How-To — False Albacore

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...

Hogy owner, Capt. Mike Hogan and Hogy Staff visit the famed waters of Montauk, NY to target False Albacore using the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures for some incredible surface feeding action. Guided by Capt. Dave Peros, we use several styles of retrieves to entice finicky Albies on light tackle. Check out the video for a variety of tackle and technical tips and tricks. Pro Tips On: High Speed Skipping – Slow and Low Twitch – Improving Action with Loop Knots – Fooling Picky Albies – Bay Anchovy Imitators – Selecting Leaders Lures used: Standard Issue Tackle Epoxy Jigs 5/8oz Epoxy Jig...

We join Eric Harrison for some epic Albie feeding on Cape Cod.  Albies can often be eager to strike lures, but as any Northeast angler will tell you, that’s not always the case. Watch how Eric deals with finicky Albies with a West Coast style “Air Metal” retrieve. Also note how light in leader Eric dips to in order to stay in the action.  There are some great tricks in this clip. Enjoy! Lures used: Standard Issue Tackle Epoxy Jigs 5/8oz Epoxy Jig 3/8oz Epoxy Jig

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.