Surface Jig. The Epoxy jig offers highly reflective bait fish patterns and finishes while offering a traditional surface jig wobble. Rod: St. Croix Triumph 7′ MH 20-40lbReel: Diawa Saltist 4500hLine: 50lb Power Pro BraidLeader: 40lb Fluorocarbon Featured Lures: 4oz Epoxy Jig (Green Mack)  

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Pro Talk: Sand Dab Lures for the Channel Islands Ling Cod

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Tony Vultaggio to discuss the best sand dab lures for targeting Ling Cod with the Hogy Sand Dab Series in California. Here's what we learned... Capt. Tony VultaggioWebsite: www.sbsportfishing.com Location: The Channel Islands, California Tides: The high outgoing produced the best. Approach: Fishing along the islands can be a little tricky. The lings were holding around the transition areas near high spots in 80′ – 120′. It’s important to watch your fish finder to pinpoint how the ling cod are relating to structure on a given day. By far, the most productive areas were...

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How-To: Anchovy Lures for the Channel Islands Cabezon

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Tony Vultaggio to discuss jigging for Cabezon in the Channel Islands, California with the Hogy Drop Shot Rig and the Sand Eel Soft Baits. Here's what we learned...  Capt. Tony VultaggioWebsite: www.santabarbarasportfishing.com Location: The Channel Islands, California Tides: The high outgoing produced the best. Approach: Fishing along the islands can be a little tricky. The Cab’s were holding around the tops of high spots in 80′ – 120′.  Drop Shot Rigs are great for pinpoint presentations when jigging for Cabezon. Rigging Selection: The Hogy 7/0 Drop Shot Rig  Bait Selection: The Hogy Sand Eel Series Why...

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