How-To — False Albacore

How To: Fishing Rhode Island Throughout the Season with Hogy Lure Products

Posted by Jamie Costa on

A complete guide to fishing Rhode Island waters, Chris Connelly of Narragansett takes us through a typical fishing season from early spring to mid fall. Some areas include Newport, Block Island and Narragansett bay where anglers can target species from striped bass to false albacore with common Hogy Lure products such as the heavy minnow jig, the sand eel jig and the epoxy jig lure.

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How To: Jigging and Casting for False Albacore with the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures

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Capt. Tim O'Rourke of Montauk, New York discusses his favorite False Albacore hot spots around Montauk and his go-to, guaranteed-to-work Hogy Lure of choice when jigging or casting.

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How To: New Jersey Fall Run Prep List With Shell E. Caris

Posted by Ross Gallagher on

The fall run is fast approaching the New Jersey shoreline. We sit down with Shore Catch Guide Shell E. Caris and discuss his prep list for a successful Fall Run. Mullet Run Striped Bass: The Mullet Run is still in full swing along NJ beaches and fishing is just heating up. Abundant finger mullet are pouring out coastal inlets and providing ample storage along the Island Beach State Park. Anglers are having good success imitating finger mullet using the 2oz 5.5" and 6.5" Pro Tail Paddle in Peanut Bunker, Olive, Bone, and Silver. Cruising the beach by vehicle scanning for...

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Pro Talk: Shore Albie Fishing With Shell E Caris

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The Jersey Shore fall Albie run is full swing now from Sandy Hook to Fire Island. We were able to take a few minutes to chat with famed NJ shore guide, Shell E Caris about his favorite techniques using the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lure for fall run Albies. Location: Like all tuna species, migrating Albies are always on the move in search of baitfish and optimal water temperatures. The month of October is traditionally the best month for target shore bound Albies along the Jersey Shore. Taking the time to get out and scout the beach often is crucial, Fish...

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Casting & Trolling for Atlantic Bonito

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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

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