How-To — Drop Shot Rig

How To: Deep Drop Soft Baits for Grouper and Snapper

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We join Capt. Moe and Capt. Eric of Journey South Outfitters in Venice, Louisiana for a few days of offshore fishing. In this segment we deep drop large Hogy Soft Baits for snapper and grouper in 350′ – 600′. Learn how to rig and fish soft baits for deep water species. Gear List Rod: 6′ 6″ Shimano H Trevala Reel: Shimano Torium 20 Line: Powerpro 65lb Leader: 80lb Fluorocarbon Lure/Rigging Selection: Hogy 11/0 HD Drop Shot Rig & the 10-inch Hogy Original Series Soft Bait

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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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Pro Talk: Jigging Lures for the Channel Islands Vermillion Rockfish

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Tony Vultaggio to discuss the best jigging lures for targeting Vermillion Rockfish in the Channel Islands, 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 Reds’s were holding around the tops of high spots in 80′ – 120′.  Proper boat positioning is key for pinpoint presentations when jigging for Vermillion Rockfish. Rigging Selection: The Hogy 11/0 Drop Shot Rig and the Barbarian Jig Head  Bait Selection: The Hogy Sand Eel Series Why Bhis Bait? ...

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Pro Talk: Drop Shot Rigs for Deep Water Grouper

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Ross Gallagher, sales director at Hogy Lure Company, to discuss using drop shot rigs for deep water grouper in Fort Meyers, FL. Here's what we learned...   Capt. Ross GallagherSales Director at Hogy Lure CompanyThe Intrepid Angler Location: Fort Myers, FL Tides: Current and wind speed can be a major factor in deep water fishing. The Hogy Drop Shot Rig HD can easily be weighted for any scenario. Approach: When I refer to “deep water” in Southwest Florida, it is when I fish water deeper than 90′. I prefer to target grouper in three types...

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Pro Talk: Jigging for Grouper on the Fall Bite SW Florida Style

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Ross Gallagher to discuss jigging for grouper on the fall bite with the Hogy 5" Flounder in Florida. Here's what we found out...   Capt. Ross Gallagher Website: http://theintrepidangler.com/Instagram: @theintrepidanglerFacebook: The Intrepid Angler With the near shore migration of keeper sized Gag grouper getting underway, now is the time for small boat owners to have the opportunity to target these fish that can be out of reach during much of the summer. I’ve been fishing large style soft baits long enough for grouper that I can leave the dock with out any frozen or...

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